Disco 2 X-chassis front beam

foss · Jan 31, 2010

a couple of us have noticed we have a bracing beam/gearbox protector running across the chassis rails-pretty much 2" box section. Its located under the front prop.

We're running +40mm suspension & on articulation, the prop is dropping down onto this bar & catching it, so not allowing full articulation. Obviously with this removed, the front axle would hang off the radius arms & the shocks...

Has anyone ever removed the bar or know of its original intention?

Urban Panzer · Jan 31, 2010

Common problem if you lift 2" and fit extended shocks, the "best" solution is to simply add a spacer under the cross member each side to lower it a bit and fit longer bolts. Ali block would be ideal stuf to make it with and the spacer thickness obviously depends on you shock extension / travel , but thats the best way. Removing it "imo" is not a good idea as its there to provide rigidity to the chassis, its only bolted in because if it was welded in (ideal solution) you would never get the engine / gearbox in or out.

foss · Jan 31, 2010

cheers UP-spacers it is then

Urban Panzer · Jan 31, 2010

No probs, you could even do it with large thick washers. I think a full size plate would be best and it "seems" 10mm is the max normally needed.

Heres a piccy anyway

foss · Jan 31, 2010

thats next saturday sorted then!

foss · Feb 6, 2010

Update-fitted my spacers today.
8 x M8 bolts 30mm long 1.25 pitch
8x M8 washers 2mm thick
8 x M8 exhaust bolt spacer tubes, 10mm deep

You can see the scuffs on the prop where its been catching the cross member

NB-support cross member with a jack-or itll hit you on the head :doh:

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