Jimny rust problem!

Probablynotfrank wrote: that's the front drivers side ones and passengers the same, I'm more concerned about body mounts than patching it

Oh dear........that looks like bad news. In my eyes if all mounts are like that then it is the end.

Crikey that's a mess! Hiring a welder to do it would well be more than the car is worth. And to do it properly would require the body separated from the chassis, in my opinion, anyway. Also good fabrication and welding skills is another must. But if you have the facilities, time and skills doing it yourself would not be expensive after you have bought the steel sheet. As for the boot, the forum shop can supply complete floor panels too. More photos of the other mounts and the boot floor would be good for a finite recommendation of the car.

Simply amazed by how the jimnys rust in your country.
Guess we are lucky to get better protection put on them when new on import.

edit: I have recycled 3-4 SJ's way better looking than this.. Due to the rust.
Stripped them for the parts to sell and to come alive on better projects.

Hi, I have just replaced my front panel due to rust in the same places, panel available from Suzuki and fits like a glove, remove front wings and bumper, remove front body mount bolts,(probably need to replace these), drill out spot welds, spot weld panel on, no need to jack body or worry about the body moving as the middle mounts hold it on.

www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/7-jimny...nd-front-body-mounts

This is what I've done, decided to have at it with the help of some friends!


Removed this 'patch' from it.....

Probablynotfrank wrote: This is what I've done,

Good job.
It is such a shame when floors have not lasted.