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    Rear crossmember a bit bent

    Hi All
    I’ve started a partial dismantling on my 1977 Series 388” ... not a complete rebuild, more of a general tidy up and get it running and roadworthy type of project (tempted to do more but think that’ll come later). I’m happy with scars and a bit of patina.
    Anyway, I’ve removed the tub to expose some damage to the ends of the rear crossmember. Nothing too drastic, seems like more of a reversing mishap than a big bang. Spring hangers look good and straight. The tub bracket on the top trailing edge is still fairly aligned.
    The extreme outside might be an inch out of alignment with abit of a twist and crease/buckle on the top surface.
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    The buckle is more prominent on the leading edge (in the pic) and its hidden under the tub of course.

    I feel I could bend it a bit straighter with some clamps and a lever if needed.
    Otherwise it would be a cut and reweld at a guess (something I couldn't do).Certainly don’t think it’s full crossmember issue as the centre part seems sound and as my Uncle says “Just remember, it’s a Land Rover ...”
    Sorry for the long lead in ... would this have any impact in a roadworthy? Or just cosmetic? Do they look for this type of issue?
    Only stuff on rear crossmember damage on the internet relates to complete replacement.
    I'm sure others have similarly bent bits but I cant seem to find what they've done about it.
    Any advice appreciated.
    Ta
    Richard
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    Not sure up there but I doubt it would make any difference to a roadworthy here in Vic. It isn’t a difficult fix - I cut the old back outriggers off mine and bent up a couple of new ones and welded them on - if you’re worried about it, any fab shop could do this quite cheaply. 👍
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    Thanks Homestar
    That’s good.
    I’m not worried about the look ... scars add character right? :-)
    And it’s hidden under the tub so that’s a positive. Can’t see it would be structural as it’s only a tub bracket that far out.
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    I managed to straighten mine, with crowbar, clamp and blocks of wood.

    whitehillbilly

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    Hi WHB65
    Reckon I might try something similar ... don’t think one more cycle would overwork it!? Even if I can just get the lump off the top.
    RJ

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    My vehicle was assembled rather than stripped down.

    A 'come-along' a tree stump and a few hammer blows straightened it out.
    FFR Refurb


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    Come-Along.
    Havnt seen, used one of those for year, Gromit.
    still buy them ?

    whitehillbilly

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    As above, not a roadworthy issue.

    Since you have the tub off, you may be able to use a hi-lift jack to the base of the next outrigger - with a block of wood each end to protect both the crossmember and the outrigger.
    John

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    Quote Originally Posted by whitehillbilly64 View Post
    Come-Along.
    Havnt seen, used one of those for year, Gromit.
    still buy them ?

    whitehillbilly
    Every cheap Chinese tool supplier has them, often as low as $30.

    Here we go $35 with free delivery.....
    4 Ton Hand Winch Puller 3 Hooks 4x4 4WD Car Trailer Truck Come along Hoist Lift | eBay

    I have a Tirfor and a Brano copy but the come-along did the job OK.


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    I repaired a similar bend on the 110 by chaining it to a tree, applied a bit of tension and then hammered the creases out. Had to retension a couple of times.
    Also, if possible, applying some heat to the creases would help.
    Roger


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