XJ floor pan?

williams118 · 12-31-2005, 05:30 PM

I admit it is my fault having missed it - I bought my first jeep yesterday, an 89 XJ that is very good looking on the outside, but when I had the seats out while stripping it apart today (replacing the smoke-infested carpet among other jobs) I discovered a massive hole in the floor pan right above the muffler. I couldn't see it when I looked beneath the truck when I was buying because it was hidden by the exhaust system. This hole is BIG so I'm suprised I missed it. Anyway, further investigation turned up more weak spots and holes. Basically my floor is junk.

My question to you experienced folks is, since an XJ is unibody, am I stuck with this floor? Is it possible to replace the whole pan, or will I have to weld in metal plates or something? Should I just bail on this jeep and find another? Thanks a lot.

Matt

n20jeep · 12-31-2005, 05:34 PM

try this....they have replacement floor pans for the XJ
http://www.shermanparts.com/

or you can find SuperStreetJeeps thread called "Fixing your floor 101" and try that...

JoBo · 12-31-2005, 05:45 PM

Do a search. This is VERY common as the metal is so thin and the felt pad under the carrpet holds moisture. There's a company that makes replacement floor sections. Their name is Sherman and associates and should be available at replacement panel places. I could not find a direct link using google though

n20jeep · 12-31-2005, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JoBo

Do a search. This is VERY common as the metal is so thin and the felt pad under the carrpet holds moisture. There's a company that makes replacement floor sections. Their name is Sherman and associates and should be available at replacement panel places. I could not find a direct link using google though

the link is in my post...

95XJSport · 12-31-2005, 07:03 PM

Well since I was the one that found the panels thru www.shermanparts.com and bought the full replacement panels ( Both sides) I guess I should do a right up on them when I get the time.. Both panels went in with minor ajustments to the sheet metal.. If you only need the 1/2 pan I'm sure it will go in just as nice...
Think they where about 70 for the 1/2 pan..

Jim S...

williams118 · 01-01-2006, 08:26 AM

Thanks for the help -- that's quite a relief because I love this truck already and would hate to have to go Jeep shopping again! Thanks again!

Matt

12-31-2005, 05:45 PM	#3
JoBo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA Posts: 1,431 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Do a search. This is VERY common as the metal is so thin and the felt pad under the carrpet holds moisture. There's a company that makes replacement floor sections. Their name is Sherman and associates and should be available at replacement panel places. I could not find a direct link using google though __________________ [B]JoBo[/B] Columbus, Ohio USA 2006 KJ CRD [COLOR="Blue"]Atlantic Blue Pearl Coat[/COLOR][COLOR="Black"] Limited[/COLOR] 2000 Cherokee Classic with factory 16" wheels

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95XJSport Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 74 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Well since I was the one that found the panels thru www.shermanparts.com and bought the full replacement panels ( Both sides) I guess I should do a right up on them when I get the time.. Both panels went in with minor ajustments to the sheet metal.. If you only need the 1/2 pan I'm sure it will go in just as nice... Think they where about 70 for the 1/2 pan.. Jim S... __________________ 95 XJ Sport: 3" Lift Rusty's 31 X 10.50 General Grabber AT2's Now Rebuilt Engine :) Can U say 4.7 Front Skid, Lower Control Arm Skids Rebuilt Trans and Transfer, New Interior, Trans Skid and Gas tank Plate. Home Made Front Bumper [URL=http://www.backyardpowdercoating.com]Back Yard Powder Coating[/URL] [URL=http://www.itsajeepthing.net]My Jeep site. Will update soon....[/URL] [URL=http://www.photogserver.net]Web-Hosting..[/URL]

01-01-2006, 08:26 AM	#6
williams118 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 17 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Thanks Thanks for the help -- that's quite a relief because I love this truck already and would hate to have to go Jeep shopping again! Thanks again! Matt