Clamjamphrie

Member

• Jul 23, 2013

• #1

Hello All,

I am attempting to do a sill repair on a 93 4-Door Range Rover. I am also replacing the body mounting brackets. I have, however, hit a snag. I can't see any way of removing the bolt on the rear body mounting. Remarkably it came undone rather easily but I can see no way to extract the bolt as it hits the floor panel above it. In fact, I'm scratching my head as to how they even got it in there in the first place! I've knocked up a quick diagram to help explain.

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

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andrewblueboy

Active Member

• Jul 23, 2013

• #2

if its the same as the discovery i just cut a peace out to get access. when fitting new mount and bolt back in just weld patch over the hole

 

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naki

New Member

• Jul 23, 2013

• #3

i wondered the same thing too, when looking at mine last year.
you do wonder if they designed it like that on purpose? surely not.
yet another instance where a welder is an essential tool

 

lorri789

Well-Known Member

• Jul 23, 2013

• #4

I just drilled a hole above it. It's great for dropping in a new bolt as well. I just but a rubber bung in it, but makes sure it's well rust protected.

 

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Ratae

Well-Known Member

• Jul 23, 2013

• #5

Cut & discard the original bolt then fit the new one from underneath.

 

Clamjamphrie

Member

• Jul 26, 2013

• #6

A waggle and a whack got it out in the end - although I'm still curious as to how it went in. I'll guess I'll find out later

Thanks for all your tips I think I will put the new bolt in upsidedown even though this seems somehow wrong ;p