Cna anyone recommend a combined supplier and fitter of a galvanised chassis for my 90? Thanks.

search. loads of info on here

Jamesyboy said:

Cna anyone recommend a combined supplier and fitter of a galvanised chassis for my 90? Thanks.

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surely you must have researched this and looked on ere b4 asking the qs?

Actually yes I did. There is lots about who to buy a chassis from but not alot about a company who will supply the chassis and fit the thing and do anything else needed. I've looked alot on the net and there are a few - but a couple of pics and some story about 50 years in business isn't as good as the word of a few genuine enthusiasts. There is one thread where there is talk of various fitters but not any info on someone who has actually got the whole parts and service job.

I'm just hoping to hear from someone who may have recently had the benefit of a full replacement service and give me some pointers and here is why. I don't live on the mainland UK and would have to send my vehicle over there from Northern Ireland. This province is otherwise known as 'Treasure Island' to various suppliers and service companies because they know that a narrow strip of sea means you can add a zero on to the end of the price due to a lack of market choice. If I had the M6 on my back doorstep I would be able to drive around and check places out. As it is, I have to send or take my 90 over to England to get decent or good value work done - there's a fantastic choice of dealers and services there. We have a couple of dealerships and a couple of reputable independents here... and a couple of hundred cowboys in overalls. Either way, far too many zeros on the end.

This is a good forum with some really helpful users. Alternatively, there is a local Land Rover forum here connected to another website that actually resembles the galley of Blackbeard's best ship.

give pete at moonraker 4x4 a call hes a top fella and i can say his work is brilliant hes done loads for me..
Moonraker 4x4 - off road vehicle conversions for racing etc

I used Richards Chassis, together with Paul who works in the unit next door to Richards. Although they are seperate companies, because they are next door to each other they work together as if they are the same company.

I bought my galv chassis from Richards, and got Paul to fit it along with a galv bulkhead that I supplied.

I can highly recommend them.

Guys - thank you for the recommendations. I will get in touch with them.

I'm booked in with Paul at Richards in January. Moonraker look good, but Doncaster is a lot closer when you are driving down from Scotland after a ferry journey from Ulster!

Good choice

Worth having a think about whether you want any other parts replacing at the same time. Whilst Paul was rebuilding my Defender, he was happy for me to supply him with any new parts to put back on instead the old worn parts.

I supplied him with new suspension (springs, dampers and galv turrets) and props, to fit.

Yes, I went for the galvo turrets and some extra chassis bits. I will probably go for a new/recon rear axle as I have the old drum brake Defender version. It's worth doing now and having the comfort of never having to worry later!

Worth considering a new wiper motor as they can be tricky to get to with dash fixed. Id recommend a genuine one, but they arent cheap.