Fuel Tank Cradle - New Unit, or Reworked Unit

I've been thinking, for those who need cradles sooner rather than later, that I could rework people's existing cradles on an exchange basis using a holding deposit which is refunded (it would work out about half the cost of a whole new unit).

As long as your tubing and other framework is in good condition, I could just fit new, thicker, plates and take your existing cradle on an exchange basis.

If I can get enough interest in doing it this way from people (along with a commitment from whoever buys that they'll get their existing cradle back to me within a few working days otherwise their deposit would be lost) then I can just get a batch of the plates lasered and bent up, then get the whole units shot blasted, zinc primered and powdercoated with the new plates fitted.

The cradle i've got sat at mine currently has pretty good tubing, but the remains of the paint is holding the metal plates together. Its a darn sight easier for me to rework them, and quicker too as long as I can get a steady stream of cradles sent in.

Opinions and thoughts below...

It sounds like a great idea, and I think you're going to be busy!

Are they the same for all models? Mine is a 5 door V6.

Yeah they're all identical, and made from the same material they make tratters from so they rust good n proper

time you have added p8p both ways and waited for it wont be much cheaper than going to the dealer

Delivery is about a tenner, and a new part from LR is about £300. Planning on having one in stock ready to send out on order

how much is the craddle

New LR one is over £300 when you include the VAT. Need to work out the cost of the plates to be lasered etc, blast, zinc primer and paint isnt that expensive, would expect the finished price to be half the cost of the new ones.

Will be looking at making separate fuel tank guards too, bit like the Camel ones, to offer a bit more protection to the cradle