Repair project metal stock
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Having the welder and angle grinder on the jeep one bit of kit is yet
to be stocked - spare metal stock that could come in
handy for a repair. I'm looking at placing a 2" PVC pipe in the tube just behind the front bumper. Whatever fits - can be packed - if it doesn't fit - unlikely I'd carry it. The tube likely will be like a time capsule - fully sealed at both ends and to open it to use the contents one of the ends will need to be cut off. The goal is to have a container that will minimize rust for the metal contained within. I'll probably add some desiccant packs to help. If a screw cap end can offer the ability to seal / reduce rust, a screw cap would be considered. Version 1 of the tube is found with screw cap ends. Reclosable ends allows for the tube to be re-used - time will show if rust is an issue. I added some flat stock, some 90deg angle stock, and a section of rebar. It has been commented upon that some all-thread would be good - so a few sizes with some washers and nuts are in the mix. The plumbing pipe is my idea of a broken tie-rod splint. Hopefully the pipe diameter is large enough for most tie rods to fit within. Splint it over a broken tie-rod and ratchet strap the tie rod together, the pipe will keep the tie rod straight enough to limp off trail. |
| If the tie-rod splint is pushed further in, there should be some space for the all-thread bars - but not likely with the nuts and washers on the bars but maybe wrapped in paper and stuffed at the end of the tube. |
| Using
screw ends, both ends need to be screw caps as the tube will not slide
out of the frame - it can't be tipped on end for the contents to slide
out. With the opposing end open the contents could be pushed out. Now to see how the contents - and the plastic tube - fare after months of bouncing... |
