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bob hughes
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Well all the external panels are of the back end of my BJ7, I have taken a few measurements inside the boot before I start removing the box boots and the rear chassis extension arms etc. I have checked some dimensions against those shown in the good book and low and behold I have a 10mm discrepancy in the clear dimensions between the chassis extension arms. Now, do I stick with the clear dimensions that I have or do I alter it to that shown in the good book. My tendency is to repeat what is there already, and to do one side at a time so that I can reference the position against the one on the opposite side. Although the chassis extension arms are shot, they are still straight along the top surface and look to be the originals, the back rail and the two drop down U channels, to which the chassis extension arms are welded to, also look original and appear to be in reasonable condition, except that the U channels are shot where they meet the floor panel. Hence my feeling to stick with the existing dims.
Having removed the rear shroud, I intended to replace the drain channel with a new one that I had purchased some years ago, but having shown the new channel to the shroud, it is way out on the bends and needs to be 'sprung open' as it were but the construction is so strong, some major surgery is required. Have any of you BJ7 and BJ8 owners come across this and what was your method of overcoming it.
Bob
Well all the external panels are of the back end of my BJ7, I have taken a few measurements inside the boot before I start removing the box boots and the rear chassis extension arms etc. I have checked some dimensions against those shown in the good book and low and behold I have a 10mm discrepancy in the clear dimensions between the chassis extension arms. Now, do I stick with the clear dimensions that I have or do I alter it to that shown in the good book. My tendency is to repeat what is there already, and to do one side at a time so that I can reference the position against the one on the opposite side. Although the chassis extension arms are shot, they are still straight along the top surface and look to be the originals, the back rail and the two drop down U channels, to which the chassis extension arms are welded to, also look original and appear to be in reasonable condition, except that the U channels are shot where they meet the floor panel. Hence my feeling to stick with the existing dims.
Having removed the rear shroud, I intended to replace the drain channel with a new one that I had purchased some years ago, but having shown the new channel to the shroud, it is way out on the bends and needs to be 'sprung open' as it were but the construction is so strong, some major surgery is required. Have any of you BJ7 and BJ8 owners come across this and what was your method of overcoming it.
Bob
