At 06:22 PM 10/22/01 -0400, George Schiro wrote:
>Since I am about to remove the birdcage, are there any other areas of the
>frame that are prone to failure? While I have the frame accessible, I can
>re-inforce them. Are these failures due to corrosion or to a weak design?
George,
The failure of the shock mounts and torque tubes are a little of both;
poor design, and rot.
As to other rust problem areas:
1. Sill plates at "A" and "B" pillars - check the mounting holes also,
2. Plenumn,
3. All reinforcement plates on the chassis,
4. Shock towers,
5. Transmission cross brace,
6. All metal reinforcement plates under the floor pan
7. Bottom of door frame
John
John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net
Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229
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