frame replacement
Rock Crawling
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Roanoke, VA
I was just reading an article (UK mag) on this, they were comparing the new aftermarket frames for dII's, there are two types. one made of a boxes rail like other LR's and the Disco type made by two half welded together on the top and bottom like the stock frame is.
There consistences was even galvanized the two half welded down the middle was still going to be a problem.
There consistences was even galvanized the two half welded down the middle was still going to be a problem.
Three Wheeling
Joined: May 2013
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From: Eastern PA
Anyone tried the Rear 1/4 Chassis Repair piece - saw it on devon4x4.com. This would definitely be a lot cheaper/faster if it's just the rear that's rusted out. Remove the gas tank and a few other things, cut out the old piece and weld in the new (by a certified welder as this is structural).
Baja
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Boston Strong
dustylbottoms,
I dont know if i can find a link, but maybe i can probably photocopy it and post it.
I still believe in paper and ink, especially were i do most of my heavy reading.
the other thing i notice strange was they let them use copper for brakelines on these frames in the UK,
so they would also have to be changed to steel or stainless
I dont know if i can find a link, but maybe i can probably photocopy it and post it.
I still believe in paper and ink, especially were i do most of my heavy reading.
the other thing i notice strange was they let them use copper for brakelines on these frames in the UK,
so they would also have to be changed to steel or stainless
Last edited by drowssap; Jun 16, 2015 at 11:20 AM.
Baja
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Georgia, USA
Plain copper is a major no-no and I'd be extremely surprised if they allowed it in the UK.
Rock Crawling
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Roanoke, VA
How soon?
TReK
Joined: Aug 2011
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Far North Rovers of Anchorage Alaska said this: "The labor guide shows 27 hours. 27 hours= $3375.00. In actuality, it could take a week. Never know about broken bolts and such. I have probably 4 DII frames, they are all 99-2001's. I don't know what difference there is in the 03-04 frame. it does have a different part number though. $1000.00 sounds fair for the frame".
If I can get a reasonable price on galvanizing the donor frame before the swap then i will do that, but if its to much then I will just clean up the frame completely, sand it down and add new rust resistant paint and finally waxoyl then plan on waxing the frame once per year thereafter.
If I can get a reasonable price on galvanizing the donor frame before the swap then i will do that, but if its to much then I will just clean up the frame completely, sand it down and add new rust resistant paint and finally waxoyl then plan on waxing the frame once per year thereafter.