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wanted240 · 04-21-2010, 03:48 PM

i have bad frame rot i was wondering if i could get any suggestions with how to fix.

Thanksframe repair.jpg

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***S14DB*** · 04-21-2010, 03:56 PM

There are replacement inner rails.

Looks like the other side has had this done already and this side has had some square tube stock welded in.

wanted240 · 04-21-2010, 05:08 PM

I'm thinking of making my own rail. Does anyone think there is a way to put the car on its side in order to build a very strong custom rail?

j20accord00 · 04-21-2010, 07:57 PM

rotisserie but i cant imagine that going very well.

why not get it on a lift and do it from under or how about just put it on ramps and get under there.

id just buy the liners as mentioned above because they are cheap enough or just find a cleaner shell.

240sxcure · 04-22-2010, 08:47 AM

Suggest finding a cleaner shell also.

It will save you tons of hours and cash rather trying to repair that rust which still may be 100% when done.

wanted240 · 04-23-2010, 10:19 AM

i can not afford a new shell right now. i have a idea all made up. when it starts to get fabed i will show pics. i am looking for fenders though too.

wanted240 · 09-08-2010, 07:29 AM

I got a new frame rail finally! it just came in today. Any one know the best way to get the old rail out?

***S14DB*** · 09-08-2010, 07:39 AM

Angle grinder.

wanted240 · 09-08-2010, 08:03 AM

Just simply dut it out? i heard something about spot weld drilling. is that
necessary?

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

Angle grinder.

***S14DB*** · 09-08-2010, 08:16 AM

Doesn't seem to be any spot welds left to drill.

wanted240 · 09-08-2010, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

Doesn't seem to be any spot welds left to drill.

Hahaha underneath the car the rest of thr rail is still connected.

wanted240 · 09-08-2010, 03:01 PM

any more info?

***S14DB*** · 09-08-2010, 05:57 PM

You can ether grind down the spot welds or drill them out. Then grind out the rest of the rusted mess.

wanted240 · 09-09-2010, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

You can ether grind down the spot welds or drill them out. Then grind out the rest of the rusted mess.

Alright. i will probably just use a grinder and my cutting wheel so i can get out the rust alot better.

Duker · 09-25-2010, 10:42 PM

xcessive manufacturing makes replacement rails... heres the link
Xcessive Manufacturing
id suggest completely removing the part of your rail thats rotten weld this in place and then id clean the rest of the surrounding area up and i would then undercoat the hell out of it..
im not sure if they are spot welded in but if so there is a certain drill bit you need to use.....
im sure you can get it at a fastenal or somewhere you can buy body repair stuff
maybe even harbor freight...

redline240sx · 09-26-2010, 01:30 PM

^^ wow I will def look into this. Price is pretty reasonable to.

*Wake* · 09-26-2010, 01:43 PM

Read This
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/181640-rest...ml#post1998813

Do what he did.

04-21-2010, 03:48 PM	#1
wanted240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: colton Posts: 72 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Frame help. Got a picture of the problem i have bad frame rot i was wondering if i could get any suggestions with how to fix. Thanksframe repair.jpg Click on image to enlarge

04-21-2010, 03:56 PM	#2
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	There are replacement inner rails. Looks like the other side has had this done already and this side has had some square tube stock welded in. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

04-21-2010, 07:57 PM	#4
j20accord00 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SEASIDE PARK, NJ Age: 35 Posts: 720 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	rotisserie but i cant imagine that going very well. why not get it on a lift and do it from under or how about just put it on ramps and get under there. id just buy the liners as mentioned above because they are cheap enough or just find a cleaner shell. __________________ 92 Coupe ka-t

09-08-2010, 07:39 AM	#8
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Angle grinder. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

09-08-2010, 08:16 AM	#10
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Doesn't seem to be any spot welds left to drill. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

04-21-2010, 05:08 PM	#3
wanted240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: colton Posts: 72 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm thinking of making my own rail. Does anyone think there is a way to put the car on its side in order to build a very strong custom rail?

04-22-2010, 08:47 AM	#5
240sxcure Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NE Posts: 270 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Suggest finding a cleaner shell also. It will save you tons of hours and cash rather trying to repair that rust which still may be 100% when done.

04-23-2010, 10:19 AM	#6
wanted240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: colton Posts: 72 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i can not afford a new shell right now. i have a idea all made up. when it starts to get fabed i will show pics. i am looking for fenders though too.

09-08-2010, 07:29 AM	#7
wanted240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: colton Posts: 72 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got a new frame rail finally! it just came in today. Any one know the best way to get the old rail out?

09-08-2010, 03:01 PM	#12
wanted240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: colton Posts: 72 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	any more info?

09-08-2010, 05:57 PM	#13
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	You can ether grind down the spot welds or drill them out. Then grind out the rest of the rusted mess. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

09-25-2010, 10:42 PM	#15
Duker Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ky Posts: 247 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	xcessive manufacturing makes replacement rails... heres the link Xcessive Manufacturing id suggest completely removing the part of your rail thats rotten weld this in place and then id clean the rest of the surrounding area up and i would then undercoat the hell out of it.. im not sure if they are spot welded in but if so there is a certain drill bit you need to use..... im sure you can get it at a fastenal or somewhere you can buy body repair stuff maybe even harbor freight...

09-26-2010, 01:30 PM	#16
redline240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 706 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	^^ wow I will def look into this. Price is pretty reasonable to. __________________ 91 S13 Ka-t

09-26-2010, 01:43 PM	#17
Wake Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, ca Age: 38 Posts: 6,699 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Read This http://zilvia.net/f/chat/181640-rest...ml#post1998813 Do what he did. __________________ S.P.P.S. Member #00 CoUpe LOve Member #00

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