Ripped Apron off spots, Bang 'n Weld or Cut 'n Replace?

More of an art than a science - discuss metalworking and welding here.



Non-Lurker
Posts: 4
Joined: Sun Jan 29, 2017 2:18 pm

Country:
USA
PostPosted: Fri Aug 30, 2019 7:45 am
Advice request:
2005 Jeep Liberty ... clipped something on the front right. Barely got into the bumper bar; mostly ripped across the top of it, ultimately ripping away part of the apron from its spot welds. This area will be all hidden once reassembled & the only alignment point is the front fender mounting bolt. Vehicle will be used as a "TOAD" (behind a motorhome).

Options I see:
1) Cut out the damage & section-in replacement panels
2) Bang the metal back close & weld the spots back

Opinions?

Image


Image


Image

User avatar

Top Contributor
Posts: 2762
Joined: Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:46 am
Location: Canberra
Country:
Australia
PostPosted: Sat Aug 31, 2019 3:08 am
A skilled panel beater could repair all that. A not so skilled person would replace.

Either way, should be fixed since they are important impact absorption areas.
Chris



Top Contributor
Posts: 6213
Joined: Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:17 pm
Location: Pahrump NV.
Country:
USA
PostPosted: Sun Sep 01, 2019 10:20 pm
I too would just fix that.
Dennis B.
A&P Mechanic, FCC General radio Telephone Operator
Line Maintenance A&P Mechanic and MOC Tech specialist.

Return to Welding & Metal Fab

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests