Jeep XJ Cherokee floor pan replacement PT2
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Part 2 of this series covers the steps I took after cutting and leading up to welding the pans in. I also cover some of the things you might run into if your floor pans are really rotted.
I've been around welders for a short time now and have developed instincts to always look away without eye pro. Even just the sound triggers a response. When you started welding I kept turning my head, found myself laughing everytime. Great videos, been wanting an xj but am nervous about rust. Seeing it all apart and how it would work makes it seem very 'doable'. Thanks for taking the time!
Lol. That's funny. At least you are being safe. I've forgotten that I took my welding hood off and had switched to my grinding mask and proceeded to start welding. Luckily, it was very quick and I also have that reaction when I see a bright enough spark. Glad I could help .
Recently bought an XJ that is in pretty good shape with the exception of the passenger floor pan, which is basically completely rotted out. Thankful for videos like this so I can at least try to do it myself.
Thank you. I'm glad it helped give you an idea on how to do it. Looking back at it. It was a bear of a project, but after the first one, the rest get easier
Did you have to cut or reshape your pans at all? The ones I bought look similar to yours but are too wide to fit, at least the passenger side (so far). The fit against the door seems great but in towards the center console isn’t even close. Thanks.
@@nickd1978 I had to tweak them a little bit to fit.
@@FMJeeping One more question for you...under the passenger seat was a wire secured to a screw. It looks like it was a grounding wire but not sure. Do you know what that is?
@@nickd1978 I believe that is what it was. It's the grounding point for the harness that runs along the center console
good job - great to see that you keep her on the road - XJs deserve it !
great to see that you keep her on the road - also have a 1998 built - XJs deserve it !
I agree. They are a great wheeling platform. They deserve some recognition
I pre painted all my panels (after cleaning) with POR 15. When I was ready to glue them in, I ground the edges where the panel bond would be applied. Then I made sure to completely cover the ground off area with the panel bond glue. Afterward, I recoated the edges with the POR15. Then used Flexi seal on the gaps between the panels and the edges between the new panels and the original floor. On the underside, I seam sealed, also filling the gaps between the old floor and ne panels. Welding for me at that time wasn't an option for me. I also ended up re using my front seat mount members, but I had used a spot weld cutter drill to remove them, so while a little rusty, they were easy to re install.
I hear that. This was my first real welding project. I was looking into this without welding and I almost went there. I got lucky and came into a decent welder for a good price. Still not a bad approach. It should do just fine
Man,you turned that Jeep into the Flintstone Mobile.....lol....Looks like your doing a great job.That thing should be good for another 20yrs.now....
Thanks Dan. I could only hope it has another 20 years.
From everything I have seen after many jeep videos is i need a good tool set and learn how to weld. Love my jeep
That's what happened to me. I fought getting a welder for a long time. I gave in and now I can repair /modify pretty much anything I need to or want to.
Good job on all of your hard work!!! ❤️🐞
Thanks Bug!!
future reference all you had to do is follow the frame lip and trace it on top of the metal. use a straight edge and draw a straight line instead of going under the xj.
Great tip. Thank you
I got my first car if you days ago it is a 1988 Jeep Cherokee after we do the electrical work and get the car fully running we are planning to do this to the floors
Awesome! Hopefully everything works out. If you have questions, let me know. Ill try my best to help.
Nice going lot of good pointers!
Thank you!!
Great stuff man lookin good
Thanks man!!
Im doing this job on the moment. The air hamer tip is very useful!. Did you use seam-sealer on the underneath too (between the frame and the new pan / old board and new pan)?
Thanks. The air hammer was a game changer. I did use some sealer in places where I could get a brush.
What weld through primer did you use
I picked up the weld through primer from Napa. I dont remember the brand. Sorry.
That looks like a job and a half.
Yeah. This fix had me defeated a few times. But I did it small increments and I was able to get it done.
What weld through primer did you use
I got it from Napa. I'm not sure of the brand. Sorry. I used Steel-it later on in other projects and had good luck with it.