The chassis assembly is the backbone to every Land Rover®.

Unfortunately it’s the one item that get’s the least attention/maintenance and this often results in a rusty, rotten chassis which could be the end for your Land Rover®.

The job of changing the chassis is a complicated procedure but with the AL Services Chassis Swap service you can give your Land Rover® a new lease of life and greatly improve the re-sale value.

The Chassis Replacement Process

AL Services now has a dedicated new workshop in Poole Dorset, equipped with 4 Post Ramp allowing us to re-chassis your Land Rover® quickly and efficiently.

  • STEP ONE - ROAD TEST

    The first part of the process is the road test. This helps us to diagnose any additional issues with the vehicle which made need attention.

  • STEP TWO - LIFT BODY

    The next step is to detach and lift the body. With the body suspended we can separate the engine, gearbox and axles from the old chassis.

  • STEP THREE - CLEANING

    The engine bay area and components are then steam cleaned and checked. This makes it easier to repair, replace and refit the engine and components onto the new galvanised chassis.

  • STEP FOUR - CLUTCH AND CAMBELT

    With easy access to engine and gearbox it’s a good idea to check the clutch and cam belt. We can check the condition and service schedule and advise if eaither of these components need replacing.

  • STEP FIVE - SUSPENSION

    If the old chassis has got the the end of it’s working life it’s likely other components are a bit tired too. At this stage we recommend re-fitting all suspension arms with SuperPro poly bushes and replacing all brake hoses with new Cunifer brake lines and stainless braided hoses.

  • STEP SIX - BULKHEAD REPAIRS

    Another common area for rust to take hold is the bulkhead area. With the body suspended we can repair or replace the bulkhead depending on it’s condition.

  • STEP SEVEN - LOWER BODY

    With all major components checked and re-fitted we can lower and re-fit the body. Coolant, fuel and brakes are then bled up and electrical systems re-connected.

  • STEP EIGHT - ROAD TEST AND MOT

    A final road test allows us to check that all components are functioning correctly before the vehicle is sent for independent MOT inspection and handed back to you ready to drive away.

AL Services use Richards Chassis for all our chassis replacements…

Richards Chassis are the number 1 manufacturers of replacement chassis for Land Rover® vehicles in the UK and with over 25 years experience the workmanship and quality of their new galvanised chassis is second to none.

The chassis swap process includes the removal of all body work, drive train and mechanical components from your old worn-out chassis. All components are then re-assembled onto a shiny new, heavy duty galvanised chassis.

As you’d expect, if your old chassis has come to the end of its life, other components such as brake pipes, fuel lines, bolts, clips and bushes may also need replacing. We can discuss your individual requirements and advise you on items we think should be renewed, and because the vehicle is in a bare chassis state these items can be replaced more easily saving you money in the future.