chassis rust patch (1 Viewer)

[Nerp124]

hey guys i was inspecting a 60 today and noticed 2 rust spots and bent metal at the rear of the chassis near the shackle mounts on both sides. Is this bad?

 

[dbleon]

Doesn’t look too bad . Very common problem.l in these. Search “ C channel rust repair” Your in for a fun job if you choose to repair. Basically you’ll remove the existing inner c channel sleeve and replace. Most guys bolt a new one in. Some choose to box in that section of frame ...... The Factory hot rivers are an absolute bear To get out. But an angle grinder, sledge and air chisel will do the job. Just be prepared to discover other rust problems potentially lurking

 

[g-man]

Trail Tailor makes a nice replacement kit for the C-channels. They are usually the first place to rust on the frame. Here's my documented repair:

installing c channels

I bought a set of C channels from Trail Tailor and contemplating this job. Waiting for some nicer weather. Looks like I need to ...(EDIT..I am editing and deleting steps as I work through this) 1.(EDIT) Use a cutting torch or air hammer (with several spare chisel blades) and Cut, grind drill...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[mongoose2231]

I also have done the channel repair using TT's kit. Straight forward but a bitch to pull old ones out.

 

[OSS]

The metal is still sufficiently strong. The rust hasn't killed it yet ... but it will if ignored.

If that entire rusted frame area is saturated with a non drying, creeping, corrosion inhibitor, the rust can be stopped and further rust damage stopped.
It won't look nice and likely will stink of whatever you choose (do a sniff test first before committing to contaminating your car)
but with the right stuff sprayed on, you can save that frame section