4x4JeePmaNthINg
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This topic has been beaten time and again, which is why im going to ask this stuff. Im sure over time theres a few things you all would/wouldnt do again or can clarify.
Im leaning toward ruffstuff center stiffeners, 2nd choice iro
Prep:
remove all undercoating and Only remove paint to bare metal where welding, Yes?
I dont understand why everyone removes all of the factory primed metal. Sure some will burn away, but isn't this worth leaving where your not welding?, its far superior to rattle can.
I plan on torching/scrapping the undercoat off, then use goo gone pro power to remove remaining residue. Then just sand weld areas to bare metal.
Weld through primer, use or dont use?(upol copper)
all my research shows this burns off anyway so maybe better rust preventive coating should be used for the inside of the stiffener?
install/design:
ruff/iro both have that lip for the floor board. Was this designed to be welded on or just seam sealed around as a support?
welding the flex/split areas of the stiffeners, I see many folks weld this solid. Is this best practice or does that make a worse stress area compared to the rosette areas?
This is my DD so ide like to do the best job I can with these, thank you for your help.
Im leaning toward ruffstuff center stiffeners, 2nd choice iro
Prep:
remove all undercoating and Only remove paint to bare metal where welding, Yes?
I dont understand why everyone removes all of the factory primed metal. Sure some will burn away, but isn't this worth leaving where your not welding?, its far superior to rattle can.
I plan on torching/scrapping the undercoat off, then use goo gone pro power to remove remaining residue. Then just sand weld areas to bare metal.
Weld through primer, use or dont use?(upol copper)
all my research shows this burns off anyway so maybe better rust preventive coating should be used for the inside of the stiffener?
install/design:
ruff/iro both have that lip for the floor board. Was this designed to be welded on or just seam sealed around as a support?
welding the flex/split areas of the stiffeners, I see many folks weld this solid. Is this best practice or does that make a worse stress area compared to the rosette areas?
This is my DD so ide like to do the best job I can with these, thank you for your help.