norfolk dumpling Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Heard this today - not sure which models but it appears when laden and driven hard load-carrying part fractures and can break away. Anyone got any gen on this as I'm looking at twin cabs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1steele Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 My mate has had his recalled due to faults with the chassis ( 08/09 model I think). Not 100% on actual fault but i do know the vehicle has exessive corosion and that was the reason for recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 My shepherd had his bought back from Nissan, 09 plate, he paid to have the chassis welded, Nissan paid 1k on the market price, and gave him a brand new vehicle to use until they collected his van. 3 weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 I think its corrosion of the chassis that causes them to snap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1steele Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 My shepherd had his bought back from Nissan, 09 plate, he paid to have the chassis welded, Nissan paid 1k on the market price, and gave him a brand new vehicle to use until they collected his van. 3 weeks ago. I have a funny feeling Nissan may have also bought my mates back off him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 The navara snapped chassis group is on Facebook . Loads on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldweld Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 I think its corrosion of the chassis that causes them to snap. Its NOT corrosion ! The chassis just rips behind the cab . But they also have had problems with the steel inserts that stop the wheel nuts pulling through alloy wheels falling out, Plus the Engines single chain snapping wrecking the heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) This was discussed a couple of weeks ago. The Facebook group makes for interesting reading Its NOT corrosion ! The chassis just rips behind the cab . But they also have had problems with the steel inserts that stop the wheel nuts pulling through alloy wheels falling out, Plus the Engines single chain snapping wrecking the heads.Lots of the images on the Facebook group all show chassis corrosion. Edited December 4, 2016 by stuey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Just out of interest, anyone know what guage steel the chassis are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Get a proper pick up like a D-max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningDJC Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 This happened to my friends d40, nissan paid out a good price for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 This happened to my friends d40, nissan paid out a good price for it. Yea, my shooting buddy got a couple of grand on what he paid for it. At least they are good for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Just out of interest, anyone know what guage steel the chassis are. it would make no difference with repair. you would have to replace the complete chassis i would imagine if its that far back. only normally front or rear section can be repaired. the main reason is the cost in the job is removing body and running gear. once you have done that a vehicle of that age would be close without looking at repair methods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 it would make no difference with repair. you would have to replace the complete chassis i would imagine if its that far back. only normally front or rear section can be repaired. the main reason is the cost in the job is removing body and running gear. once you have done that a vehicle of that age would be close without looking at repair methods Didnt really answer the question i asked but thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Didnt really answer the question i asked but thanks. sorry mate. the gauge of the steel in modern cars is quite irrelevant as most cars have different types of steel all the way through the body {some could be up to 40 i think}. from the outside non structual panels being made of mild steel to inner panels made of ultra high strength steel in the safety cell pillars side imact bars etc. the modern steels had to develop to be high strength but still weigh less. the reason being cars were being made of aluminium and it would kill the steel automotive trade. with all these different steels there is a huge difference in repairs, where you can join, how you can join and most importantly what you can use to join. many techniques are used from rivets, adhesives mig braze, mag, inverter spot welders to mention a few. sorry if i bore you i work with cars all day long and hate it. i am quite surprised i am talking about it on a shooting forum lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 sorry mate. the gauge of the steel in modern cars is quite irrelevant as most cars have different types of steel all the way through the body {some could be up to 40 i think}. from the outside non structual panels being made of mild steel to inner panels made of ultra high strength steel in the safety cell pillars side imact bars etc. the modern steels had to develop to be high strength but still weigh less. the reason being cars were being made of aluminium and it would kill the steel automotive trade. with all these different steels there is a huge difference in repairs, where you can join, how you can join and most importantly what you can use to join. many techniques are used from rivets, adhesives mig braze, mag, inverter spot welders to mention a few. sorry if i bore you i work with cars all day long and hate it. i am quite surprised i am talking about it on a shooting forum lol. I,just wondered if the jap chassis were anywhere near the thickness of Landrover chassis. You didnt bore me, i spent a bit of time in a fabrication shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 I,just wondered if the jap chassis were anywhere near the thickness of Landrover chassis. You didnt bore me, i spent a bit of time in a fabrication shop. Surprisingly jap chassis are normally thicker than landrover,but smaller in section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harris2006 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 A mate of mine had his bought back off him by Nissan for a good price. (Although he then ordered a brand new navara so they're still quids in) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 And the good news is that the new Mercedes pickup is based on the navara 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 I just do not get it in this day and age how on earth can they make cars/trucks out of steel and not protect it properly from going rusty I have noted that Japanese cars that are made outside of Japan seem to have better rust protection than those made in Japan quite why this should be I do not understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 And the good news is that the new Mercedes pickup is based on the navara All the best Of Ah but where will it be made mind you Mercedes are not big on rust protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 I just do not get it in this day and age how on earth can they make cars/trucks out of steel and not protect it properly from going rusty I have noted that Japanese cars that are made outside of Japan seem to have better rust protection than those made in Japan quite why this should be I do not understand. Apparently the Japanese don't salt their roads. Mind you my CR-V was factory undersealed - dunno where they are made though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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