Hello Guest

Body Mount Rust

  • 2 Replies
  • 1106 Views

0 Members and 5 Guests are viewing this topic.

*

Offline pepatt

  • 174
  • 0
  • Gender: Male
Body Mount Rust
« on: March 17, 2008, 10:26:20 PM »
I just bought a 95 Tracker and I'm getting ready to lift it. During my initial inspection I found that the back of the rear body mount is rusted through. The metal seems too thin here to be structural, but I may be wrong. Does anyone have any tips for fixing this? If it is not structural I was thinking of fiberglass; if structural I assume welding some new metal in is the answer. Anybody else run into this? I can't find any posts specifically for the mounts - but then I'm new!
Thanks!
pepatt

*

Offline bentparts

  • *
  • 4536
  • 60
  • Gender: Male
  • I'd rather be Blown AND Injected.
    • mikekallie's flickr photos
Re: Body Mount Rust
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2008, 05:23:26 AM »
Yeah, been there too. The rear body mounts are part of a boxed in section between the rear kick panel of the rear seat, and the outer body shell. This creates a cavity where water collects from coming in the rear side vents. There is supposed to be a drain hole in the bottom of the cavity, mine was plugged with accumulated debri, hense the rot. I ended up cutting out all the rusted parts and welding in new metal. I  cleaned the area inside as much as possible first, and sprayed rubberized undercoating into the cavity once it was dried out. ( before welding it shut.)  It's kinda weird, but only my pass rear and drivers front body mounts were effected. It's a pita job, but worth doing if you plan on keeping your rig, especially if the rest is in good shape. Other areas prone to rot are under the front mats, especially the pass side, and under the battery tray. Check those areas too. Welcome aboard the forum.
The usual stuff, and 2nd generation Air to liquid intercooled TURBOCHARGER

*

Offline pepatt

  • 174
  • 0
  • Gender: Male
Re: Body Mount Rust
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2008, 07:48:04 AM »
There is supposed to be a drain hole in the bottom of the cavity, mine was plugged with accumulated debri, hense the rot.

Ahhh! Good to know. I will be sure to put a drain hole in there when I (re)fabricate.

It's a pita job, but worth doing if you plan on keeping your rig, especially if the rest is in good shape.
That's what I figured. To let it go would most likely be very regrettable. The rest of this vehicle is like new. Last owner was a lady who must have babied it.
pepatt