Chassis and body (Body): Description and operation

CHASSIS AND BODY Should chassis damage occur a comprehensive range of components are available, including body support Chassis outriggers, cross members and radius arm mounting brackets. ALWAYS fit genuine parts that are fully The chassis on all Defender variants are of the box guaranteed and to original equipment specification, section, ladder type construction, manufactured from fitted with Land Rover’s BS 5135 welding standard. 2 mm (14swg) steel and treated with zinc phosphate, cathodic electro coated, followed by waxing in the rear crossmember.

Body

All body panels, with the exception of the fascia Outriggers and angled brackets welded to the chassis bulkhead, are manufactured from aluminium alloy. support suspension and axle components and are Galvanized steel is used for the front wheel arches to also used as body mounting points. A detachable box give optimum protection. Most panels are also treated section crossmember, located between the two with zinc phosphate and cathodic electrocoated with chassis longitudinals, is fitted to facilitate main polyester surfacer, and are bolted to the welded gearbox and tranfer box assembly removal. chassis.