Need comments, tips, thoughts, ideas.
Car will be 40 in Oct. Am keeping it.
Major rust has done some serious damage to the ps frame rail back there. DS ok.
-Found rust out hole, bottom of rail, in torque box area where it starts to curve up.
-Rear bumper shock mount end is not pretty.
Over axle sections are solid. Other areas fine. Car was undercoated way back.
Knew about some of it, but seen more than i planned on seeing today.
Took to shop today to have ps rear lower control arm replaced. Frame end bushing is shot.
Have a good spare. Plus install ps SMR lower torque box reinforcement. All parts already purchased.
On the lift, was clear what rust has done to the rail where the RLCA front bolt is.
Shop did not recommend doing the work without repairs to the rail. Safety factor too.
Disappointing setback, but it is what it is.
Nothing has failed or is imminent, but is time to repair/replace more metal.
So DIY phase 1 priority plan is being started today. The operation.
Temp repair plan for now, then go forward as needed.
Focus will be on lower control arm box area. Removing rear seat for inspection.
Little at a time. Fab, cut, weld, rivet, whatever. New structural metal as needed.
Wondering if LMR LRS-871R 87-93 rear frame rail will fit or splice in sections of it.
https://lmr.com/item/LRS-871R/87-93-...-frame-rail-rh
Found video showing rear floor pan remove and replace on a 93.
Good views of the structure under the rear floor pan.
A real help to me. Like watching a medical operation. I am the metal-tical doc.
Interesting view of the metal structure from a up top see thru perspective:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yw0Ozt2tug
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqo6jbvodzk
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