Ok, so I have put time and money into my 02 Land Rover Discovery 2 and getting to the point that I can enjoy it (via driving vs. fixing ). The other day I was under the truck looking at something, when I look up at the rear frame rails and see them rusted to the point I would not tow.

I will add pictures shortly, but it is the last few feet.... where they frame dips and rises by the fuel tank. I have seen a rear section for sale on Rovers North... but my question is has anyone else dealt with this AND should I just walk away OR put more time and money into fixing the issue. First best guess is the repair will be around 1000.00 or so (my est. could well be more).

Another suggestion from someone was to take a rear section from a donor rover and use it to repair? Thoughts?

Really appreciate any suggestions or advice. Also if anyone knows of a good welder / body shop that could do this kind of work in the Colorado Springs Area that would be great. Thanks.

Cheers!!

 

So found this thread... but not sure it will be as helpful as I as hoping... has anyone else had any experience with this?

link: https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...-please-49412/

Thank you

 

I don't know how bad it is but if not all that bad I'd just treat it, and weld plates over that part of the frame. You could buy a nice welder and have lots of money left over for what someone would charge. Plus, you'd have the pride in knowing you did it yourself.

 

I second that.

A couple of weeks ago I read a write up about Discovery frames and it was really interesting and depressing. If you decide to fix yours, be sure to use a scope and check the inside of the frame, too.

I don't think welding the frame would be very difficult and as June said, you can do it yourself, have a welder to keep, and probably a bunch more money as compared with paying paying shop to do it.

Of course the ultimate fix is a frame swap but 4500 dollars plus 100 hours is... a lot.

 

I don't know about everyone else but mine is basically a toy and not my primary mode of transportation. It's meant to have fun using, as well as working on, and maybe someday they'll be worth something lol.

Eastwood sells a long nozzle setup for spraying inside of frame rails. Basically a long tube with a 360* nozzle attachment. Combine that with something like POR15 and you'd be all set. Actually that's something all of us could probably benefit from doing on our rigs.

 

How bad is the rust? does it penetrate through the frame? if not check it out with the hammer test and see whether it's near penetrating.

 

june82000 don't hold your breath waiting for the value of Discos to appreciate, Defenders yes, but never Discos. Enjoy them and drive them but historically they don't ever appreciate, but stranger things have happened. Who'd have ever thought you'd pay 20 to 30 times the original new price for an E Type Jag

 

Rovers North has a rear quarter chassis for $639.00. REAR QUARTER CHASSIS DISCOVERY II 1999-2004 - Rovers North - Classic Land Rover Parts

 

You didn't notice the 'lol'; yes I know, which is why I won't sink a ton of money into it. 😎

 

I appreciate mine every time I drive it!!