Frame rust?

WranglerParrothead

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Hello everyone! My husband recently purchased a 2001 Jeep Wrangler for $7000. He was able to talk the guy down a bit. He recently did a few small mods. He put a new brush guard, winch, and light guards on. He was super excited with his new toy. He recently dropped it off to have it inspected and the mechanic gave him some bad news. He said there is frame rust that isn't fixable. Is that even possible? I have been doing research and from what I have been reading frames were repairable even after some mechanics said they were not fixable. Needless to say he is extremely bummed out and worried he has wasted money. I found a place in Winchester, VA that does frame work and when we pick up the jeep from getting inspected we will find out more about where the rust is so when I call the place in Winchester I can find out if they can repair it. What has been your experience with frame rust? Is his jeep doomed? It runs like a dream and looks new. I attached a photo of it before he did the few mods. Sorry I don't have more details right now. We just found this out and are really stressing right now. I personally have a 1997 Jeep wrangler (my avatar photo) and the same mechanic did work on mine and never said anything about rust so hopefully mine is fine. The mechanic is not a jeep expert but a general mechanic that does work on work vehicles and vans. Any info and help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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we'll need photos, lots of photos, to be of any assistance regarding the repair-ability of the frame. Take the pictures of every single section of the frame, front to back.
 
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Anything is fixable....

We've done some pretty ridiculous frame repairs on some trucks nearly broke in half.
It will come down to how much you're willing to spend on it...versus selling it and starting anew looking for one with a good frame.

Don't think someone won't want it if it's in good shape otherwise. Jeep guys (many of them) aren't afraid to fix shit like that and you wouldn't have trouble selling it. (At least not as much trouble as you think)

Good luck.

P.s.

Ever the loving wife looking out for her guy!!! 👍
Woman are far tougher and more loyal than any man...ever!
 
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It can be fixed... But you might not like the cost. If everything else is as good as you say, it may be worth it though.

Check out this guys video pages. He's a bit north of you, but it might be worth contacting him.

 
when we pick up the jeep from getting inspected we will find out more about where the rust is
If the rust is as bad as they said, it won't pass VA inspection. If it passes VA inspection, it isn't as bad as they said. Food for thought.
p.s. Safe T Caps and an experienced welder can do wonders. Small Mom & Pop shops charge WAY less.
 
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If the rust is as bad as they said, it won't pass VA inspection. If it passes VA inspection, it isn't as bad as they said. Food for thought.
p.s. Safe T Caps and an experienced welder can do wonders. Small Mom & Pop shops charge WAY less.
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Plus...
Ask around some garages if they know some good welders.

Some of the best fabricators are under the radar.
 
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Yes, pictures please. My guess it's rusting where every other rust-belt Wrangler rusts—under the skid plate and where the frame curves over the rear wheels. You'll need an experienced installer to cut the rust off the frame and install Safe-T-Caps. I would budget $2500 for this repair.