Frame Repairs
Well, I started working on my frame issue on my '02 Dakota. Got the bed off and found the issue. It looks like the lower mount (3rd pic) rusted, allowing the shock to flex it's mount and crack (2nd pic). The mount is attached to the spare tire carrier, and it is mounted by 6 rivets and 6 bolts. My thought is to punch the rivets out, take the carrier out and rebuild the lower corner mount and weld up the crack. I think it really needs the lower support to keep it from cracking again. Any thoughts are appreciated. And yes, I play on cleaning the rust up and painting the frame.
Well, I started working on my frame issue on my '02 Dakota. Got the bed off and found the issue. It looks like the lower mount (3rd pic) rusted, allowing the shock to flex it's mount and crack (2nd pic). The mount is attached to the spare tire carrier, and it is mounted by 6 rivets and 6 bolts. My thought is to punch the rivets out, take the carrier out and rebuild the lower corner mount and weld up the crack. I think it really needs the lower support to keep it from cracking again. Any thoughts are appreciated. And yes, I play on cleaning the rust up and painting the frame.
