Figure about $7-11,000 for a good shop to do it. That's what we've been hearing from the shops that we've sold the chassis to.

 

I'd love to read that article, link?

 

Anyone tried the Rear 1/4 Chassis Repair piece - saw it on devon4x4.com. This would definitely be a lot cheaper/faster if it's just the rear that's rusted out. Remove the gas tank and a few other things, cut out the old piece and weld in the new (by a certified welder as this is structural).

 

dustylbottoms,

I dont know if i can find a link, but maybe i can probably photocopy it and post it.
I still believe in paper and ink, especially were i do most of my heavy reading.

the other thing i notice strange was they let them use copper for brakelines on these frames in the UK,
so they would also have to be changed to steel or stainless

 

Probably copper/nickel which is fine. A lot of people, I've noticed, just say copper.
Plain copper is a major no-no and I'd be extremely surprised if they allowed it in the UK.

 

We're going to start selling full rear quarter chassis pretty soon, around $550 or so through me. Might be a nice option for those who are losing the rear legs.

 

How soon?

 

Within the week

 

Well, cool.

 

Far North Rovers of Anchorage Alaska said this: "The labor guide shows 27 hours. 27 hours= $3375.00. In actuality, it could take a week. Never know about broken bolts and such. I have probably 4 DII frames, they are all 99-2001's. I don't know what difference there is in the 03-04 frame. it does have a different part number though. $1000.00 sounds fair for the frame".

If I can get a reasonable price on galvanizing the donor frame before the swap then i will do that, but if its to much then I will just clean up the frame completely, sand it down and add new rust resistant paint and finally waxoyl then plan on waxing the frame once per year thereafter.