Disco 2 1/2 chassis replacement.

Hi.
Fairly new to the forum, however have owned my 2004 Disco 2 for 7 years with no major issues. Now got a big issue with the rear chassis failing its MOT. Needs a big weld and considering a replacement 1/2 chassis. Any recommendations for companies who can do a good supply and fit deal. I am in Scotland but happy to travel.
Thanks in advance
Davie.

@Daviehilltown Nice to meet you, sorry to hear about the rust. It's hard to tell without pictures but it might be you can get someone to weld in these chassis plates or leg for you? Any mobile welder near you might fit them for you?

The below might do the trick and get you out of an expensive repair.

Ebay - Rear chassis plates

Ebay - Rear Chassis Leg

Thanks,

Ben

Most reputable garages would preper to do a full chassis swap - for probably not much difference in price

I have no experience of their parts but sure someone must have. They will also fit the parts.

My rear arb crossmember is terrible, not on many part chassis.

Since a very huge loan finishes soon, going to properly get mine fixed.

I got my half-chassis about 4 1/2 years ago! But cant find the recipe for it yet!!

Cost was about £750 (at that time!). Took a couple of weekends to fix on.

Have a look around??
But! As above! Post some pics? Lots on LZ will let you know if ok to weld of replace!!

Kev

bendisco said:

@Daviehilltown Nice to meet you, sorry to hear about the rust. It's hard to tell without pictures but it might be you can get someone to weld in these chassis plates or leg for you? Any mobile welder near you might fit them for you?

The below might do the trick and get you out of an expensive repair.

Ebay - Rear chassis plates

Ebay - Rear Chassis Leg

Thanks,

Ben

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I should have added some pictures. Schoolboy error..

That's been rotten for a long time, when was the last time it was on the road?

Never been off the road. I was under it couple of months ago replacing the watts linkage and never saw it. Not sure how much surface rust was maybe knocked off by the tester to reveal it, but it was a bit of a shock when I saw it.

Daviehilltown said:

Never been off the road. I was under it couple of months ago replacing the watts linkage and never saw it. Not sure how much surface rust was maybe knocked off by the tester to reveal it, but it was a bit of a shock when I saw it.

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Yeah, it's pretty bad. Carefully inspect the rest of it, might not be worth putting a half chassis on it.

You will need a serious look at you chassis to see if a 1/2 chassis is long enough and confirm its solid and will take a weld at the cut/joining point

Daviehilltown said:

I should have added some pictures. Schoolboy error..

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That would give me some severe palpitations

Kev

frostythor said:

You will need a serious look at you chassis to see if a 1/2 chassis is long enough and confirm its solid and will take a weld at the cut/joining point

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Yes the plan is to have a good look at the rest of the chassis and bulkhead to see if it's worth it. Was initially just looking for reccomendations for anyone who has done the 1/2 chassis and recommendations.
Don't think I would spend the money on a full chassis replacement.

Badger688 said:

That would give me some severe palpitations

Kev

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It did.

do you have any other photo's, , is the other side of the hole in good condition, and whats the rest of the chassis like going to the rear as that where they normaly go, as I mwondeering can you take off the bady mount the using 3 mm plate weld in a repair section, or two

frostythor said:

do you have aby other photo's, , is the other side of the hole in good condition, and whats the rest of the chassis like going to the rear as that where they normaly go, as I mwondeering can you take off the bady mount the using 3 mm plate weld in a repair section, or two

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Hopefully more pics to follow

Kev

Daviehilltown said:

Never been off the road. I was under it couple of months ago replacing the watts linkage and never saw it. Not sure how much surface rust was maybe knocked off by the tester to reveal it, but it was a bit of a shock when I saw it.

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Can't believe that passed an MOT last year or even prolly the one before!!
Is the other side the same and what about the bits you can't see and would have to take the tank out to fix?

jumping in here - looking to replace my rear 1/4 chassis as the rails look in a terrible state.

Not sure of the best supplier - also seen these guys : https://www.replacementchassisparts.co.uk/discovery-2

Would anyone recommend them or any other supplier?

I replaced the back end of mine a few years ago now the post does not seam to be avalable here now, any way here is a copy of the post for you to read, or follow this link

Badger688 said:

Hopefully more pics to follow

Kev

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Not had the chance to take any other pictures yet. Other side of that leg seems ok. Got a welder looking at it next week to see what he can do .
Rest of the chassis looks OK. It's only had 2 or 3 small welds over the period I have had it.