Rear Corners and Rust

justinhustle

justinhustle

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Cleveland, OH
Is this a common issue on TJ's? I got a quote of around $1,500 to repair and fix.

I also saw some places selling oem style rear corner replacements, anyone have any experience buying these?

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that's a common issue. I had rust on the passenger side and when I started repairing it turned into a hole. Used rust repair kit I found at the local auto parts store, bondo and color matching spray paint from the dealer.

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Yeah, that is a well hidden spot. I normally power-wash the inside of that on both spot by lifting the rubber cladding underneath and stick the nozzle in to it.
 
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I noticed in the past where my 2001 would hold some water behind the rear license plate mount. I placed some space washers between the Jeep body and the license plate mount so the water would drain better.
 
lxxtsy said:
that's a common issue. I had rust on the passenger side and when I started repairing it turned into a hole. Used rust repair kit I found at the local auto parts store, bondo and color matching spray paint from the dealer.

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Don't get offended but sorry to comment about your fix, rusts might creep in and push the bondo out and pop your paint like a bubble.... you need to hang out with fellow TJ owners in your area, they will weld a sheet metal for you. Just bribe them with a 6 pack and a little camaraderie gesture like talking about trails or something.
 
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