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Old 07-13-2021, 06:59 AM
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There's a maybe dime size rust hole inside one of the leaf spring shackle holders so can't get in there to weld anything. Would something like JB weld steel stick be a good choice? Or what do you do in this situation?
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A picture would help to get a visual on what is happening.

JB weld would be useless in this situation. If the shackle is that badly rusted, you may need a new one. There are some aftermarket options. You grind off the old one and weld on the new one.
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Without the pic I'm just guessing, but it sounds like remove the rear spring so there is room to get in there and weld the hole.
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I went ahead and ripped up the back carpet and cut/welded a new piece in
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