helliphinon8
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Queen Creek, AZ
I've looked all over this site and only found ONE post that has found this problem, but there was zero advise on how to fix it. So I'm just thinking that all of you out there with rear tire carrying bumpers need to catch this before it becomes as bad as this. It's a spot that nobody really even sees. I only found it while loading up for a camping trip a couple weeks ago when my rear tailgate was up. I will be starting the repair tomorrow night @ work and I'll post all of the pictures as I go. Using the resources I have(very little mild steel @ an aerospace plant), I'm going to TIG weld the cracks up using Argon gas back-up, and I'm then going to TIG weld 1/8" CRS plate all around the 4-bolt pattern on each side and plug weld them in the center. Then I'm going to tie the 2 plates together with another 1/8" plate between to spread the load. I'll then bolt my bumper back on and build gusseting braces that will bolt to the trailer hitch to prevent anymore undue stress on the rear bumper mounts. Repair pictures will be coming soon, so stay tuned and check your bumpers!!