2003 plate terrano Lwb with twisted chasis

[Banshee]

Yes the torsion bar is what they said they had cut down and welded up for whatever reason replacing that isn't particularly my main concern it's more the mounting point on the chassis that is of concern to me as to weather it is fixable

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Torsion bars should be replaced in pairs and should not be 2nd hand ones from another truck, I'm sure someone on here at some point used a set from a scrap vehicle and one snapped in the middle

Get new ones :thumb2

Also what the hell is round the CV boot :nenau

 

[samki]

OK any idea where to get new ones from had a quick look on Euro car parts and they don't list them are they a Nissan only part ?

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[elty001]

Yes the torsion bar is what they said they had cut down and welded up for whatever reason replacing that isn't particularly my main concern it's more the mounting point on the chassis that is of concern to me as to weather it is fixable

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Replacing that would be a major concern as it's basically your front spring. It's high tensile steel and trust me if one of these snaps while driving the front of the truck drops like a ton of bricks..I had an adjuster bolt snap on mine a couple of years ago, luckily I was just pulling out of works carpark but it went with a bang and left it unmovable.

 

[samki]

Yes I understand it needs doing and would be done I meant I no that it is fixable/able to be replaced it's just the chassis connection that am unsure on weather is able to be fix

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[emjaybee]

Just my two-pence worth, but I honestly think that this kind of bodged repair has left this vehicle in a dangerous condition. I personally wouldn't travel in it and I wouldn't put anyone I cared about in it.

I know a lot of talented people on here may be able to bring it back from the brink, but I think you need to think long and hard about the consequences.

 

[samki]

Yes the vehicle is off the road and has been for about a 2 years since the bodge was found I am just trying to find out if it is salvageable and just a scrapper

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[Banshee]

I personally wouldn't like to fix that

Just structurally something you want to be sound, I've seen a video online of a dashcam that caught a 4x4 torsion bar snap in saudi and the car hit the wall and smashed over the bridge into another road below

 

[jims-terrano]

Only my opinion but from the condition that I've seen I think you maye be better breaking it for parts then selling the remainder for scrap. With the money made I reckon you could by a good Terrano instead.

Sorry don't want to cause upset.

 

[Banshee]

If he does break I'm after some bits :thumbs

 

[samki]

OK thanks for the advice at the end of the day I want the truck to be 100% safe if it was to go back on the road and if couldn't be made then breaking it to get another would be the next option was considering getting it to a good local garage and asking what there opinion would be.

Out of interest do these break well (is there a good demand for parts) I have broken a few cars in the past and found it difficult to shift parts due to not enough demand and to many people doing it. What sort of money could I expect for breaking it ?

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[Banshee]

OK thanks for the advice at the end of the day I want the truck to be 100% safe if it was to go back on the road and if couldn't be made then breaking it to get another would be the next option was considering getting it to a good local garage and asking what there opinion would be.

Out of interest do these break well (is there a good demand for parts) I have broken a few cars in the past and found it difficult to shift parts due to not enough demand and to many people doing it. What sort of money could I expect for breaking it ?

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Wait and see!!!!

I'll give you a list now :lol :thumbs

 

[jims-terrano]

Well if ya do break I might be interested in wings, seats and may be more if prices are right.

That said Id rather a truck stay on the road if it can be made safe.

 

[rustic]

If you do break it, then you need an area to strip it down, but where the scrap man can take what's left. You don't want your front garden looking like Onslow's in "Keeping up appearances" .
Or you can cover it, set a target, and flog as much as you can.
The engine and gearbox need to come out, I'm sure someone on here will buy that. For pricing, look at ebay as the upper guide, but if you want a quick sale, then make the prices look a bargain to our members lol...
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[Thomas61]

There is a lot of chassis information in the service manual, however as you are not yet a member, that will not be available to you.
If you are aiming to keep the vehicle, then I suggest you pay your £10 as many recent newly paid members might confirm, as other information is available to you, in order to keep these normally great trucks on tbe road, for as long as possible, and at the lowest cost of repair:thumb2

A way forward, might be a cut and shut for that part of the chassis, normally that part of the chassis is usually sound. There are plenty of scrappers on this forum that have become donors, but you will need someone who can weld to the correct standard.


Best regards,
Rustic

Agreed on the £10, not been here long but as a resource it is invaluable and the jokes aren't bad either plus it seems from reading further down the thread you can't really loose. If you keep the truck you will save that £10 over and over or if you break it you will make more than enough money from these good people to justify the £10

Good luck whatever your decision

 

[briggie]

I have been unfortunate enough to have had a crash in my mistral ( imported terrano ) the guy hit the back of me at over 40mph while I was stationary , his car was wrote off ( pug 308 ) but mine ended up with a twisted chassis ..... some may remember the insurance companies attempt to repair it , anyway , after a proper inspection it was wrote off .... no way on this planet would I put my loved ones in a car with a twisted chassis ...... incidently the terrano chassis is a ladder chassis ...... your choice of course , but personally id just use it for spares .... sorry for the long post .

welcome and kind regards

pete :thumb2

 

[samki]

Yes I have an area to strip it down and can store parts once removed if that is the case (used to do a bit of car breaking in the past but got fed up of time wasters) thanks for all the advice really appreciated

I am going to get the truck checked over by a specialist and see there verdict and go from there

How do I go about becoming a member of the forum as everyone is saying to get the extra information is this something I need to do via the computer if so will do it tomorrow night after work

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[jims-terrano]

When you look at the forum on a pc or even a tablet (i can see on my ipad browser). Look at this thread and you'll see your username at the side of your post, you'll see a red and black logo. Click on there and follow the instructions. Not sure if this will be displayed if you access via tapatalk app.

You are doing the right thing getting professional advice, good luck.

 

[solarman216]

Be aware that the value of a scrap motor today is £25 if you are lucky, the price of scrap has plummeted due to the cheap import of steel from China that has almost killed off our steel industry, in the not to distant future you may even have to pay to have your scrap steel taken away, Rick

 

[briggie]

Yes I have an area to strip it down and can store parts once removed if that is the case (used to do a bit of car breaking in the past but got fed up of time wasters) thanks for all the advice really appreciated

I am going to get the truck checked over by a specialist and see there verdict and go from there

How do I go about becoming a member of the forum as everyone is saying to get the extra information is this something I need to do via the computer if so will do it tomorrow night after work

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you need to join up and pay your £10 :thumb2

 

[arcascomp]

...and if you're looking for a safe one, mine's still available!