![]() ![]() The customer also requested that the Skid Plate be restored as well. That is a typical sign that the Frame "Rivet Nuts" either started coming loose or had previously ripped out of the frame, and was an attempt to temporarily fix the problem. Notice the cut welds where the skid plate was welded to the frame. Those who are interested in these services can either call the number on the business post-card (in the last pic), or send a private message through the forums to trade contact info!Ĭall anytime between 10:00a - 10:00p, 7 days a week.īusiness is currently “by appointment onlyâ€.Ģ000 Jeep Wrangler (Severe Mid-Lower Frame Rot) Those who have questions or comments should post below. Innovative Product Fabrication & Welding, LLC €œPrices†for some of these services can be found below in post #5…īelow are some pics of past Jeep frame and body rail repairs (before & after). Jeep owners from out-of-state who have no way of transporting their Jeep in for repair can have it shipped (through a broker) for typically between $500-$750. The coating can also be touched up by the owner assuming it ever gets damaged (sliding on rocks, etc). The rustproofing process can extend further for an additional cost, or can be completed by the owner to save money. Pics show inside of frames after blasting & etching ![]() That process extends at least 6†into the remaining factory “front†frame section, and extends at least 12†into the factory “rear†frame section! Though, the insides of the factory (remaining) sections are blasted/etched/coated as far as reachable (from the "cut" openings). and those details will be covered in Post #6 (below) titled "Jeep Frame/Body-Rail Restoration (Por15 Process explained)"]] Are rivet nuts strong enough for jeep plate professional#Though, this is a professional coating/system which requires a certain level of expertise to make sure the process is effective. To learn more, go to POR-15 Technical Information [[This coating isn't like a typical paint, as most "other" coatings mainly just "mechanically bond" to an objects outer surface. All replacement sections are blasted, acid etched, and rustproofed (inside & out) with an extremely durable coating that is nearly as tough as the steel it is covering! The side step frame "rivet nuts" are also eliminated and now replaced with another style weld-in nut so it doesn't spin loose if ever attempting to remove the bolts in the future, or to allow rust to form under them! The skid plate frame "rivet nuts" are eliminated & instead replaced with weld-in style nut-assemblies which cannot fall out of the frame (even if for some near-impossible reason they ever came loose)! The new rail sections were designed to eliminate the unneeded (factory) holes, but have added drain holes (within the front and rear "lower control arm frame brackets" to let the elements out! These rails are designed to interlock into the existing factory sections (front & rear), and are Tig welded (100% penetration) to join the sections! that means a replacement frame section is guaranteed to NEVER rot out again! For those who have a Jeep frame (and structural under-body) rot problem (most typically the TJ’s), there is now a solution for those who don’t want to "junk" their Jeep!Ī company now exists (in Avon, Indiana) which specializes in fixing the typical rust problems on vehicles (mainly Jeeps)! Although the prices are dependent on what all needs fixed even the cost of all the "typical" repairs together are usually worth the investment (as those total costs would generally be less than half the price of a replacement "same year" Jeep, and ALL repairs are guaranteed for the life of the vehicle). ![]()
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