Body and Frame: Description and Operation

Chassis
The chassis on all Defender variants are of the box section, ladder type construction, manufactured from 2 mm (14swg) steel and treated with zinc phosphate, cathodic electro coated, followed by waxing in the rear crossmember.





Outriggers and angled brackets welded to the chassis support suspension and axle components and are also used as body mounting points. A detachable box section crossmember, located between the two chassis longitudinals, is fitted to facilitate main gearbox and transfer box assembly removal.

Should chassis damage occur a comprehensive range of components are available, including body support outriggers, cross members and radius arm mounting brackets. ALWAYS fit genuine pants that are fully guaranteed and to original equipment specification, fitted with Land Rover's BS 5135 welding standard.

Body





All body panels, with the exception of the fascia bulkhead, are manufactured from aluminium alloy. Galvanized steel is used for the front wheel arches to give optimum protection. Most panels are also treated with zinc phosphate and cathodic electrocoated with polyester surfacer, and are bolted to the welded chassis.