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Chassis Damage Repair - Jamie - 10-04-2023
Looking at the rear spring mount for my Ruby, I found the damage shown in the photograph. I can replace the spring U bolt, assuming that I can get one, but does anyone have any suggestions for repairing the chassis? I envisage folding a U section and welding it over the chassis, but I would be interested in other ideas.
Jamie.
RE: Chassis Damage Repair - squeak - 10-04-2023
A good clean may show up more cracks further along. The missing piece is not much of a worry but an easy fix. We'd be interested in seeing a picture after the clean.
RE: Chassis Damage Repair - AustinWood - 10-04-2023
Ian Dunford had the spring U bolts, I assume Tanya now has them. Ruairidh Dunford will know.
RE: Chassis Damage Repair - Jamie - 10-04-2023
Thank you for the replies. I shall contact Tanya for replacement U bolts.
It will be a while before I can give the area a thorough clean, but a quick scrub with a wire brush did not reveal any immediate problems.
Looking at the edges of the missing section of the chassis, it appears to have been cut. The edges are straight, with no signs of bending or distress.
Regards,
Jamie
RE: Chassis Damage Repair - Ruairidh Dunford - 10-04-2023
Ian is still selling the remainder of his U bolts, he finds lifting the springs too much for him these days, so U bolts are all he sells now.
You can get him on iandunford@blueyonder.co.uk