Front 1/4 chassis

Hi all,

Looking for the Best manufacturer/supplier for a front 1/4 chassis?

Thanks,

Dan

Never seen a front 1/4 chassis but you can get new dumb irons [ the front legs from the bumper to the front crossmember.]

I thought they did not make the front 1/4 complete due to the oil leaking over everything & keeping it protected

Agreed, but also I don't think the problem is poor quality, in the end its a few lumps of steel, the big problem is welding it on in the right place, screw that up and the chassis is scrap (or you have to grind the whole lot off). Met a guy recenlty who had a "Landy Garage" fit a new rear 1/4 chassis, noticed later that is is on wrong, very little you can do.

Thanks for the reply chaps. I thought I had seen a couple on eBay. On further inspection I think I will just get the dumb irons and then perhaps some plate to repair the patches of rust long the side of the chassis.
Thanks again

Measure twice cut once is never so true good luck

I have seen front quarter chassis for sale but a longtime ago, nobody seems to supply them now.
Edit just found one.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-SERIES-2-3-FRONT-CHASSIS-AND-CROSS-MEMBER-LONGER-LEGS/173924234936?fits=Car+Make:Land+Rover&hash=item287eb136b8:g:Z5YAAOSwgXFc975V
and another
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROV...hash=item4693a10583:m:mq2AnttAS_F5a0X23uaeiLg

GDI products in Birminham make them. There is one on ebay for £228.66

Col

Paddocks also have them cheaper https://www.paddockspares.com/front-crossmember-with-chassis-legs.html

I think if you went that route then for a mil chassis the best way would be to make up the mil type side plates and weld them on. Not perfect but it will look ok to the non-expert and the ride hight will be correct.

Apologies for my delayed response. I have hadn't a chance to even think about the land for a few weeks!
I have ordered a front 1/4 chassis from GDI products, their reviews looked pretty good. I've booked some time off in october to get it done. Unfortunately a while in the future but its the best i could do.

Thanks again

Dan_J said:

Apologies for my delayed response. I have hadn't a chance to even think about the land for a few weeks!
I have ordered a front 1/4 chassis from GDI products, their reviews looked pretty good. I've booked some time off in october to get it done. Unfortunately a while in the future but its the best i could do.

Thanks again

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Good luck and let us know how you get on. I need to get mine done and I'm wondering about whether I need some sort of bracing or jig to keep the chassis aligned when the old section is cut off.


Col

Thanks Col, will do.

I had thought the same regarding a jig or some form of bracing. For now, I'll take as many measurements as i can and try to get the chassis sitting as straight as possible to make it easier. I think i may get some small box section steel to tack on as a jig as and when i come to cutting the front off.

Thanks, Dan

A jig of some sort would be indispensable, also lots of measurements written down. Have the vehicle up on axle stands on a level stretch of floor. Before you cut the old chassis parts off, use a plumb bob to drop a line down to the floor at the front spring eye and mark the floor. Measure the distance down to the floor at that point so that you will know that you've got the ride height correct as well as the right length. Don't move the vehicle again until you have everything in place and welded up. Keep measuring and checking as you go.