Cracking around second battery mounting bolts

[lthall]

Hi all, I just picked up a 2008 ST. It is a hail damaged car that has been written off by the insurance company, fixed and re-regestered. So it is almost a brand new car. (only 30k)

I notised that there is some cracking around where the second battery would go. I didn't see it with the batery in there so I am not sure if this was a mounting problem or a weekness with the body.

Has anybody else had problems like this?

I intend to just get the cracks re-welded and painted.

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah its pretty common mate. get it rewelded and make sure you fit a quality second battery tray that is supported from the top rather than just he inner guard.

A Battery is really bloody heavy mate!

[lthall]

Thanks MudRunnerTD.

I will see if I can find a picture of an ARB one.

If you have a photo of how yours is mounted it would be great to see it!