Hey guys, I just bought a 99 TJ about a month ago. A few days ago I took a steel wire brush to the rear trailing arms and took off a whole bunch of rust, and found a big hole (see pic).
I've been doing some research and it seems like Safe T Caps may be my best option. Does anyone have any experience with this? Unfortunately I do not know how to weld, so I'll have to take it to a shop. The best I can do is clean the area up as best I can before hands. I live in Winchester, about 15 minutes north of Boston, does anyone know of a good welder in the area that won't charge me an arm and a leg?
If anyone wants to take a look and help out, I'll throw plenty of pizza, beer, burgers, and hot dogs your way!
edit: whoops, picture make it in...
Frame rot - Safe T Cap?
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Frame rot - Safe T Cap?
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Re: Frame rot - Safe T Cap?
Pic, what pic
Check out his thread. Lot's of good info!
http://www.baystatejeepers.com/forum/vi ... =31&t=4043
Carl McFly on this forum had his frame repaired. Came out really nice!
Check out his thread. Lot's of good info!
http://www.baystatejeepers.com/forum/vi ... =31&t=4043
Carl McFly on this forum had his frame repaired. Came out really nice!
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Re: Frame rot - Safe T Cap?
never ever wire brush a TJ frame! its the quickest way to destroy it! Welcome to THAT club.
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Re: Frame rot - Safe T Cap?
Next up, torque box...it's looking awfully thin