chassis rust

[tracta]

hi all, just pulled off the bull bars for the landie and found that the rail behind both sides has rusted out right where the springs attach. thats the only place that I have found rust so far (other than the firewall). can I cut this out and weld another bit of box steel on or will I need to replace the whole rail ? i need to get it revinned what would be the best action to take ?

[tracta]

does no one have any suggestions?? most unusual

[Heath]

Okay I'll have ago.

The cost of certing and getting the welding done might be better spent on a new chassis. Maybe a later model one?

Just thoughts.

Heath

[coxsy]

sorry if you can get at it cut the shit out weld in a new bit , paint it black cover in shit so it don't look new , you'll be cool
does that cover it

[skid]

buy a toyota

[muddymatt]

buy a toyota

Yeah cos they NEVER go rusty!!

Mine's a Tui.......................

[tracta]

[quote="Heath"]Okay I'll have ago.

The cost of certing and getting the welding done might be better spent on a new chassis. Maybe a later model one?

Just thoughts.

[quote]

its a series 3 and other than this bit seems to be in fairly good nick. ah well ill strip it all down and see how bad it is. as for buy ing a toymota skid I dont think so. althougth theres a few on trademe at the moment.

[De-Ranged]

Show us a pic or two if you can, might be able to give you a cost idea to do the welding

[tracta]

i will strip it right back first and see how much more there is, then will chuck some pics up if its only minimal. cheers