Frame Thoughts

[RWerksman]

Hi Guys - my step father and I are considering purchasing an LJ, and I'm looking for some feedback on the frame pictures that we have on it so far. I'm thinking that most of what is shown on the attachments appears to be pretty minor, especially considering it's located in the mid Atlantic.

Any thoughts that you have on it would be really appreciated.

Rob & Mike

 

[qslim]

Not immediately hateful, there’s a little rot around the holes on the first pic. Got any shots of the skid plate area close up from the side?

Either way I’d get a cheap scope & see what’s going on inside.

 

[BCB75]

I saw that one on FB. Looks like a good deal. What I did before traveling for mine, was ask the seller over the phone to stick his fingers in the frame holes to feel the bottom. If he says it's smooth, then it's definitely in good shape. Definitely check for yourself once you get there though.

 

[Midtenn]

That is too much rust for me, but I’m a stickler about that sorta thing. When I tour auto manufacturing plants I also point out rust and the workers dgaf.

 

[JEEPCJTJ]

In those pictures that frame doesn't look bad. Like qslim said, this is where you need to check. The brightest yellow area could already be in need of repair. The rest is not good. I'd be surprised if that TJ was anywhere near as bad as the brightest yellow.

 

[TheBoogieman]

Too much rust for me, unless the price is really good. Rust starts on the inside of the frame.

 

[Westtown Willy]

those photos aren't really all that helpful, though we do see some bad signs. If it's not too far I'd go look at it regardless of what we see there because it'll be a good learning experience as you hunt for one of these vehicles. In person inspection is always the most critical, though often times the photos are good enough to rule one out entirely without wasting your time... If it looks like a possible candidate, go see it. When you approach the vehicle often you can see a pile of rust right through one of the large round holes in the frame the seller conveniently didn't photograph, & when you do, leave. If you don't, step right up & stick your finger in those same entry points, if you feel piles of flakes, leave. If it feels smooth, then stick your cheap endoscopic camera (grab one from Amazon) and peer inside further than your finger can reach because as @TheBoogieman said above, that's where the real trouble begins, is the most advanced, and likes to hide under cover of darkness... If it looks like a train wreck, leave, otherwise, you've found yourself a good'n