The floor pan in this area consists of overlapping sheet metal. Does anyone know if the bolt used to fasten the outer horizontal flange of the front leaf spring mount to the floor pan is the only means of securing this part of the mount to the floor pan? The undercoating still exists on my Xj so, I cannot see any spot weld markings, when viewed from below, to determine if they were also used to secure this smaller piece of the leaf spring mount to the floor. The assembly caulk above and around the bolt (on the inside of the passenger cabin) makes it impossible for me to tell if spot welds secure this part of the leaf spring mount from above.
My floor pan is rusting a little in this area above the leaf spring mount so, I am wondering if removing the bolt will permit me to pry the outer flange away from the floor pan so, I can sand away some of the rust and use POR-15 or Chassis Saver on the affected area before I reinstall the bolt.
My floor pan is rusting a little in this area above the leaf spring mount so, I am wondering if removing the bolt will permit me to pry the outer flange away from the floor pan so, I can sand away some of the rust and use POR-15 or Chassis Saver on the affected area before I reinstall the bolt.