Ok, the time has come to fix my rust issue. Both frame sections at the rear control arm bracket where the frame starts to rise to clear the axle have to be repaired. The brackets have now finally broken loose. I am NOT a metalworker, so I come to y'all for assistance. What is going to be my best approach for the problem? About ten inches of frame will have to be repaired on both sides and the mounts are destroyed.
turtlerace
do you own a welder & can you use it proficiently?
if not then replace the frame or take it to a pro shop.
if not then replace the frame or take it to a pro shop.
Go to Currie's web site and look up the rear, upper control arm support kit. Or, give them a call?
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When I had this problem on my '98 I acquired some good frame sections that I spliced into place. I made a brace from rectangular tube that would span the area affected by rot, welded it to the frame and cut out the bad sections. I then fit the new sections in place after beveling the seams and welded them in. After grinding the seams flat I added plates where I could and stitch welded those.
It's been 3 years and about 30K miles since with plenty of off road excursions.
It's been 3 years and about 30K miles since with plenty of off road excursions.
The same rot is on my 98. I picked up some frame kits from autorust.com. The kits just go over the rusted part like a cap. Then you weld it. After you cut out the rust, clean it, cap it, weld it. Nice kit. Hopefully I can get started on mine as soon as it warms up some. I already have the gas tank out just need to get the hard gas line off the frame.. any tips are welcome
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