Rear trailing arm chasis mount hole flogged out.

[Big-AL]

The chasis mount for my Escudo rear trailing arms are flogged out. (the bolt can move inside the hole) What do you guys think is the best fix?

* drill hole out bigger and lathe a stepped washer to insert into hole
* weld a plate over the hole and drill new hole (mild steel? thickness?)
* weld high tensile washer over flogged hole
* drill out hole and use a longer crush tube

[lexlux]

i had the same problem with my hilux ,went to north shore plate cutters & got some washer cut 50 x 5 mm they have a $ 40 .00 min charge so get a few cut .
then just welded on with longer bolts ..job done

[LOLYF]

As lexlux said....I did the same with mine but before it flogged out, and i was cheap so made the washers myself with a drill press and a hole saw

[Big-AL]

so 5mm mild steel is sufficient?

[LOLYF]

so 5mm mild steel is sufficient?

Seems to be holding up fine for me.

But then I drive pretty sedately

[Filthy4x4]

Most places that sell bolts should sell 50x50x6mm washers, I will be doing this to tighten up a few holes on my truck.

Cheers