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[cabit]

Hi Guy's,
I'm new to the forum love the terrano but not the rust,went to change the rear coil springs today as i removed the n/ side spring with the upper rubber cup the round seat where the spring sits at the top has a large hole in it,i don't think a plate would be strong enough any advice would be helpful,thanks in advance

 

[stinka]

Pics would help mate

It has a hole in it anyway lol

 

[solarman216]

Yep pics would help, I may have just what you need, how far are you from Bexhill? Rick

 

[cabit]

I'm at East Grinstead

 

[solarman216]

only 3/4 hour away, I have a scrap chassis if it is feasible to cut out the bit you need, I will try and look tomorrow but I have a busy day, Rick

 

[wildbri]

good morning Cabit, yes I have been there and will put on a link so that you can see some photos of my solution. Before you click on the link, take a deep breath as you may be shocked by what you see. regards bri.......


http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6607&highlight=rear+suspension+rust

 

[wildbri]

PS the terrano is still running well ( on rape seed oil ) still towing my caravan and when it passes its next MOT in November I will attempt to repair the bubbley front wings. bri

 

[rustic]

only 3/4 hour away, I have a scrap chassis if it is feasible to cut out the bit you need, I will try and look tomorrow but I have a busy day, Rick

I think we all wished we only lived 3/4 mile from Rick.

Rick is certainly the best man to advise on this one.
Try posting a pic of the rotten part.
Best regards, Rustic

 

[stinka]

good morning Cabit, yes I have been there and will put on a link so that you can see some photos of my solution. Before you click on the link, take a deep breath as you may be shocked by what you see. regards bri.......


http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6607&highlight=rear+suspension+rust

Jesus wept

Thats a class bit of surgery !! did u do it urself ?

 

[briggie]

I think we all wished we only lived 3/4 mile from Rick.

Rick is certainly the best man to advise on this one.
Try posting a pic of the rotten part.
Best regards, Rustic

i happily drive from west yorkshire down to rick and swifty , a journey of around 6 hours :thumb2:bow:bow

 

[cabit]

Hi Guy's
thanks for the replies,Rick i may need both sides do you know of someone who can do the welding i can build it back up to travel,i will try and take some photos tomorrow night,for such a great little 4x4 why does it go so rotten? have you seen on you tube the terrano towing the six wheeler up an hill in the snow

 

[solarman216]

PS the terrano is still running well ( on rape seed oil ) still towing my caravan and when it passes its next MOT in November I will attempt to repair the bubbley front wings. bri

that was some good work your lads did to save your T2 well done, just shows what can be achieved, Rick

 

[solarman216]

cabit, not long been home so will look tomorrow, Rick

 

[cabit]

Thanks

 

[cabit]

Hi,
I've tried to upload the photos but the message is coming up that it's failed i'll try again later

 

[briggie]

use photobucket , then just post the img code in reply box :thumb2

 

[cabit]

where is the reply box?

 

[briggie]

where is the reply box?

youve just posted in it lol

 

[solarman216]

had a look today and the top spring brackets while rusty are sound, think probably the best method of removal is cut the chassis each side as was done it the clip in one of your posts, but welding back? I have a welder an can weld but do no have the facilities needed for such a big transplant job (hoist and relevant body/chassis supports0 also once cut out my chassis become immoveable, I do not mind that too much as I have the space and will probably cut it up for scrap anyway, but at the moment do not have the time, if they are still available new ones from the dealers may be an option, Rick

 

[cncfabs]

Ive got bare chassis here will check condition if youre interseted