Symptoms
Bubbling paint at the bottom of the corner posts and sills, holed footwells and soft spots around the body mounts.
The fix, step by step
- Remove the seats and trim, then probe everything.
- Brace the door openings before cutting, cut back to clean metal and weld in the repair panels.
- Seam-seal and protect the new metal, and renew the frame-to-body rubbers while the body is loose.
Tools & part numbers
- MIG welder
- cut-off wheel
- spot-weld drill
- clamps
- seam sealer
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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.