What to do with Frame/Body Mount Damage?

[x7tristan]

Went out to AoAA in PA for my first time ever this weekend. Looking at the damage I did, seems like I bent up one of the body mount brackets along with the LoD slider bracket. Is this a big issue that I should get repaired?

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[Bearded_Dragon]

Nothing is broke, business as usual.

 

[x7tristan]

Nothing is broke, business as usual.

Guess I was worried about the vertical parts of the mount where they've peeled away from the weld

 

[rizej]

Bending an LOD slider seems like it would require a pretty strong hit? Was this the case or was it something else. I'm look at different rocker solutions and this would be a major drawback if after one hit they bend

 

[x7tristan]

Bending an LOD slider seems like it would require a pretty strong hit? Was this the case or was it something else. I'm look at different rocker solutions and this would be a major drawback if after one hit they bend

It was a heavy hit and also in a place the slider wasn't meant to protect. I was essentially sliding on the frame area instead of the actual slider part. Given the area I did hit, and the force of it, I think the LoD slider held up really well. With LoD's customer service and quality parts, don't be afraid to pull the trigger on LoD!

 

[OnlyOne]

I wouldn’t worry about it. Clean it and spray some paint on it to resist rust and go do it again.

 

[chevymitchell]

I wouldn't worry about it either. You can always beat it back relatively straight, clean it up, and throw another bead on it.

If that section was any stronger, you might have more damage. Having it give as much as it did is a good thing.

Jeep on. Nothing to worry about.

 

[2Wheel-Lee]

I'm normally just a "run it as it is" kind of person, but I'd fix that. Or course, it's easier for me to say, as I have the equipment. But that mount can not support the body. Additionally, it appears that the mount may actually be pulling the body down.

 

[x7tristan]

I'm normally just a "run it as it is" kind of person, but I'd fix that. Or course, it's easier for me to say, as I have the equipment. But that mount can not support the body. Additionally, it appears that the mount may actually be pulling the body down.

Thanks for the advice, I've been looking around my area for a reputable off road shop to do the repairs.

 

[Arrowhead]

The actual body mount only got clipped a little, the slider mount bracket took the brunt of the hit and tore off from the weld a little (not sure everyone posting looked at real close). So I don't think you have much to worry about as far as the frame / body / body mount, that looks fine. But yea, the bracket for the slider took a pretty good hit so it could some love at some point, but it's not really hurting anything. Might as well wait till after a few more off road trips and then fix everything at once.

 

[x7tristan]

The actual body mount only got clipped a little, the slider mount bracket took the brunt of the hit and tore off from the weld a little (not sure everyone posting looked at real close). So I don't think you have much to worry about as far as the frame / body / body mount, that looks fine. But yea, the bracket for the slider took a pretty good hit so it could some love at some point, but it's not really hurting anything. Might as well wait till after a few more off road trips and then fix everything at once.

Thanks for taking a look and adding your assessment!

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