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    Chassis repair series 3

    Hello,

    I have a 1984 Series 3 109 FFR, the rear crossmember needs replacing, what’s the legals on this? Does it need to be replaced by a certified specialist, or can I replace, do I need permits etc?
    Tasmania based fyi
    Many thanks in advance

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    Are you fabricating a rear crossmember or buying a replacement? I know they are available, I've seen them at KLR Automotive.
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    Fold one up, weld it in, job done. If you do a crappy job of the welds it will look just like what the factory did. Chassis repair series 3
    If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.

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    No 'legals', that tends to apply to a modern chassis where you're often not allowed to drill holes, weld or modify.

    Do a google search, plenty of tutorials especially in the UK where the salt used on the roads in Winter rots the chassis quite fast.
    Repair sections available or make your own. As Homestar mentioned, the welds don't need to be too flash but no bird poo

    Land Rover series Rear Crossmember
    – Mil-Spec Restorations


    Lower cost (& quality) repair sections available here & overseas.


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    I am in Vic - but I got my local RWC guy to weld in a new rear crossmember. That way he couldn’t fail it. Chassis repair series 3🤣
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    If you can work out transport I have a good rear crossmember I can cut off a chassis that’s in the scrap bin at work. It’s a home made job on its own but you wouldn’t know.
    If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.

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    Quote Originally Posted by p38arover View Post
    Are you fabricating a rear crossmember or buying a replacement? I know they are available, I've seen them at KLR Automotive.
    Thanks Ron,
    I already have a replacement, just wanted to check about the legalities before ploughing ahead
    many thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Homestar View Post
    If you can work out transport I have a good rear crossmember I can cut off a chassis that’s in the scrap bin at work. It’s a home made job on its own but you wouldn’t know.
    Thanks Gav,
    I’ve already got a replacement, just had that 2am moment about legalities.
    Thanks for the offer of the crossmember, very kind of you.
    Many thanks, Tim

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    Quote Originally Posted by gromit View Post
    No 'legals', that tends to apply to a modern chassis where you're often not allowed to drill holes, weld or modify.

    Do a google search, plenty of tutorials especially in the UK where the salt used on the roads in Winter rots the chassis quite fast.
    Repair sections available or make your own. As Homestar mentioned, the welds don't need to be too flash but no bird poo

    Land Rover series Rear Crossmember
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    Colin
    awesome, thanks Colin

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