Draining Rear Quarter Panels
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Draining Rear Quarter Panels
I had read somewhere before about someone finding water on the inside of their quarter panels. I know the rear hatch on my XJ leaks.. A couple weeks back I had a tail light off and could see water in mine as well. I drilled a couple of holes along the bottom of the quarter panel on the underside so it is not seen. That way you can also spray them to protect the newly exposed metal.
This is just a public service announcement so that those that are unaware can prevent their XJ's from carrying too much extra water weight.
This is just a public service announcement so that those that are unaware can prevent their XJ's from carrying too much extra water weight.
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I have also done this, and it works a treat.
Just be sure to periodicaly check to see that the holes aint blocked with crud.
Just be sure to periodicaly check to see that the holes aint blocked with crud.
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This may be true... mine was quite dirty so locating a plug wouldn't be easy. This may have also been something Jeep added later after they realized there was a problem... dunno.
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mine are rotted already, i noticed when i checked recently, had plastic bags full of junk that held moisture so get in there and pull those stupid bags! the plastic trim panels hide the holes. ill do rust bullet in warm wx.
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Cut the lower portion of the rear quarters off, or do a cut and fold. Bam! Won't hold water no mo.
There are large plastic plugs in each rear lower quarter. The driver's side plastic plug is replaced with a rubber boot with trailer light wiring when equipped with a tow hitch. I would suggest pulling the plugs as a temporary fix to a flooding issue. Ideally you can track down the leak and fix it. By drilling holes, you create a cut edge that cannot effectively be repainted. The drilled holes will rot out larger with time. Another note, pulling the plugs or drilling holes both allow exhaust gases to enter the passenger compartment.
There are large plastic plugs in each rear lower quarter. The driver's side plastic plug is replaced with a rubber boot with trailer light wiring when equipped with a tow hitch. I would suggest pulling the plugs as a temporary fix to a flooding issue. Ideally you can track down the leak and fix it. By drilling holes, you create a cut edge that cannot effectively be repainted. The drilled holes will rot out larger with time. Another note, pulling the plugs or drilling holes both allow exhaust gases to enter the passenger compartment.
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Both of my quarters have huge drain (rust) holes in them already. Its pretty convenient. Sometimes I'll stick the hose in there and watch all the crap pour out.