Did I just purchase a problem?

Back to the so called "rust". I drilled the drain holes, then blasted the inside of the frame with the pressure washer. Then after it dried, I took the gallon of Fluid Film I had, I sprayed that into the frame. Painted the frame with primer, then black paint. I also plugged the frame holes on the sides of the frame to keep crap out.

I live in Maine where Jeeps come pre-rusted from the factory. What you have isn't rust its rust stains on metal.
 
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mxz800 said:
Back to the so called "rust". I drilled the drain holes, then blasted the inside of the frame with the pressure washer. Then after it dried, I took the gallon of Fluid Film I had, I sprayed that into the frame. Painted the frame with primer, then black paint. I also plugged the frame holes on the sides of the frame to keep crap out.

I live in Maine where Jeeps come pre-rusted from the factory. What you have isn't rust its rust stains on metal.
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Exactly where and how big are the holes you used for the drains?
 
Johnfromphilly said:
Exactly where and how big are the holes you used for the drains?
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I drilled where the brackets are welded on for the control arms. If you look at the brackets there is a hole. I was told that since the brackets are welded on either side of the frame its the perfect spot to drill. I used a 3/8 drill I think, I remember it fit right up into the hole.

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LJtheunicorn said:
I bought this 2004 blue LJ and I went over this thing like crazy and everything looked flawless with zero rust. I get home today to take the chrome steps off and I am crawling around under neath again. Except this time I spot rust inside the frame by the front lower control arms...... I should have caught this before but having already purchased this, how bad did I screw up?

2004 LJ 83k miles

first picture is passenger side
Second is driver side

I stuck a scope inside some of the holes but I guess I missed these two.

I will scope around some more later tonight when my neighbor gets home with the scope.

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In comparison see my photos This is what i found and i thought i looked super hard!! PO put bondo!

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Weasellee said:
In comparison see my photos This is what i found and i thought i looked super hard!! PO put bondo!

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Years ago I had bought a 68 Mustang Convertible, po/someone did a similar patch up on the frame...my bad for thinking I was "expert" enough to check out a know rusting type vehicle. Took a big hit selling it with full disclosure:mad:
 
LJtheunicorn said:
I bought this 2004 blue LJ and I went over this thing like crazy and everything looked flawless with zero rust. I get home today to take the chrome steps off and I am crawling around under neath again. Except this time I spot rust inside the frame by the front lower control arms...... I should have caught this before but having already purchased this, how bad did I screw up?

2004 LJ 83k miles

first picture is passenger side
Second is driver side

I stuck a scope inside some of the holes but I guess I missed these two.

I will scope around some more later tonight when my neighbor gets home with the scope.

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In comparison see my photos This is what i found and i thought i looked super hard!! PO put bondo!
Hopper said:
Once you get over the "I feel Stupid" phase safteycap is a great solution
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safe t cap parts are in route. Thanks. When I’m done this Lj will be ready for a whole new life!!🇺🇸
 
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I'm late to this thread but new to the forum. As others have said, that's nothing to even be concerned about. Around here that would be considered "rust free".
 
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