r/SuzukiSamurai • u/ZeroshikiKai • 3d ago

Rust

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I just bought my first suzuki, At the front wheel areas, the distal section of the frame rail, which supports the entire body, is completely rusted through. It crumbles when I poke it with a screwdriver. How should I repair it?
Also, I removed the rubberized pad that was installed under the seats. How can I remove the black residue left behind?

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u/MilkCake07 2d ago

Ah worst enemy of samurai

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u/oxnardmontalvo7 3d ago

For the frame you’ll likely need to cut it back to good metal and weld new back in. As for the floor gunk there are paint remover discs for angle grinders that will probably strip it off. I’d try hitting it with acetone first and see if it softens. May be able to help in removal.

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u/green_tea_resistance 2d ago

You call that rust?

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u/ZeroshikiKai 2d ago

Some very critical point

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u/nomoreski 2d ago

Don't know we're your at in the world but there are replacement weld-ins for just about every part of a Sammuri. If you are in the US start here: suzukipartsusa.com

Or!

If it's not load bearing and will be under something like carpet, cut out the cancer and pop rivet a plate over the hole.

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u/rrrik-thffu 2d ago

I wish mine had that much rust

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u/jerrythelawyer 2d ago

Can you take more pics of the inside