Unibody Fail

[Wiser]

Went to pull out all the carpet today because it started to mildew from all the rain...this is why it is important to plate the frame and build a cage. I'm sure there's more cracks along the tunnel but I don't feel like cringing anymore than I have tonight. How's the old saying go? "She's gonna fold like a taco" :helpme:

 

[souske]

 

[rockclimber]

time to start welding

 

[Wiser]

time to start welding

Yeah i have lots of work ahead of me.

 

[JohnX]

past time to start welding

 

[GrimmJeeper]

yeah I'm with John, it's way too late for welding. i'd be willing to bet it's starting to pull the spot welds around the hatch and separating at the top of the rear windows.

that's exactly what happened to my black jeep, and eventually led to this:

 

[cracker]

bawahahahahaha.... :laugh3:

Before a lift or anything, structural reinforcement needs be done first....folks just don't want to listen. :twak:

time to call the recycler.....just get a fresh body and start over properly.

 

[cal]

Your body is falling apart. You break knuckles, high steer arms and transmission bellhousings.

Have you considered the problem being behind the wheel?

 

[sidewaysstarion]

Have you considered the problem being behind the wheel?

Yeah, he should probably check his unit bearings.

 

[Wiser]

Your body is falling apart. You break knunckles (never broke those), high steer arms(those neither) and transmission bellhousings. (Guilty)

Have you considered the problem being behind the wheel?

FTFY

 

[Wiser]

yeah I'm with John, it's way too late for welding. i'd be willing to bet it's starting to pull the spot welds around the hatch and separating at the top of the rear windows.

that's exactly what happened to my black jeep, and eventually led to this:

Yeah unfortunately thats happening.

 

[XXROZXX]

Who in their right mind would go as far as doing a low cog build on tons and 40's without plating frame rails? Is it linked or leaf spring?

That's XJ 101

 

[cracker]

Who in their right mind would go as far as doing a low cog build on tons and 40's without plating frame rails? Is it linked or leaf spring?

That's XJ 101

I told him to toss it and get a used buggy and fix it up.....way cheaper in the long run.

 

[cracker]

or something like this:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehicles-trailers-sale/1561537-f-toy-chassis-linked-rear.html

 

[Wiser]

Scrapping it and buying a chassis

 

[Wiser]

bawahahahahaha.... :laugh3:

Before a lift or anything, structural reinforcement needs be done first....folks just don't want to listen. :twak:

time to call the recycler.....just get a fresh body and start over properly.

Exactly. This was more of a "not what to do" thread.

 

[boostamante]

Haters gonna hate.

Sucks dude, good luck with the next build.

 

[Wiser]

Haters gonna hate.

Sucks dude, good luck with the next build.

Thanks julio. It is what it is.

 

[cracker]

buy this and put your front axle in

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehicles-trailers-sale/1507121-3-seater-buggy-truggy.html

you will have to un lastara the look a little but much of it is ready...link it up and go go go with coil overs

 

[XXROZXX]

I told him to toss it and get a used buggy and fix it up.....way cheaper in the long run.

I agree !