Rear crossmember/towbar section rusted through. Fix?

[Slideways]

Hey guys,

My 70 series just failed a wof on a few things. One that I'm trying to figure out the best option for is the rear crossmember has rusted from behind. Right in the centre where the 4 bolt holes for the towbar are.

I thought about just welding a plate over it but then the custom made rear bumper won't fit anymore. Ideally it needs a plate welded in flush with the surface with the same mounting holes drilled into it.

Either that or I find a donor vehicle and cut out that section to swap over.

Can anyone recommend the best way to fix this? I can weld myself but might be best to get an engineer to do it, anyone know a good place in the Hutt Valley?

Anyone have a donor/parts Landcruiser in Wellington that I could cut that section out of?

Cheers

[FJ55]

people will say otherwise,but i would just cut it out and weld a new section of steel in there,if you can weld it shouldnt be a problem,why cut a piece of old toyota out and replace it with another bit of old toyota? my 2c

[coxsy]

welly tow bars ie stinky or taz can do it for ya

[Fakey]

Go an see Norman Bullocks in Gough street Seaview with measurements an theyll be able to fold up a whole new cross member you can weld in to replace the whole thing.
We use them for work all the time an they are really good, quite cheap on cash jobs as well

[Kimbo]

I have a donor 70 series and i know Fakey is heading my way at the end of the month so maybe for suitable reward he might have room to bring the required piece to Welly for you.
Cheers Kim

[niblik]

people will say otherwise,but i would just cut it out and weld a new section of steel in there,if you can weld it shouldnt be a problem,why cut a piece of old toyota out and replace it with another bit of old toyota? my 2c

^^^^ i'm with him.....

[Fakey]

I have a donor 70 series and i know Fakey is heading my way at the end of the month so maybe for suitable reward he might have room to bring the required piece to Welly for you.
Cheers Kim

Im sure ill have room
Thanks for reminding me, been meaning to post in the courier section

[Slideways]

Thanks for the offer guys but I ended up taking to an engineer to cut out and weld in new steel.