I'm looking at a 2003 Rubicon and was sent these pics. Trying to get more but want to see what you guys think and see.
How bad is this rust
- Thread starter Dennis Velez
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I see holes.
That would be a no go. Ill bet you could pull that belly pan off by hand.
That would be a no go. Ill bet you could pull that belly pan off by hand.
derekmac
TJ Addict
Doesn't look promising. If it's stupid cheap, and you don't mind putting time and money into it, it could be worth it. Chances are it won't be, and the rust is probably worse than what you can see in those pics.
OP
I would stay away from that. It's a big project, I can tell you that!
Imapepper
TJ Enthusiast
That frame would be considered mint here in salt land, I'm not showing my frame, heh
That frame looks painted once, and its showing rust again... I'd steer clear.
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TJ2
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Jay P
TJ Enthusiast
I have to say that it’s funny how scared of rust some of you are. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t be leary of it but you dry land Jeepers would have a hard time buying anything as a local in some of the rust belt areas. What a luxury it would be to be able to buy a Jeep or any vehicle with no rust that wasn’t brand new. Here in Utah it’s a problem but not like it is in the Northeast. The above frame is pretty bad and I wouldn’t buy it having said that. Not bashing I just think it’s kind of funny is all. Carry on ..
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TJ2
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I agree! I’m actually glad I wasn’t a part of this forum prior to buying because I’m sure I would have been talked out of my 2,700 tj with some rust. I’m not meaning to minimize the rust concerns, but I’ve been driving it since May, with minimal work done to it, and it is holding up. That doesn’t mean that I’m now not taking steps to preserve it as best as possible. I’ve never worried about Ruston any vehicle. Unless I fall through the floor in spring, I’d say my purchase was one of the best I’ve made!
Jay P
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Jay P
TJ Enthusiast
It adds character! Fall through the floor lol I bought a 69 Mustang once when I was young and my passenger did put his foot through the floor. Young Jay P thought it was hilarious [emoji38]
Honestly this forum has made me more observant of it and I have lots of preventative work to do but now I’m afraid of BLO. @TJ2 maybe you can give us a little write up on this.
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TJ2
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"it adds character"
Now, I admire that phrase sir!
It made me feel less appreciative of rusts
Jay P
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TJ2
TJ Expert
See now this pisses me off! 2014 Z71 rust makes me cringe! Rancho rust
Hey wait a minute, I thought it will add character
Hey wait a minute, I thought it will add character
Jay P
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Jay P
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Imapepper
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UPJOHN
TJ Enthusiast
The only way around rust here in the U.P. of Michigan is to only drive your vehicles in the 4th of July parade, and only if it's not raining, or snowing on the 4th.
Even vehicles bought in the south or west don't last if driven here.
Even vehicles bought in the south or west don't last if driven here.