sundayrider

I had my 89 YJ inspected and it passed. I insured it and started the build process only to find out after the frame was rusted. Should a person look at reinforcing the frame or finding a used one in better shape? I can do the work myself but I am new at this jeep thang.

Thanks

patyjlongmire

how bad is it? If small can be patched

sundayrider

I found a shop that looking at it tomorrow. They said they have experience with the repair. We will see. My buddy said to log on here and ask if someone had a frame leaning up against the wall :) Have you had a similar problem? Do you know if the quadratec parts are an acceptable repair?

http://www.quadratec.com/category/Je...s/38/index.htm

Thanks

patyjlongmire

Shop hrly rate will kill you. But yj frame rot is really common can be fixed if caught in time. Mine had a small spot started but got to it ( frame was full of dirt )

patyjlongmire

those parts will work seen it done before

sundayrider

Thanks for the feedback. Do you know what the min max offset is for rims if I want to go to a 30x9.50R15LT

http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...AdIdZ266165993

patyjlongmire

should be fine with no offset 500 is a little much. Those tires are nice. had a set work well in mud and snow

sundayrider

..... or any info on how much offset is practical for the YJ

clancob2

personnaly i more like the idea of a good shape frame! i found mine around 800$ and is you give him love there's no problem

mike89yjsahara

I had the same situation. I bought my 89 knowing that the frame was rough but upon further inspection it was totally rotted. I wish they had those replacement parts three years ago!! Long story short, A good patch will take much less time and money than a frame up resto.