land rover conversion to tipper ?

[d-raittuk]

has anyone ever converted a land rover to a tipper?

 

would it be cheaper than buying a tipper if i got the land rover at a good price?

 

was it easy to do?

 

anyone selling a tipper?

 

Cheers people.

[niftysteve]

i converted josharbs a few years ago

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/arb-trucks/11018-converting-my-130-tipper.html

[rob,s]

has anyone ever converted a land rover to a tipper?

 

would it be cheaper than buying a tipper if i got the land rover at a good price?

 

was it easy to do?

 

anyone selling a tipper?

 

Cheers people.

 

Just got a quote for a alloy tipping back for my 110 was just over 4 grand including VAT.

 

there are a few about already done for the same price.

[niftysteve]

he got an old transit tipping gear then we adjusted it to suit the landy

[detritus21]

I bought a hicap and had it converted to a tipper. Landy cost 1800. Cost me around 1500 for the conversion. I supplied som of the steel and tipping ram.

[treequip]

I have done a couple.

 

How easy?

 

Depends on your skill set but its not that difficult

[Jesse]

I converted mine, will see if I can post a photo

[monkeybusiness]

The job is a lot cheaper/easier if you start with a chassis cab or hicap, as the cab has the lower rear bulkhead in place already. Don't forget that you need to allow for rear lighting (mounting etc), set up the fuel filler (difficult to do tidily) and remember that wheel articulation will be compromised if you build the tipper floor too low. Also, will you need mudguards (almost definitely). Consideration needs to be given to rear overhang (will the tipper clear the tow bar/lights - will it hang out too far and affect handling/axle loadings). What will you make it out of - 100% aluminium would be amazing but difficult and expensive; steel frame with ali panels is a lot easier but still expensive and the frame will rust eventually; all steel is the cheapest but reduces payload. Let us know how you get on.

[Jesse]

As above , few more photos showing the new light set up, original lights were used, see if this works.

[Jesse]

Its a porn mobile, electric windows, air con, leather sports steering wheel, and other mods, rear windows are now tinted, winch standard Wolf suspension 1.5 ton, vibrating seat cushion , vibrating gear nob,