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Parts for the Land Rover Series I (1948 to 1958), covering all five wheelbase configurations: 80, 86, 88, 107, and 109 inch. OEM, Genuine, and Aftermarket options across braking, suspension, body and chassis, engine, and electrical categories. Part of the full Land Rover Series Parts catalogue.
What fits: Series I produced from 1948 to 1958. All wheelbase variants (SWB and LWB). Petrol engines: 1.6 L (1948 to 1951) and 2.0 L (1952 to 1958). Diesel engine: 2.0 L (1957 to 1958 late production).
Steering Rocker Shaft Bush - a bearing bush within the steering relay assembly. The bush locates and supports the rocker (relay) shaft inside the ...
View full detailsCylinder Head Bolt - a clamping bolt securing the cylinder head to the engine block. It draws the head down onto the block to compress the head ga...
View full detailsRear Propshaft for the short-wheelbase chassis, forming part of the driveline between the transfer gearbox and the rear axle. The propshaft transm...
View full detailsJoint Washer for the gearbox output shaft housing. This gasket seals the mating face between the output shaft housing and the gearbox casing, prev...
View full detailsGear Lever Retaining Spring The spring that retains the main gear lever in its ball housing on the gearbox top cover. It bears down on the lever's...
View full detailsGear Lever Housing The ball/socket housing for the main gear lever, mounted on the gearbox top cover (turret). It seats the spherical lower end of...
View full detailsDouble-Grooved Ball Bearing for the manual gearbox and transfer box. It supports and locates a rotating shaft within the casing, carrying the radia...
View full detailsUniversal Joint is a cross-type (spider) joint fitted within the propshaft assembly, transmitting rotational drive between opposing yokes while acc...
View full detailsShock Absorber for the front suspension, a heavy-duty oil-filled hydraulic damper. Mounted between the axle and the chassis, it damps the oscillat...
View full detailsRotor Arm for the Lucas distributor in the ignition system of the 2.0L and 2.25L 4-cylinder petrol engines (up to engine suffix C). Driven by the ...
View full detailsAxle Check Strap limits the downward travel of the rear axle, fitted within the rear suspension on the 1-Ton chassis running the Salisbury axle. I...
View full detailsBreather Set Screw secures the breather to the rocker cover within the engine crankcase ventilation arrangement. It retains the breather against t...
View full detailsFlywheel Housing Stud secures the flywheel housing to the rear of the cylinder block on the 2.0L petrol engine. The stud provides a threaded fixin...
View full detailsPropshaft UJ Circlip - a retaining clip for the universal joint of the propeller shaft. It seats in the groove of the yoke ear and holds the beari...
View full detailsExhaust Valve - the poppet valve that seals the exhaust port in the cylinder head and opens on the exhaust stroke to release spent combustion gases...
View full detailsAccelerator Rod Ball Joint forms an articulated pivot in the accelerator (throttle) control linkage, joining adjacent sections of the accelerator r...
View full detailsHot Plug - 2.0L & 2.25L Diesel
Swivel pin housing Series
Steel ball 1/4"
Swivel Pin Housing Locking Plate mounts to the front axle swivel pin housing. It locks the swivel pin in position and provides the fixed stop that...
View full detailsManifold Stud - a mounting stud for the manifold. Threaded into the cylinder head, it locates the manifold and clamps it to the head face via its ...
View full detailsFront Towing Eye / Lifting Ring bolts to the front of the chassis, providing an anchored attachment point for towing, recovery and lifting. The ri...
View full detailsValve Stem Seal for the IOE (inlet-over-exhaust) engine valvetrain. Fitted over the valve stem at the top of the valve guide, it closes the cleara...
View full detailsHeadlamp Surround — the chrome bezel that trims and retains the outer edge of a 7-inch round headlamp. A polished chrome ring fitted over the head...
View full detailsBulb 24V 21/5W dual-filament bulb for 24-volt electrical systems. The 21W filament serves the stop light circuit and the 5W filament serves the tai...
View full detailsParabolic Spring and Shock Kit - a front leaf-spring suspension package for short- and long-wheelbase applications. The two-leaf parabolic springs...
View full detailsOil Gallery Plug for the cylinder block oil gallery on Land Rover 4-cylinder engines. The oil gallery is the network of internal drillings in the ...
View full detailsGear Change Selector Shaft Spring A spring for the gearbox gear-change selector mechanism. It acts on the selector shaft to provide the spring loa...
View full detailsSealing Ring A rubber O-ring sealing ring serving two separate shaft and tube interfaces. It is used on the transfer box high/low range selector s...
