The Marsland Defender Chassis manufactured by GKN, specification typed by Marsland                    SUPPLIED WITH AN INSURANCE ACCEPTED GKN AUTOSTRUCTURES LIMITED CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY ​
​In 2021 we carried out 26 chassis changes, please call for 2022 slots as these are already booking up!   01279 793500  email. stuart@foleysv.com
Every 90, 110 and 130 Defender was built onto a Steel Chassis. Land Rover only coated the chassis with nothing more than paint!

This means that chassis are subject to rust. We have been changing rusting Chassis for the Galvanized option for over 25 years and have completed hundreds of jobs over the years.

The PROCESS 

The chassis is  dipped into a vat of hot zinc which fills up all the cavities inside and outside the chassis. This coating stops the chassis rusting, although the galvanising is very tough we do recommend that the chassis are clear waxoyled, or even better are fully powder coated (with a choice of finishes). 
Powder coating stops the Galvanising turning corrosive which can occur when in contact with salt over long period of time.
 
​We are Marsland Official Stockist and fitment centre.
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We use Marsland chassis - We do not compromise on the quality of the parts or workmanship and our aim is to not just change the chassis, but listen to what you the customer requires in this process.
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This is a vehicle that we rebuilt keeping some of the Patina of the past.
​We normally require your vehicle for 7-14 days. We can also supply a loan car if required (this is subject to the work required).


What is included in a Chassis Change?
  • Steam Clean
  • Full Report
  • New Chassis (Marsland) including delivery to us​
  • General body bolts
  • New Gearbox X Member
  • Anti Freeze
  • Brake Fluid
  • Brake Flexi Hoses-if required
  • Courtesy Car-if required
  • Labour
Options to consider if you are changing your Chassis!
  1. Chassis powder coated, choice of any colour
  2. Galvanized Turret kit
  3. Any under body repairs
  4. Under-body clean and Stone chip protection
  5. Axles steam cleaned and painted
  6. Suspension Arms Sand Blasted and powder Coated
  7. New Clutch Kit
  8. New Bush Kit with new bolts
  9. New Springs and shocks
  10. Body repairs
  11. Bulkhead repairs or changed
  12. ​Paint work, some or full body​

We have changed hundreds of chassis' over the years,
Keeping them alive for the​ Next Generation!

Galvanised Bulkhead swaps also available 

defender galvanized chassis
Powder Coated Galvanised Defender Chassis
Example of one of our Powder Coated Galvanized Chassis. 
defender galvanized chassis
Stack of Marsland chassis'
We try and keep a good stock of chassis' and can deliver if required into the Trade. 
defender galvanized chassis
Body off- New chassis awaits
The body is removed and the old chassis is removed. The new Galvanized chassis is fitted with the axles and then rolled under the body ready  to be dropped backed on.