06 Limited, 310k with the 4.7. The muffler was getting loud so I crawled under to take a look. Muffler is starting to deteriorate but the bad news is I can literally push my finger thru the frame in a couple places. It doesn't look bad but apparently rusted from the inside out. Most of the rust is in the back portion of the frame, worst spot is where the trailing arms (?) bolt up to the bracket coming off the frame. The vehicle is in really good shape mechanically and cosmetically and I did not see this coming.
At this point, I don't know where to start. Obviously if I sell to a salvage yard I am going to get next to nothing. I cannot sell to someone who will drive it. I don't have the time or space to part it out.
I have heard there are places that sell parts of the frame to be welded in. I have no idea if this is an option, I cannot imagine that if I have several bad spots that the rest of the frame won't be far behind.
Anyone have suggestions where to start? I am heartbroken that what was a super reliable and nice looking rig is now apparently junk.
At this point, I don't know where to start. Obviously if I sell to a salvage yard I am going to get next to nothing. I cannot sell to someone who will drive it. I don't have the time or space to part it out.
I have heard there are places that sell parts of the frame to be welded in. I have no idea if this is an option, I cannot imagine that if I have several bad spots that the rest of the frame won't be far behind.
Anyone have suggestions where to start? I am heartbroken that what was a super reliable and nice looking rig is now apparently junk.