View full detailsUpgrade your Land Rover Defender (1987-2006, 2007-2016) or Series 3 with the WIPAC LED 73mm smoked lamp kit. Smoked LED style light for a sleek...
View full detailsStarter Switch for Land Rover Series 1 and Series 2 models (1948-1966). This switch activates the starter solenoid to engage the starter motor whe...
View full detailsHex Nut with a 5/16" UNF (Unified National Fine) thread. This six-sided fastener threads onto a matching 5/16" UNF bolt or stud and is tightened w...
View full detailsFront Door Seal Kit for the left-hand front door, supplied with the rivets required for fitting. The kit contains the door sealing rubbers to re-s...
View full detailsFront Door Seal Kit re-seals the right-hand front door aperture, supplied with the rivets needed to fit it. The kit contains six door sealing rubb...
View full detailsStatic Lap Seat Belt for the second-row seating position, forming part of the interior occupant restraint system. The non-retractable, fixed-lengt...
View full detailsHazard Switch - the push-type dashboard switch that operates the hazard warning function. When pushed it flashes all four indicator lamps together ...
View full detailsClutch Slave Cylinder Bleed Screw for the hydraulic clutch release circuit. It threads into the clutch slave cylinder, at the highest point of the ...
View full detailsWheel Nut, Flat Type secures the road wheel to the hub studs. It has a flat, single-chamfer seating face and a 27mm hexagon.
Exhaust Silencer for right-hand-drive applications. Part of the exhaust system, this silencer attenuates combustion noise as the gases pass throug...
View full detailsDrain Plug for the gearbox, transfer box and axle casings. It threads into the drain point at the base of the casing to retain the oil in service, ...
View full detailsCopper Washer is a soft sealing washer used to form a leak-tight metal seal at a threaded or banjo union. Positioned between a bolt or fitting and...
View full detailsIn/out member spring
Shim plate
Barrel Lock and Key for the door lock, supplied as the keyed lock barrel together with a matching key. The barrel is the cylinder the key turns to...
View full detailsTiming Chain Idler Wheel runs against the timing chain within the front timing case, guiding the chain and helping maintain its tension between the...
View full detailsDrain Plug for the axle casing and fuel tank. This brass threaded plug seals the drain aperture at the bottom of the differential and axle casing,...
View full detailsClevis Pin - pivot pin used in the mechanical brake and transmission linkages. It passes through a forked clevis and the eye of a mating rod or lev...
View full detailsLeather hasp civilian
Parts for the Land Rover Series I, produced from 1948 to 1958. This collection covers all wheelbase configurations: 80, 86, 88, 107, and 109 inch. Parts are stocked for the 1.6 L and 2.0 L petrol engines. A 2.0 L diesel was available in late production (1957 to 1958).
The Land Rover Series I was produced from 1948 to 1958 on a steel ladder-frame chassis with aluminium body panels. It was offered in short wheelbase and long wheelbase configurations across four wheelbase lengths: 80 inch (1948 to 1953), 86 inch (1954 to 1956 SWB), 88 inch (1956 to 1958 SWB), 107 inch (1954 to 1956 LWB), and 109 inch (1956 to 1958 LWB). Body styles included station wagon, pick-up, soft-top, and hard-top.
Engine variants span the original 1.6 litre petrol (1948 to 1951), the 2.0 litre petrol that replaced it from 1952, and a 2.0 litre diesel introduced in late production from 1957 to 1958. Drivetrain is a 4-speed manual gearbox with a separate two-speed transfer box providing high and low range. This collection covers all configurations. It does not cover the Series II, Series IIA, or Series III, which are available separately in the Land Rover Series 2 and 3 Parts collection.
If you are unsure whether a part number applies to your exact wheelbase or engine variant, use the chassis number to confirm fitment before ordering. Contact Budget Parts with your chassis number and the part reference for a fitment check.
Production year ranges, wheelbase dimensions, and engine variants confirmed against the Hagerty UK Series I buying guide.
The catalogue spans the full breadth of Series I components, from body and chassis repair through to drivetrain, electrical, and service items. The categories most relevant to Series I ownership and restoration are listed below.
Repair panels, floorpan sections, crossmember sections, bulkhead repair patches, body fixings, rivets, and structural fasteners. Corrosion in floor and sill areas is the most common structural problem on Series I vehicles.
Land Rover body and chassis parts →Wheel brake cylinders, master cylinder components, brake shoes, brake drums, and associated seals and hardware. The Series I uses a single-circuit hydraulic braking system. Seals and cylinders are the most commonly replaced brake components.
Land Rover brake parts →Leaf springs, spring bushes, shock absorber bushes, and swivel housing seals. SWB and LWB configurations use different spring rates and lengths. Confirm your wheelbase before ordering leaf spring assemblies.
