Symptoms
Rust holes in the boxed rear crossmember, a sagging or bulging rear floor, cracked welds, movement under load, or a tailgate that no longer lines up.
The fix, step by step
- Strip the load floor, carpets and trim.
- Cut out the rotten section and clean back the mating edges.
- Trial-fit the new crossmember so it is square and level, then clamp and tack it, recheck it, and weld it out without overheating the frame.
- Dress the welds, then prime, seam-seal and paint.
- Refit the floor and check that the tailgate still aligns.
Tools & part numbers
- Angle grinder
- spot-weld cutter
- MIG welder
- clamps
- squares and straightedge
- rust treatment, primer, seam sealer
- replacement crossmember
Where to buy the parts
Range Rover Classic rear crossmemberRovers North ↗Amazon ↗
Range Rover Classic rear crossmemberAtlantic British ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.