Cj5 rusted frame repair
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- 1974 cj5, 304, 3 sp. All stock as far as I know except for headers and exhaust. I believe that the trans, t/c and axles are stock as well. Currently undergoing major surgery with a fiberglass body transplant and skeletal repairs.
I have a 1974 CJ5 that is getting a fiberglass body. It has some rust issues with the frame. The body mount location just above the lr spring mount is rusted through and broken. The frame lower rail is also very thin at the spring mount and jounce bumpers, and is rusted through at lr shackle mount. I'm thinking of replacing the lr section at shackle and welding flat stock on thin areas. Unsure whether its better to cut out sections and weld in repair pieces on top or bottom rails to eliminate rust build up between new and old or just put a patch over it and weld in place. Any advice from a voice of experience would be appreciated. Thanks!