Symptoms
Bubbling at the drip rails, cowl, rockers and wheel arches, or soft frame rails and body mounts.
The fix, step by step
- Because complete FJ55 panels generally don't exist, repairs mean cutting out rot and either fitting the few repair sections sold (rockers, lower-fender patches) or forming patches by hand, then welding, seam-sealing and protecting the area.
- Fix structural metal (frame rails and body mounts) before cosmetic panels, and get a professional opinion on the frame first.
Tools & part numbers
- MIG welder
- cut-off wheel
- sheet-metal brake or hammer-and-dolly set
- seam sealer
Where to buy the parts
Outer rocker panel, left, FJ55 1968–79Cruiser Corps ↗Amazon ↗
Outer rocker panel, right, FJ55 1968–79Cruiser Corps ↗Amazon ↗
Fender patch panel w/ inner brace, left, FJ55 1968–79Cruiser Corps ↗Amazon ↗
Body mount set, FJ55/FJ56 1968–7/1980Cruiser Corps ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.