2000 100 Series Getting Really Tired, Anyone Agree its a parts car now? Info in post

[dclc]

I was trying to figure out what to do about the rust. Thanks for the advice! I just can't put her down....I just love i...

 

[Malleus]

Hey everyone, I bit the bullet and started pulling the CV joint. Unfortunately I didnt know that means replacing the upper control arm!....I took a ton of pictures if the underbody. The frame is solid except where the front body to frame mounts are....and the passenger side rocker is rusty, I figure due to a clogged sunroof drain. After cleaning up the car yesterday I starting thinking of doing the work myself...maybe not the rack as that is difficult on my back....Let me know what you think of my rust survey pics. They are on google drive, I shared to anyone with the link: LC-under-body - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pMToDzVHYqxdyCTbflghjo32k-VZxsuY?usp=sharing

I think I will need to break the lower Ball Joint to get the CV out, and tricks on the upper ball joint replacement would be great. Not pumped about pulling the upper control arm.....My Dad told me years ago, never fall in love with your car....damn it

If you haven't completed the CV axle replacement yet, replace the rack while it's out. Yes, as was said, you need to break the lower control arm loose first.

You can clean up and stop the rust in the rocker, if it's not open to the environment, by filling it with EvapoRust, or the same concoction you make yourself.

FWIW, if you have to fall in love with a car, make it a Land Cruiser.