Chassis Issues!!!!

08mckerp

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• Nov 29, 2009

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Am currently in the process of putting +5" terra firma shocks on and so hav to change the top rear shock mountings. however removed the rear right one to find a fookin big hole! (see pic) is this going to be repairable? havnt removd the left one but expect it will b the same

 

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gemsdad

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• Nov 29, 2009

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08mckerp said:

Am currently in the process of putting +5" terra firma springs on and so hav to change the top rear shock mountings. however removed the rear right one to find a fookin big hole! (see pic) is this going to be repairable? havnt removd the left one but expect it will b the same

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yes,just get it plated and re-drill the holes.

 

08mckerp

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ok, cheers. whats best thickness plate to use? 3-4mm??

 

gemsdad

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08mckerp said:

ok, cheers. whats best thickness plate to use? 3-4mm??

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well you are doing some serious off roading i take it,so i would go with the 4 mm myself.

 

bevhelee

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• Nov 29, 2009

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5 inch lift!!!

 

08mckerp

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• Nov 29, 2009

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only a 2" lift but 5" shocks. hav relocation cones fitted. (or will do once ive fixd the hole)

 

bevhelee

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• Nov 29, 2009

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makes more sense, done the same but +4 inch shocks

 

LR90

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• Nov 30, 2009

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Just cut it out see how far it goes untill you hit good metal again! then acid it inside (well everywhere) Then red oxide then seal the red oxide with sum hammerite etc you must seal the red oxide as it is porous! weld the plate in re drill if necessary bobs ur uncle fannies ur aunt! job done!

 

08mckerp

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• Nov 30, 2009

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is it worth cutting out the chassis or just welding a bit of plate directly over the top? as long as the plate is welded to gd metal

 

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steve bain

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• Nov 30, 2009

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cut it out or it will rust through in a year or so. thats why mot welding always fails because they often just plate over the rust. in theory though if the rust is killed chemically it shouldn't matter.

 

08mckerp

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y is nothing eva simple!! also any ideas wher to get rust killer other than tinternet??

 

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steve bain

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• Nov 30, 2009

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i'd buy an angle grinder and cut it out myself. rust killer can be bought from most outlets like halfords. i personally wouldn't use it though.

 

08mckerp

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• Nov 30, 2009

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yer will hopfully get started on it this afternoon.

 

LR90

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Rust killer from halfords is poo! If you want proper stuff acid ring these guys

Just say you want a tin of the white rust eating acid

BS-Supplies 01782819638 if for sum reason you don't get through just let me no as they are changing premises atm

Ask for woz he will sort you out no mither!

 

iannotts

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• Nov 30, 2009

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i would cut it out with the plasma cutter :mooning: