Bounty Hunter Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Anybody have to replace any floorboards? How'd you go about it? I've got to replace metal in 3 areas, and have the donor truck. Just looking for some tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 On the 88 I threw a thick aluminum plate over the big hole and called it a day. :D I know my 90 is much worse, but haven't pulled up the carpet yet. Jeep on! --Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I bought a 16-gauge patch panel from Lowe's. I think it was 8" x 20" and it was just about a perfect fit for the area I needed to patch -- from the "frame" rail outboard to the sill. I'm not a welder but the father of a friend in NAXJA is, so he welded it in for me. It came out perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounty Hunter Posted March 14, 2006 Author Share Posted March 14, 2006 Could I use my 225 Lincoln buzz box to tack it in if I turn it down low enough? Or should I have my buddy Mig it in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Burn-through is a real problem with sheet metal. That was one reason for choosing the heavier of the two gauges Lowe's sells for patch panels. My friend's father mentioned that he had some problems preventing burn-through. If you have access to someone who can MIG it, that would certainly be better. Otherwise, crank it down as far as you can and practice on a test piece before you go live action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Not having the hookup like Eagle did, I opted for the thinner gauge sheet that Lowe's sells (IIRC it was 22 gauge). Cut/formed/bashed with a hammer to fit the contours, then zipped about 1000 1/8" self-tapping sheet metal screws around the perimeter. I layed a bead of flashing cement before setting the pieces in, then smeared the same stuff over the seams and screwheads on top, followed by 3 coats of spray on bedliner. The only "problem" with my plan is that the tranny tunnel underneath is now a deathtrap to your hands/forearms if you have to do any work in the area because of all the sharp pointy screws :oops: Makes working on the TC shifter assembly pretty exciting. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRC 88MJ Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 You can actually get partial and complete floorpanels from Sherman Auto Parts in Washington, MI. www.shermanparts.com and there's some company that sells full floors on Ebay once in a while. You can also cut patch panels out of XJs. The floors are close enough that you can make them work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
square Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 http://www.crosscanadaparts.com/ Is where I got mine They used to be reasonable priced but know it looks like the prices have doubled :( a floor plan used to be $40 now its over $100 :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounty Hunter Posted March 14, 2006 Author Share Posted March 14, 2006 I've got a '91 MJ for parts, haven't checked the floors yet so I'm hoping the metal is useable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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