Chassis hardware

[DEF110]

I am getting ready to do a chassis change. Dose anyone know a supplier of hardware (nuts, bolt, washers)? I would like to buy it all from one source as a kit. Is there someone that has a full hardware kit for a defender 110 chassis change?

[Litch]

That could be an easy but quite expensive way to do it.

I did mine almost exclusively in stainless steel. I checked the size of things in advance and then bought in bulk from my local fixings wholesaller and got a very good discount (forget shops, DIY stores or Screwfix, this is the trade place). That way I had lots of spares which have served my very well over the past few years. Generally they tend to be 6MM & 8MM with a few variations here and there and of course bolt/screw type (hex head, phillips etc). Suspension, steering fixings and the like need to be zinc plated high tensile and kits for thes are available from any aftermarket supplier.

If using SS one tip is not to buy all the bolts/screws in the correct lengths, buy lots in a just a couple of lengths (long & longer) and then cut them down as necessary. That increases your buying power (i.e. bigger quantity means  bigger discount) and you will always have on the correct length to hand (after a little sawing that is).
If using ZP then you don't want to do this as the ends will rust which is not good!

[Bush Tucker Man]

Stigs Stainless


There's actually a company called 'Land Rover Fastenings' (or some thing like that),  it only does LR nuts & bolts etc...
Sadly, I can't find any details at the moment

[DEF110]

Litch
What was the lengths of the bolts you got 30mm, 50mm, or longer? Do you remember the quantity of each you bought?
I have the doors and bonnet ss hardware already. If  you can remember the amount you bought that would help

[Litch]

PM sent.  :D

[DEF110]

thanks Very helpfull.

[Mace]

DEF110

I've a load of SS spare, m6, m8 & m10, hex head, pozi-pan head and loads of captive nuts for the front door pillars. I've also got an application list somewhere of what fits where (on a 90). Do either interest you ?

[DEF110]

Mace
yes i am interested. send me an e-mail with what you have plus the list and what you want for it.
thanks Vern

[Edge]

DEF110, are you going to treat us with step by step photos of the chassis replacement? :D ?
I need a new chassis, but am a little daunted by the job :shock: .

[DEF110]

DEF110, are you going to treat us with step by step photos of the chassis replacement? :D ?
I need a new chassis, but am a little daunted by the job :shock: .

Yes I plan on taking a lot of pictures I just bought a 1 gig SD card for my camera to hold all the pictures.
I have ordered the chassis from Richards Chassis and it should be done in the next few weeks. I found a 300TDI at Sudbury with all the ancillaries to change the V8 to a 300tdi.
I know everyone wants a V8 but the 200 miles per tank of petrol means a lot of stops at the petrol station and I want to take to trip in the defender to mainland Europe and the petrol bill would be outrageous.
Also I just bought a 300tdi Discovery with auto box to use the auto in the defender as I like the auto with the V8 and do not want to go back to the manual box. I will be getting the center console from Ashcroft
So this is turning out to be a full rebuild not just a chassis change. More specs to follow with pictures.

[Edge]

Yeah, my 300tdi is good on fuel, and apparently if the need should arise you can fill 30% veg oil added to the diesel....But i wouldnt try it until i find out the legal implications (tax).
Plus the 300tdi is a lot more resistant to water/river crossings etc.
Looking forward to the photos Def110, i'll be picking your brains for advice when the time arises for my chassis exchange :D