I describe where to look for rust on these SUVS and showing my own personal one as an example of how bad they can be.
UPDATE
My process of rust converter and painting only slowed it down and didn't stop the rust. Prob never converted properly and just covered it. The car shown was scrapped, after I already rebuilt the cradle points and trailing arm boxes. The trailing arm started to knock meaning the box that was already repaired has failed. There was no saving it cause it was too far gone. Both rockers were completely rusted out, cradle points were starting to rust again.
Check these areas to ensure you aren't getting a ticking time bomb, cause if its bad enough, rust will eventually spread and destroy the rest of the frame till it's unsafe to drive. Learn from my mistakes. I recommend using something like fluid film or surface shield to protect the underside of you plan to drive it in the rust belt if rust has not already started.
Check:
Front cradle attachment points - These are easily checked in the front most portion of the front wheel well. There should be a square shaped hole with a cage but that holds the front corner on the cradle to the body. These are usually the first part to go out. These can be repaired as many have come up with solutions.
Rockers - These will also rust out over time if not cleaned and driven on dirt roads. They like to back up with dirt and rocks on the inside and then clog the drains and sit in the pinch welds. This causes rotting from the inside out. If a section is missing, it needs to be fixed ASAP or it will spread as now crud can get inside it alot easier. Look underneath as the plastic or painted piece is just a cover. Check to see they are still solid.
Trailing arm boxes - The trailing arm uses this part of the frame as a pivot point as well as a way to prevent forwards and backward movement or the multi link rear suspension when braking. The box the mount attaches to likes to rot from the inside out. Usually the cage nuts on the backside also like to break off and force you to cut the box open to remove the mount. Make sure it isn't rust and solid as well as other parts of the car.
If unsure, take it to your local mechanic so it can be inspected before purchase.
Remember rust never sleeps.
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