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Originally Posted by Mindyboy
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So, it depends.
Are you hoping to use this forever/ indefinitely or for a few years?
Where do you live and is there ongoing exposure to salt?
How much time/ budget do you have
Do you care how it looks, or just want to make sure it doesnt rust through and become unsafe to drive?
The other areas I would check are the radiator support under the front of the vehicle. The frame near the passenger front wheel well/ door - The AC drain is here right on to the frame for some reason and can be a cause of rust. and the rear cross member under the bumper cover. Those will be the most likely spots to rust significantly
You could do nothing and just watch it regularly. If your state has state inspections, someone will have to get under once a year. Otherwise, anytime you have to bring it in, theyll generally do a quick safety check before putting it on a lift
You could try to remove all the flaking/ rusting metal you can. Scrape it, needle it, sand blast it and then use a rust converter and paint it
You could look into professional shops for rust mitigation/ repair