85xjwoody
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Little Suamico Wi.
So I decided to rip the back of my unirails off along with my hitch. I have a couple ideas on what to do but could use some suggestions also on what could be done.
i dont have pics but my truck looked just like yours. i got a new xj and kept all the parts i could ever need from the old one. i had as much rust as yours if not more and it really mad be think about how weak the truck was with that rust so when you get a new one take a good look under it. mine is 100% rust free. but i did have to fly from ny to va to get it.
I have a company down the road that is going to bend some 1/8 thick sheet metal and make some new unirails in the back. They will be long enough to go all the way to the first bend in the frame. The filler neck will be either relocated or cut a hole for it.
I will be making new shackle mounts built next to the new rails.
I plan on instaling a new back section made out of 1/4 steel and also a new crossmember support between the gas tank and the cargo area.
I just need this to have a hitch installed and be a safe recovery point. The bumper mounts will be added later.
The cargo area might as well be rebuilt to with new flooring. I am working with little money I have for this so another jeep to swap over is a no go at this point.
I will be doing some cutting tonight hopefully. Pictures to follow.
Kim