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    Mudski's High Warn High Mount Rebuild into an ARB GU Bar

    Quote Originally Posted by PeeBee View Post
    Mark, how much of a job to replace this sub assy - is it bolted or spot welded in place. I suspect the corrosion will be extended on those members - I work in an acid plant attached to the mine and see this sort of thing all the time - once it starts the cancer grows quickly. Sure you are not in the same situation however I think chasing this locally is going to end in tears and frustration unfortunately. Really sorry to see this, feel for you.
    The rust is only in those pics but maybe a centimetre or so further out. It’s only where the double wall sections are. I has put my inspection camera in the lower rubber section and there’s nothing.
    So everything you see in this pic from the engine forward. Needs to come off.


    Which means a/c, radiator assy, power steering oil cooler, lights, fans all wiring and what else there is. I have been told this will be spot weld in place too. I’m trying to see where but haven’t found yet. Plus I may need to loosen the second and maybe third row body mounts so I can remove the front mounts. If I do, that also means removing the front seats and carpet to access the bolts. Not sure if I need to do this though.
    Time to stop and drink some whiskey and think on it. This is a lot to sink in.
    I could hit it with acid to clean it up. Then have a crack at patching it up and hoping for the best.
    Or. Start stripping her down.

    I could be worse Phil. And be jobless. As much as it’s pissed me off....


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    Yeah definatly worthwhile sitting down with a bevvy to think through even sit on it for a night and have a fresh look in the morn always helps. .

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    Looks like you've got a big job there Mark. Thanks for reminding me never to look there. If time permits I would be changing it. Unless you're planning on moving it on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jay see View Post
    Looks like you've got a big job there Mark. Thanks for reminding me never to look there. If time permits I would be changing it. Unless you're planning on moving it on.

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    Yeah it is a big job. Never done it, nor can I find any info/ inter web build threads etc about what’s involved. So I’m going in blind pretty much. I think tomorrow, I will unbolt the front body mounts and see if I can jack the body up enough. Or something. Just to gauge on the job what lies ahead.
    I’m a bit confused on where or what to do to be honest.


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    Quote Originally Posted by mudski View Post
    Yeah it is a big job. Never done it, nor can I find any info/ inter web build threads etc about what’s involved. So I’m going in blind pretty much. I think tomorrow, I will unbolt the front body mounts and see if I can jack the body up enough. Or something. Just to gauge on the job what lies ahead.
    I’m a bit confused on where or what to do to be honest.


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    Yeah patrolapart would surely cut that bit out to graft in. Bit of stuffing round but at least it's not visible so doesn't matter if it's not a bang on job. .

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    Do you know a panel beater to ask? Surely there have been Patrols with front end damage where those bits had to be replaced.

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    I have decided to cut the damage out and weld in a plate.
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    I think.


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    I reckon that's a good choice mate and is 100% what I would do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Winnie View Post
    I reckon that's a good choice mate and is 100% what I would do.

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    Have you seen my welding? I liken it to chicken poo...

    But. I'll give it a crack! If I fail. Then I go to plan C. Drive it into a tree Lol. I'll find some 1mm or 1.5mm plate from somewhere and use that. I have some 3mm plate but its too hard to work with and shape.

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