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hi.
im new to the site so thank you for your patience.im glad i found it to be honest.does anyone know how difficult or easy it is to repair the cross tube on the back suspension of my fourtrak? it looks like it has burst away from the chassis!has anyone had the same problem and if so was it easily repaired? the vehicle is too good to scrap!any advice much appreciated.
thank you
mark
Hi and Welcome
Hi
The chassis cross tube can be replaced/repaired.You will need to find a competent fabricator. The item is not available off the shelf.
Suggest you use the "Search" box, lots of post's regarding this problem, Use the term "Chassis cross tube" or similar as others have had this problem
Link to one post for example.
http://www.daihatsu-drivers.co.uk/node/10437
Edward (ews) '92 Fourtrak 2.8 TDX
hi edward thanks for replying
hi edward
thanks for replying mate. much appreciated.ill try and source a fabrication shop locally and ask the question first. just dont want to get ripped off thats all. do you know of anywhere in scotland that could help?
mark
chassis cross member
Hi,my 94 trak had the same problem,i sourced a made to measure part from paul atkinson at aa automotive,his details can be found on this site,as couldnt get a decent part made in the north glasgow area,then my local welder fitted it.car runs great again with no squidgy bak end.hope this helps
All you require is a tube and
All you require is a tube and a tube bender to make a new item, any metal or tube fabricater should be able to bend a new one from new metal.
Cut the old one out and replace with the new tube, it will require welding at each end.
Alternatively a metal box section one can be fabricated without the need for a tube bender.