Dnk Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I found some corrosion on the front cross member so decided to replace it, i also found some weeping pipework (p/s pipes, autobox pipes etc) so im replacing that lot at the same time. Old cross member is off and the new one is in, all done in under 4 hrs which includes removing the headlights, front bumper, airbox, battery, intercooler + pipework, ac rad + pipes, p/s cooler + pipes, water rad, gearbox cooler + pipes, front wheels & arch liners. I shall post a few pics later of a good mornings work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Great thread title Dnk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I found some corrosion on the front cross member so decided to replace it, i also found some weeping pipework (p/s pipes, autobox pipes etc) so im replacing that lot at the same time. Old cross member is off and the new one is in, all done in under 4 hrs which includes removing the headlights, front bumper, airbox, battery, intercooler + pipework, ac rad + pipes, p/s cooler + pipes, water rad, gearbox cooler + pipes, front wheels & arch liners. I shall post a few pics later of a good mornings work Let m know when you want to earn some cash on the side in the near future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Let m know when you want to earn some cash on the side in the near future The title says cross member not cross dresser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 The title says cross member not cross dresser Sorry,that's just what i heard through the grapevine Do you fix cars on the side then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 I used to but my business partner passed away a while ago and i had to close the workshop, this job is being done at the race car team i used to work for a few years ago. I could ask them if they'd be interested, usually they are too busy with race car prep etc but they had a bit of time free so we attacked my car while they were quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Sounds like a good morning's work. So I take it the front of the car didn't just collapse inwards then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 I take it the front of the car didn't just collapse inwards then? Nope, its not going anywhere when you cut out the old one, i took a few measurements across the chassis legs and all is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I used to but my business partner passed away a while ago and i had to close the workshop, this job is being done at the race car team i used to work for a few years ago. I could ask them if they'd be interested, usually they are too busy with race car prep etc but they had a bit of time free so we attacked my car while they were quiet. So you had help then,i just thought you was a fast worker and Josh landrover discoverys collapse inwards,not a supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 I was helping my mates as its their workshop, if you have a 2 post ramp and get on with it then taking all the parts off is quite easy and doesn't take long The cross member is spot welded in place with approx 13 spot welds each side so with a new spotweld removing tool thats out in under an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 IThe cross member is spot welded in place with approx 13 spot welds . Are we talking about the front steel cross member that the lower control arms attach to? Did you paint the new one before you fitted it? I removed the cross member last sunday, I've media blasted it . I'm painting this, the control arms, shocks and calipers with 2k epoxy primer followed by some 2k industrial enamel. The smaller parts I've already powder coated with a diy kit that I bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) This is the cross member before and after it was removed, no suspension parts fit to it. It sits under the water rad and ac rad. It comes in primer from Toyota but we scotch brighted it and then sprayed with stone chip. Edited October 18, 2011 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I replaced mine when I had my accident. it was pretty rusty. As the front of the car was stripped down anyway I might as well have. New one wasn't too pricey ether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Told you the legs wouldnt spring apart once removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Told you the legs wouldnt spring apart once removed Thank you Doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dnk Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) Told you the legs wouldnt spring apart once removed Just wanted to play safe Thank you Doctor. Indeed All went very well today and we're just waiting on some new hoses and a new fan shroud then we can pop the rad back in and finish her off Also fitted new rear discs, pads and handbrake shoes. Some pics from the day Edited October 20, 2011 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Great work there Dunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Great work there Dunk Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Much better. Wise choice on the stone chip protection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 All done and back on the rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 All done and back on the rd Good to hear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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