lint Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I was installing new shocks today, and on a break I decided to look at the rear frame on my recently purchased (1.5 months ago) '95 Pathy. I was recalling a thread that mentioned keeping your drain (weep) holes clear in the frame to avoid the rust, so I went to check on them. HOLY @#$%! Looking behind the rear wheels, I saw this fine silty sand plugging my drain holes. So I grabbed my garden hose, threw on a nozzle and blasted water into those holes until they ran clear. I then looked under the passenger seats and found more drain holes and blasted those too, and under the driver's and co-pilot's seats as well. Then I did the whole thing over again 2 more times. Honestly, I'm gonna sweep up the mud when it dries tomorrow and weigh it. I cannot believe how much crap was inside of my frame. Another part of my maintenance program is to now flush the frame in spring and fall. I urge all of you to do it. Even if they look clean, you can stick your little finger in the drain hole, and feel if there is dirt inside. Flushing your frame keeps your ride happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSlowReliable Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I'd take sand over rust flakes any day! Whenever I take my truck to the car self wash I just make sure to stick the nozzle in the frame back there for a bit, almost always runs clear now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyFresh Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I got lucky in the fact my previous owner undercoated religiously which saved the frame for the most part, there were about 3 places the size of my thumb that were seedy so I cleaned them up and boxed the frame in with 3/8's plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Get one of these: http://www.staunproducts.com/bodybuddy.php It fits right in the frame side holes and works really well. I flush mine after every offroad trip. I also use a garden fan style sprinkler under the truck to wash off the underbody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I rinse my frame regularry with just a regular end on a garden hose... jack the back up some and squirt in the back of the frame rail @ the bumper until all the drain holes have clear water coming out, then do it the other way (from the front duh), on ambisious days I jam the end of the hose on all the holes along the sides of the rails as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 the inside of my frame has some sort of idono when you stick your finger in any of the holes and rub arround you get what looks like a mix of vasaline and dirt. not sure what it really is but I assume some sort of CPC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle94 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 the inside of my frame has some sort of idono when you stick your finger in any of the holes and rub arround you get what looks like a mix of vasaline and dirt. not sure what it really is but I assume some sort of CPC... where are these drain holes u guys are sticking the hose in? i wanna do this tomorrow if some one replies back before the day ends tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lint Posted July 29, 2010 Author Share Posted July 29, 2010 where are these drain holes u guys are sticking the hose in? i wanna do this tomorrow if some one replies back before the day ends tomorrow... Put your hose into the holes the size of a nickle on the side of your frame. The water and crud will drain out from underneath your vehicle, from the drain holes. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombeeXXX Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Get one of these: http://www.staunproducts.com/bodybuddy.php It fits right in the frame side holes and works really well. I flush mine after every offroad trip. I also use a garden fan style sprinkler under the truck to wash off the underbody. That looks handy. Anyone tried their corrosion inhibitor? http://www.staunproducts.com/masso_329.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle94 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Put your hose into the holes the size of a nickle on the side of your frame. The water and crud will drain out from underneath your vehicle, from the drain holes. Enjoy. a lil dirt and crap came out.. not too much though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I rinse mine like that after every wheeling session that mud is involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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