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chassis rust
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 4:03 pm
by 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 ?
Re: chassis rust
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:43 pm
by tracta
does no one have any suggestions?? most unusual
Re: chassis rust
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:44 pm
by 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
Re: chassis rust
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:45 pm
by 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
Re: chassis rust
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:02 pm
by skid
Re: chassis rust
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:46 pm
by muddymatt
Yeah cos they NEVER go rusty!!
Mine's a Tui.......................
Re: chassis rust
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:12 pm
by 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.
Re: chassis rust
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:30 pm
by De-Ranged
Show us a pic or two if you can, might be able to give you a cost idea to do the welding
Re: chassis rust
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:55 pm
by 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
