Frame rust?

93redzj

93redzj

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Was crawling around under my gf TJ doing some exhaust work and noticed this rust on the back half of the frame rail, should this be a major structural concern? Or does it look like just surface?
 

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agreed when you see metal flaking off that aint surface...
 
Ron said:
agreed when you see metal flaking off that aint surface...
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Yeah I was afraid of it, just didn’t wanna believe it...she’s on a scuba trip to Florida right now so I’m gonna wait to break the “bad” news to her when she gets back. At least the 5 minutes of searching I’ve done, doesn’t seem the repair kits are too expensive
 
@MarsFab aint far from you and he repaired some very similar for me years ago.
If memory serves he actually made beefier patches for less than I could buy the "kits"
 
Typical TJ problem..... I have one too!
 
It’s been a while since I started this thread, I’ve reached out to both suggested members but haven’t heard anything back, I’m sure that’s not typical of either, but as it stands, are there any other recommendations for this repair?
 
Nobody WANTS to do this repair. It's the kind of job that severely damages friendships and bankrupts play funds.

Did you call @BUCKEYE PERFORMANCE INC. Or just message him here? Because he's rarely on here any more (for that matter neither is @MarsFab )

Place a call...try and reach them and ask if it's really something they want to tackle

Then ask yourself....are you willing to pay what it will take to do this right?

Because it will be north of $4k to do this and do it right
 
CasterTroy said:
Nobody WANTS to do this repair. It's the kind of job that severely damages friendships and bankrupts play funds.

Did you call @BUCKEYE PERFORMANCE INC. Or just message him here? Because he's rarely on here any more (for that matter neither is @MarsFab )

Place a call...try and reach them and ask if it's really something they want to tackle

Then ask yourself....are you willing to pay what it will take to do this right?

Because it will be north of $4k to do this and do it right
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Damn really? I didn’t think it would be that expensive holy hell, I did NOT call buckeye just messaged here but I did give marsfab a call, I’ve had work done by him in the past when he was in Harrisburg so I wasn’t thinking either of these guys were dodging me. The price tag on that repair absolutely sucks though, the ol lady won’t be too happy about that. Thanks for the heads up
 
The labor time is extensive and is a big pain.

Without at least a two post lift forget it, axles and suspension. All need to come out.

If one corner is that way, then every corner is probably that way. I would bet money the frame above trans skid plate is rotten too.

I have fixed two of them, and never again.
 
Jason W. said:
The labor time is extensive and is a big pain.

Without at least a two post lift forget it, axles and suspension. All need to come out.

If one corner is that way, then every corner is probably that way. I would bet money the frame above trans skid plate is rotten too.

I have fixed two of them, and never again.
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Whew with each reply i dread it more and more. Guess I’ll crawl under and inspect more thoroughly today after work, it does make sense that there’s more rot but I really hope it’s not the case….would it be a better option at that point to just replace the frame entirely?
 
93redzj said:
Whew with each reply i dread it more and more. Guess I’ll crawl under and inspect more thoroughly today after work, it does make sense that there’s more rot but I really hope it’s not the case….would it be a better option at that point to just replace the frame entirely?
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I have a TJ in the same situation. Used frames are around $1200. A brand spanking new one is $2600 from 4wp. Then you have to transfer all the stuff to the new frame. $$$$ in labor unless you do it yourself. My plan for a later date unless I decide to part it out.
 
SOME of the wort involved.....to give you an idea of the suck

Mine wasn't NEARLY as obvious as yours.....

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But once it was opened

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LOOK AT THAT SHIT!!!


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Whole bottom 1/3 of the frame had to be cut out

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ghost said:
I have a TJ in the same situation. Used frames are around $1200. A brand spanking new one is $2600 from 4wp. Then you have to transfer all the stuff to the new frame. $$$$ in labor unless you do it yourself. My plan for a later date unless I decide to part it out.
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If I went that route I’d plan on doing it myself, good thing is the Jeep isn’t our main transportation it’s more of a “fun” vehicle, that’s becoming less fun with each post. But I’m sure parting it out or parting with it altogether wouldn’t be an option for her, she loves that thing.
 
CasterTroy said:
SOME of the wort involved.....to give you an idea of the suck

Mine wasn't NEARLY as obvious as yours.....

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But once it was opened

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LOOK AT THAT SHIT!!!


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Whole bottom 1/3 of the frame had to be cut out

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That looks about as fun as I’d imagine it would be. Looks like we will have some options to start discussing about the future of this thing
 
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