DEFENDER2.NET - View topic - 110 Truck tub prep question

↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > Maintenance & Modifications > 110 Truck tub prep question

Page 1 of 1

Print this entire topic ·

wordy400rr

Member Since: 27 Sep 2023
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 2

110 Truck tub prep question

Hi all,

I tend to haul a motorcycle in my 110 truck bed - it's a loading accident waiting to happen with the slippery gloss paint at the moment. I thought I'd have a go spraying in a proper bed liner. It currently has these sliders riveted (poorly) to the bed. Are these a standard item? I don't see them in the parts diagrams.

I'd like to remove them entirely and add cargo tracking later (not in the same position as the sliders). So, two questions: Are they doing any kind of structural reinforcement, and what should I fill the holes with? I think they match up with the stringers under the bed, so no way to attack from below. Thanks.

Click image to enlarge

5th Jul 2025 4:24pm

gcc130

Member Since: 05 Jun 2015
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 782

They were certainly standard on series LWB pickups.
They are to slide items in when loading, and not structural. You could just fill the holes with rivets before painting the bed?

5th Jul 2025 6:48pm

wordy400rr

Member Since: 27 Sep 2023
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 2

Hah, that sounds perfect. I'll give it a go! I appreciate the help, gcc130.

6th Jul 2025 10:58pm

I Like Old Skool

Member Since: 23 Feb 2015
Location: Manchester
Posts: 856

1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi ST Coniston Green

My 1994 110 had/has those strips. They were crusty and mostly loose when I bought it 10 years ago but I cleaned them up and gave a few coats of black paint before riveting then back down then threw a rubber mat over them. They're still there as far as I know?

6th Jul 2025 11:54pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 11031

My 1996 has got these metal strips in and are still good, as said, they are very help full to slide items in and out which i do

Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.

11th Jul 2025 8:52pm

Page 1 of 1

All times are GMT + 1 Hour

Jump to

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum