Thread: Is this normal? Crossmember under gearbox

I don't know if it's normal but it looks just like mine, only cleaner

Yes it is "normal".
DEFENDER2.NET - View topic - chassis cross member under the gear box

Thanks Guys,
That' a relief, however the threaded lug on the gearbox perfectly aligned with the hole in the crossmember bracket deceivingly looks like it should serve some purpose.
Cheers
Adrian

It's a carry over from military vehicles,series models had a horizontal shaft that was bushed at each end from the cross member to the gearbox,the 110 models had it like that.I have no idea what it does nor have I been able to get a definitive answer as to it doing what it actually did,what ever that was. Pat

Series Landrovers had an optional restraint bar between the crossmember and the gearbox to ensure the fan did not hit the radiator in minor accidents or if an engine mount fails, especially when fitted with a military fan. It seems this may be provision for a fitting to achieve the same effect.

John

I wonder if the cross member is for when you remove the transfer case the gearbox can rest on the cross member? If that is the case it sure would be handy.
Mine is the same MY13.
I can't 100% recall if the Army 110's have the same cross member supporting the 4 speed box?

IVe used it to support the box assmbly while changing the tcase mounts.

undo mounts,
jack up tcase block the spacce with wood
remove jack plenty of aces to the bolts on the mnts

No it is not normal - it is way too clean, and I cannot see any leaks!