frame rust

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    Total frame replacement?

    Dodge/jeep dealership did a diagnostic on my “new” 2000 sahara and found so much rust on the frame they aren’t even confident of a weld repair. I sent the videos below to an independent jeep mechanic, and he agreed. I need ideas. I read something about caps in this forum. Help...
  2. J

    Another Rust Assessment / Best Repair

    Looking for some advice on this frame that I own. I pulled the skid plate off and noticed a decent amount of rust/pitting. I am in the process of fully cleaning the rust off (first pic). The inside looks clean and smooth throughout (used an endoscope camera) with just some very light surface...
  3. Natethegreat202

    Is this the beginning of the end? (frame rust / breakage)

    Hey guys! First off y’all are the best and I can’t thank you enough. This is my first TJ and I don’t know where I’d be without y’all! So as I was under my Jeep (1998) I’ll include pics, I noticed a part that was almost broken off. Not sure the name but it connects the frame to the back driver...
  4. Tim_with_the_tj

    Any advice before I drill frame drain holes?

    I’ve read a bunch of threads on the topic. Any last advice I should know before drilling drain holes in the frame? I plan to drill four holes total, one front and one rear drain hole per side. I’m also seeing lots of mud getting trapped in the front part of the torque boxes. Any advice for...
  5. 6

    Frame rail rusted through

    Driver's side rear frame rail on my 2001 TJ. My local body shop just wrote back to me, "That is not good. It is not repairable. Replacement is suggested. I would suggest going online to Jeep forums and see what other people are doing about this. You are not the only one with this problem I'm...
  6. W

    Advice for cleaning TJ frame

    i have a 1999 tj that is in great shape. I was checking out the inside of the frame and there is a lot of flaking and junk. I don't want to cut holes in the frame. I tried to blow some out with my air compressor. I read many posts on this subject, but it looks like everyone cuts holes. How...
  7. T

    Anyone installed SafeTCap to repair frame rust?

    anybody installed saftey cap repair any advise or tips ,mine has asmall hole just behind lower c/a mount