Land Rover suspension parts →Oil seals, gaskets, crankshaft seals, and engine fasteners for the 1.6 L and 2.0 L petrol engines and the 2.0 L diesel. The petrol and diesel variants share some components but differ in head gasket specification and seal dimensions.
Land Rover engine parts →Lucas-type electrical connectors, Lucar connectors, fuses, switches, and wiring harness components. The Series I uses a positive-earth 12-volt electrical system. Many components are shared with other pre-1960 Lucas-equipped British vehicles.
Land Rover electrical parts →Wiring loom components, cable runs, harness sections, and ancillary wiring parts compatible with the positive-earth Lucas system used on Series I vehicles.
Land Rover cables and wiring →Steering and drivetrain: Track rod ends, swivel housing seals, joint washers, transfer box components, and drivetrain fasteners. Swivel housing wear is a common service item on high-mileage vehicles.
Service and hardware: Bolts, studs, washers, lock washers, and other fasteners in BSF, UNF, and metric thread sizes. Many Series I fasteners use Whitworth or BSF threads. Confirm thread standard before ordering where relevant.
Quality TiersParts in this collection are labelled in three quality tiers.
Genuine parts are original Land Rover-branded components sourced from the official parts supply chain. These are scarce for Series I applications and command a price premium. They are appropriate for show-standard restorations or where provenance matters.
OEM parts are manufactured by the same suppliers that produced components to the original specification, without the Land Rover brand label. For most Series I applications, OEM is the practical choice for mechanical and drivetrain components.
Aftermarket parts are manufactured to fit the application but may not be produced by the original supplier. Quality varies by component category. Aftermarket is appropriate for body hardware, fasteners, rubber seals, and other high-wear items where cost over a full restoration project is a factor.
For electrical components on a positive-earth system, confirm compatibility regardless of quality tier before ordering.
Budget Parts is based in The Hague, Netherlands. All orders ship from EU stock. Correct VAT is applied at checkout for EU buyers. Business account holders receive VAT handling consistent with their registration. Workshop and trade buyers can register via the Wholesale Portal for account pricing.
For the full Land Rover Series family overview, visit the Land Rover Series Parts collection.
FAQYes. This collection covers all Series I configurations produced between 1948 and 1958, including the 80-inch, 86-inch, 88-inch, 107-inch, and 109-inch wheelbase variants. Some parts, particularly leaf springs and body panels, are specific to either the short wheelbase or long wheelbase configuration. Product listings indicate fitment where a part applies to one configuration only. If you are unsure, contact Budget Parts with your chassis number and part reference for confirmation.
The Series I used a 1.6 litre four-cylinder petrol engine from 1948 to 1951. From 1952 onwards, a 2.0 litre four-cylinder petrol engine replaced it. A 2.0 litre diesel variant was introduced in 1957 and used through to the end of production in 1958. Some components including gaskets, oil seals, and head bolts are specific to either the petrol or diesel configuration. Always confirm which engine your vehicle carries before ordering engine-related parts. The vehicle chassis number and any accompanying Commission Book entry will confirm the factory engine specification.
The components that require most attention on Series I vehicles fall into four main areas. Brake seals and wheel cylinders deteriorate over time and are typically the highest priority safety item on any vehicle that has been in storage or light use. Swivel housing seals and joint washers on the front axle wear with mileage and should be inspected as part of any drivetrain service. Electrical connectors and fuses on the positive-earth Lucas system are frequently corroded or degraded on unrestored vehicles. Body and floor fixings, rivets, and structural fasteners corrode in the sill and floor areas and are a common first stage of any structural restoration.
Genuine parts carry the original Land Rover brand and are appropriate for show-standard restorations where provenance is a priority. OEM parts are made to the original specification by the component manufacturer, without the Land Rover label, and are the practical choice for most mechanical and drivetrain applications. Aftermarket parts are made to fit the application and are appropriate for fasteners, rubber seals, body hardware, and other high-wear items where cost across a full restoration is a consideration. All three tiers are labelled clearly in the product grid.
Yes. Budget Parts operates from the Netherlands and applies correct VAT treatment for EU buyers at checkout. Business account holders benefit from VAT-compliant invoicing. Workshop and trade buyers can register via the Wholesale Portal linked in the site header to access account pricing and correct VAT handling from the first order.
The most reliable method is to use your vehicle chassis number. Series I chassis numbers encode production year and factory configuration. Contact Budget Parts with the chassis number and the part reference number you are considering and a fitment check can be carried out before you order. For vehicles where the chassis plate is illegible or missing, a Commission Book entry or period registration document will provide equivalent confirmation of the original factory specification.