unibody strength

retard_ed_1 · Sep 30, 2004

how much of these acutaly unibody strength comes from the floor, mine rusted all to hell and i just want to know if i can just weld some floor metal in or is there something special i have to do, im also developing crack near the rear spring mounts, it that bad?

BajaXJ92 · Sep 30, 2004

ever drilled a hole through the floor?

the unibody is a joke.

I bashed my rocker this past weekend at Paragon, and completely buckled the floor.

Cutting out rust, and welding in new floor pans is the correct way to do it.

retard_ed_1 · Sep 30, 2004

when i say a little rust i mean i just about have to replace the whole floor, front to back side to side, i guess i got to get under and weld to " frame" too right?

thanks

Buck Jackson · Sep 30, 2004

retard_ed_1 said:
when i say a little rust i mean i just about have to replace the whole floor, front to back side to side, i guess i got to get under and weld to " frame" too right?

thanks

If its really that bad, might be time to consider getting another unibody, or another XJ. That or use what you have to build a killer offroad only rig....think tube frame...
Buck :canada:

96XJCLASSIC · Sep 30, 2004

Buck Jackson said:
If its really that bad, might be time to consider getting another unibody, or another XJ. That or use what you have to build a killer offroad only rig....think tube frame...
Buck :canada:

wouldn't another unibody be another XJ ????? Humm something to ponder :smoker:

hologram · Sep 30, 2004

I have a crack about 6 inches from the rear on both sides. Can I just weld a piece of metal around it or do I have to do something special to weld on a uni body?

Buck Jackson · Sep 30, 2004

96XJCLASSIC said:
wouldn't another unibody be another XJ ????? Humm something to ponder :smoker:

Sorry, I guess I wasn't specific enough. You could buy another XJ and start from there, or you could go to a wrecker and look for a stripped XJ unibody and switch everything from yours to the new one. If its already stripped, then you can repair any damage properly and easily while you build it up.
Buck :canada:

joecool · Oct 3, 2004

I have a similar problem with the floor being rusted out, but mine is only from the frame rails to the outside edge. I went to a reliable local welding shop to see how much it would cost to repair. They gave me an estimate of around $650, if memory serves. So what I am getting at is do you think it is worth it? I am currently a college student, so I dont drive it right now, and I only offroad a few times a year. Thanks in advance, you guys always seem to have the best advice.

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