Topic: Rust spots, TJ front wings. (Read 3003 times)

Paulie · « **on:** October 21, 2012, 02:16:30 PM »

I've got rust bubbling up through the paint on both front wings in exactly the same place. Without examining too hard it would appear to be where there are some sort of reinforcing plates on the underside, maybe spot welded to the wing. Anyone else had this?

Nosebolt · « **Reply #1 on:** October 21, 2012, 02:18:27 PM »

Gaz had the same thing last year on his TJ

Paulie · « **Reply #2 on:** October 21, 2012, 02:22:54 PM »

The tight fisted bastard part of me says fix them, but the realist in me says it will only come back so get new wings. I've also got a couple of failed spot welds at the back next to the rear door. Not sure what to do about those either. I could try drilling and grinding them out and fitting rivets in there place.

Tank · « **Reply #3 on:** October 21, 2012, 02:46:00 PM »

Got the same thing on the TJ Rob and I bought,if you are okay at welding and are competant,you grind down the wings with a flappy disc to see the full extent,and then cut out the rust area and weld in new plate which is what we done yesterday

Panic mechanic! · « **Reply #4 on:** October 21, 2012, 02:47:13 PM »

just done this on a tj here, there is as you say a strengthening plate under the wing which is a great mud trap, when i cut the rust out there was loads of mud trapped up there,so make sure you keep it clean guys!

Paulie · « **Reply #5 on:** October 21, 2012, 03:40:33 PM »

Cool, not just me then. Welding sounds like a good option. Mine is serviceable if a tad unattractive. Nothing an angle grinder can't put right though, heh heh! I'll probably be sealing that plate when I'm done too.

robsrotti · « **Reply #6 on:** October 21, 2012, 03:52:20 PM »

The same thing on mine, I have brought 2 new wings but have not had them spayed and fitted yet. That can wait until the newyear. The only permanent fix is to cut the strenghtening plate out from under the wing and erase the problem altogether, and paint the underside with POR15 once repaired.

isle of man · « **Reply #7 on:** October 21, 2012, 04:28:46 PM »

MAD, MAD your all MAD I tell yer!!! You will bend the front wings soon as you adventure of tarmac, run with it!!

Paulie · « **Reply #8 on:** October 21, 2012, 04:49:23 PM »

They won't bend as easily if they are not full of rust holes. Anyway, I thought the object of off roading is surely to go around the rocks and trees, not through them.

isle of man · « **Reply #9 on:** October 21, 2012, 04:56:15 PM »

MMM....

isle of man · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2012, 04:58:52 PM »

And...

wildwood · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2012, 06:10:52 PM »

Feck...... Ouch and stuff.

Tube fenders tied into grill shaped tubed protection ......can't beat it...... £50 of tube will do it........and another £50 of sheet steel, fasteners and paint stuff....... Job done.......

isle of man · « **Reply #12 on:** October 21, 2012, 06:42:46 PM »

It jumped out and bit me!!

gazjeep · « **Reply #13 on:** October 21, 2012, 06:45:53 PM »

cut out the entire area of the strengthening plate & weld in a complete piece or it will come back again ..... I know this

Paulie · « **Reply #14 on:** October 21, 2012, 07:01:56 PM »

P'raps they should paint the trees dayglo orange for you Pete. And I assume your car is fitted with one of those new fangled steer-ing wheels?

isle of man · « **Reply #15 on:** October 21, 2012, 07:16:08 PM »

You have the jump seat when next we meet!!

Steering is for pussy I'm going-that-a-way....

Paulie · « **Reply #16 on:** October 21, 2012, 07:45:41 PM »

Quote from: isle of man on October 21, 2012, 07:16:08 PM

You have the jump seat when next we meet!!

As long as it's a dual control vehicle, you're on!..... I'll bring the orange paint.

isle of man · « **Reply #17 on:** October 21, 2012, 07:48:48 PM »

Bring thunder pants!!!

Paulie · « **Reply #18 on:** October 21, 2012, 07:59:39 PM »

ooh err! I'm afraid my wardrobe is a bit light in that department, p'raps I can get someone to weld me up a pair strong enough for a spell riding shotgun in your truck.

isle of man · « **Reply #19 on:** October 21, 2012, 08:02:15 PM »

Shut up and belt in...no screaming like a girl now, had enough of that with the "KY" crew....

Paulie · « **Reply #20 on:** October 21, 2012, 08:15:24 PM »

4 point harness I hope, don't want to be ejected out the window or something.

Truth is.....I hit a tree once. Although to be fair it was in a race, it didn't damage the truck and I managed to drive off before the marshalls spotted it and could penalise me for it.

isle of man · « **Reply #21 on:** October 21, 2012, 08:17:15 PM »

TREE, TREE I run over tree's...

Panic mechanic! · « **Reply #22 on:** October 21, 2012, 08:18:06 PM »

yup he does I can vouch for that, he goes where few jeeps have gone before!

Paulie · « **Reply #23 on:** October 21, 2012, 08:20:09 PM »

Or indeed want to go, as far as I can see.

Dutch · « **Reply #24 on:** October 21, 2012, 08:21:49 PM »

Ouch ..... fighting talk

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