I have rust in center section of frame on both sides. Pretty much shot where skid plate bolts on. Here is a link for what I’m considering. Would like input. Thanks
Center frame repair
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A buddy is in the process of a frame repair now. He ordered a version that escapes me, but the quality (i.e. fit) wasn't very good. He ended up getting Dorman, which is a much better fit than what he had originally.
Id rather have his frame problems than go back to your delusional retard state of commifornia.
Oh yes politics are terrible here. Climate is beautiful. I will be leaving in the next 8-12 months.
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I wish the redwood forest was in another state. Would love to see it, but I’ll be damn if I will go to California for it
It’s funny how we see things from afar. About 90% of the state is conservative, geographically.
The north coast redwoods is a very magical place. I love it over there. One of the most peaceful places on earth.
The north coast redwoods is a very magical place. I love it over there. One of the most peaceful places on earth.
If the remainder of your Jeep is in good condition.....my OCD would have me doing a frame swap.
It's the other 10% that fucks everything up.
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Not it budget for a frame swap. Plus the wife is getting ill as hell about not getting to ride.
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That geographical 10% houses 90% of the idiots. I think I’ll clean some guns just to piss them off
How are you at welding and fabricating??? Mine looked a hell of alot worse than yours and for less than a 100$ I fabricated and welded both sides out of 3 inch L channel. If you can't weld find someone who can. Anyone who can weld and fabricate can repair that easy.
I purchased the following:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1935862854...d=link&campid=5337789113&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
My work friend welded the drivers side last summer. I plan to do the passenger side this winter.
Seems to be decent quality. He did add more weld to the inner bolts.
Here is my forum post about it:
https://www.jeepforum.com/threads/98-wrangler-driver-side-center-frame-repair.4436295/#post-41300871
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1935862854...d=link&campid=5337789113&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
My work friend welded the drivers side last summer. I plan to do the passenger side this winter.
Seems to be decent quality. He did add more weld to the inner bolts.
Here is my forum post about it:
https://www.jeepforum.com/threads/98-wrangler-driver-side-center-frame-repair.4436295/#post-41300871
I've heard good things about Pocono.
Center Skid Frame Repair Driver
Driver center skid repair piece for Jeep Wranglers 1997-2006. This is a full length repair piece that completely fixes the areas in front and behind the passenger skid plate. This repair piece gets bolted to the frame and the transfer case and transmission get bolted to it. You will have to cut...
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I like those but may lean towards something that doesn’t need cutting. I had a friend reach out to me that builds custom cars. He had me send a link for the Rust Buster brand I was looking at. He offered to do it no charge. It has to be towed to his shop, he also owns a fleet of tow trucks, again no charge. I took care of him several times over the years with some left over concrete and never asked for anything in return, and he won’t let me forget it.I've heard good things about Pocono.
Center Skid Frame Repair Driver
Driver center skid repair piece for Jeep Wranglers 1997-2006. This is a full length repair piece that completely fixes the areas in front and behind the passenger skid plate. This repair piece gets bolted to the frame and the transfer case and transmission get bolted to it. You will have to cut...poconometalcraft.com
I went with the poconos metal center sections also. My buddy took care of it for me last winter. You need to completely cut out the rust and weld in the new sections.