rav

Just bought this used 99 from a dealer and i was told its rust free. Apart from this there is barely any rust on the vehicle. can this be fixed
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This is the frame part above the gas tank. Any input will be appreciated.

Parsnip

Just to clarify, the rust is on the frame?

rav

Yes its the frame rail next to the gas tank.

xjsnake

That's not rust! hahahaha


You've got it good, that's a pretty easy fix. Hack it out and weld in new.

rav

do they sell that frame panel or just use some thicket sheet metal? any idea how much a body shop may charge?

Thanks

xjsnake

It will be regular sheet metal. I doubt a shop would charge all that much to replace that section but shop around anyway.

rav

Thanks will have it checked out.

Turbo X_J

Pull the carpet.

Radi

+1

It'd be unusual if that were the only rust spot, but not impossible.

PocketsEmpty

Poke your rockers, too. Rust can hide behind paint good enough that you can push your finger right through it.

This is how I felt when that happened on my XJ. Still trying to figure out how I'm gonna fix it.

nbcaffeine

Never heard it put so well, exactly this with me as well. Still working on mine...

rav

I can actually see and feel the un-rusted pan above through the holes. The whole jeep undercarriage except this is rust free.

rav

Planning a trip to this place:
http://www.autorust.com/store/
Bought this jeep from a dealer in KY and had it delivered in NY as it was supposed to be absolutely rust free

rav

Another angle:

PocketsEmpty

I don't see anything on their site for XJs. If you have the fab skills, you can fix it. A body shop should be able to do it too. Look up body shops local to your area. Don't go to a Maaco, you can find some good talent in local business.