scottonthefen
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I'm thinking ahead about the bump stop repairs I need to make.
Between the chassis and the plate that is part of the bump stop there is another section of plate with a rolled flange either end:
This middle plate is only welded to the chassis with a couple of short runs on the side. I think the rot is not only caused by the bumping of the axle but also water and mud being able to get in above that middle plate and sit up against the chassis.
When I repair the chassis I can cut these old 'bump plates' off and re-use them if they're ok, or bend some new ones. When I've repairs the chassis rail itself, I think it would be worth welding these 'bump plates' back on all round to prevent water getting in again. Or is there a good reason they weren't done like that to begin with?
Between the chassis and the plate that is part of the bump stop there is another section of plate with a rolled flange either end:
This middle plate is only welded to the chassis with a couple of short runs on the side. I think the rot is not only caused by the bumping of the axle but also water and mud being able to get in above that middle plate and sit up against the chassis.
When I repair the chassis I can cut these old 'bump plates' off and re-use them if they're ok, or bend some new ones. When I've repairs the chassis rail itself, I think it would be worth welding these 'bump plates' back on all round to prevent water getting in again. Or is there a good reason they weren't done like that to begin with?
