water (from sunroof) in frame (1 Viewer)

[1995fj80]

Hello. I noticed the driver's side carpet was wet for no reason. I would come to a stop and heard water rushing up. Accelerated and heard the water as well. I opened the driver's side door panel and saw no water (I thought it went down the window and accumulated in the door). I suspect that the rain water went down the sunroof drain (?) and into the frame. Where should I check for clogs? Should I drill a hole in the frame to get the water out? How can I plug those holes to avoid future rust issues. Otherwise the truck is awesome.
Thanks.

 

[LINUS]

The trick is to run your drains out using weed-eater line.

If you can get the square shape kind, chuck up the extra (drain hose empties out/routed down A-pillar) in a drill & spin slowly - remove & pour water down holes to verify, as said - it'll exit just forward the door out the body behind the pinchweld of the rocker.

I never have had issue with rear buildup, just cleared the 2 front ones 2-3 times in the last ~12 yrs.

 

[jfz80]

It's also likely just in your rockers and not frame so make sure and clean the pinch weld slits out with a zip tie from below to in addition to the sunroof drains. Just make sure your not directly underneath when you do so

You can also pul plastic plug in rocker for quicker release but make sure you get it back in correctly.

 

[Sc0-]

What he said... Same problem that I had when I bought my FZJ80 from the previous owner.

 

[1995fj80]

The trick is to run your drains out using weed-eater line.

If you can get the square shape kind, chuck up the extra (drain hose empties out/routed down A-pillar) in a drill & spin slowly - remove & pour water down holes to verify, as said - it'll exit just forward the door out the body behind the pinchweld of the rocker.

I never have had issue with rear buildup, just cleared the 2 front ones 2-3 times in the last ~12 yrs.

Thank you!!! I will work on it as soon as possible.

 

[1995fj80]

It's also likely just in your rockers and not frame so make sure and clean the pinch weld slits out with a zip tie from below to in addition to the sunroof drains. Just make sure your not directly underneath when you do so

You can also pul plastic plug in rocker for quicker release but make sure you get it back in correctly.

Thank you!!! I will work on it as soon as possible.