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Yet another boot panel (and rear wheel wells) rust thread - idiot-proof DIY?
25 Jul 2023 21:51 #249999
by Scimike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
Replied by Scimike on topic Yet another boot panel (and rear wheel wells) rust thread - idiot-proof DIY?
Looking good, nice to see some progress.
The plate they have fitted on the rear arch just goes to show how a rust repair area is much larger than the rust you can actually see. Its good to know it's been chopped out.
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The plate they have fitted on the rear arch just goes to show how a rust repair area is much larger than the rust you can actually see. Its good to know it's been chopped out.
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Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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26 Jul 2023 05:28 #250001
by yakuza
Norway 2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 BFG MT, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck, 17%/87% high/low gears.
Replied by yakuza on topic Yet another boot panel (and rear wheel wells) rust thread - idiot-proof DIY?
Looking like they do good work with no shortcuts.
Norway 2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 BFG MT, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck, 17%/87% high/low gears.
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26 Jul 2023 08:05 #250002
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Nice work! Neat and tidy

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03 Aug 2023 16:03 #250104
by GandHisJimny
Jimmer II (2007 JLX+ auto in black & silver) : Android head unit, Black Raptor Steering Damper, Yokohama Geolandar G015s, rear cabin light, OEM wind deflectors
Replied by GandHisJimny on topic Yet another boot panel (and rear wheel wells) rust thread - idiot-proof DIY?
Progress! Got these photos from the garage, going to pick her up tomorrow. The only issue was that they said that the boot panel didn't fit properly in the back (per image) and so they had to fabricate a bridging piece. I wasn't expecting this, the panel was an OEM 62100-81811 from Jimnybits, but I guess there are different rear crossmembers depending on model (??). Either way, should be fine now.
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03 Aug 2023 16:07 #250105
by GandHisJimny
Jimmer II (2007 JLX+ auto in black & silver) : Android head unit, Black Raptor Steering Damper, Yokohama Geolandar G015s, rear cabin light, OEM wind deflectors
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I'll give an update tomorrow once I've picked it up and will be sure to upload some photos once tidied and painted! My grand plan is to add some sound dampening material too, probably next weekend.
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25 Aug 2023 14:19 #250514
by rogerzilla
Replied by rogerzilla on topic Yet another boot panel (and rear wheel wells) rust thread - idiot-proof DIY?
There's a good video on YouTube where a mechanic in Jersey (so not much use to us!) replaces the front panel behind the headlights, which is usually the first thing to go. He borrows a spot welder to replicate a factory finish - some people would drill and plug weld instead.
It's an involved job - I've seen £300 suggested for this repair by some people but that looks like a £800-1000 job to me.
It's an involved job - I've seen £300 suggested for this repair by some people but that looks like a £800-1000 job to me.
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