LETS TALK FRAME PROTECTION

[DonLawson84]

A few months ago (as i was searching random sheet on the internet) I came across a write up saying that frames should never be coated with a hardened paint or epoxy, claiming that it would cause frame rot. In the write up they were using some kind of spray that stuck on, but was a soft coating that.

Any opinions on this from those that have a un-garaged / salt belt vehicle?

I am back in the game, just picked up a 95 XLT after my 6 year hiatus of not having a Bronco. I plan to remove any loose rust and put somekind of protectant on the frame, but unsure what to use.

Donny in Delaware

 

[miesk5]

Yo Donny,
Following from;

Section 02-01: Frame

1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty Chassis Cab and Bronco Workshop Manual​

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

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Frame​

The F-Series and Bronco frames are made of all steel channel with replaceable steel crossmembers.
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Section 02-01: Frame

1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty Chassis Cab and Bronco Workshop Manual​

SERVICE PROCEDURES

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Frame Inspection​

Misalignment of frame (5005) is the result of damaged components.

Before checking frame alignment, inspect all frame members for damage, cracks, twists, or bends.

Check all welded connections for cracks. Inspect all rivets, bolts, and body support brackets for looseness.

Make all necessary repairs or replacements.

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See more information @ https://www.diesel-dave.com/vehic/manual/stj/stjs210l.htm

 

[miesk5]

Part 2;
Congratulations on acquiring your 95!

ASAP, find out if speed control recall work, if equipped was completed. If you still have concerns about Recalls, please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center:
US: 800-392-3673 | CA: 800-565-3673
Note: 3673 spells "FORD" on phone keys
For the hearing- or speech-impaired: Please contact the Telecommunication Relay Service by dialing 71
"Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEH0⁰⁰⁰ICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE."

FYI, here is;:
1995 Bronco Dealer Brochure @ 1995 Ford Bronco

1995 Bronco/F Series Drivetrain, Powertrain Service Manual - Google Drive
The eight Groups found in this manual are:
00 - Service Information
02 - Engine and Transmission Mounting
03 - Engine
05 - Driveline
07 - Transmission
08 - Clutch
09 - Exhaust System
10 - Fuel System
Each Section covers a component or system. The second set of numbers on each page
indicates the Section.
If the vehicle has more than one type of component, such as two types of engines or power
steering systems, alphabetical suffixes are used.
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1995 Bronco/F Series Chassis, Service Manual - Google Drive
To switch between folder list & grid views, click the button to the right of the "DOWNLOAD ALL" button in the upper right corner of the window) by HawkDriver
The twelve Groups found in this manual are:
00 - Service Information
01 - Body
02 - Frame and Mounting (Body)
04 - Suspension
06 - Brake System
11 - Steering System
12 - Climate Control System
13 - Instrumentation and Warning Systems
14 - Battery and Charging System
15 - Audio Systems
17 - Lighting
18 - Electrical Distribution
Each Section covers a component or system. The second set of numbers on each page
indicates the section.
If the vehicle has more than one type of component, such as two types of engines or power
steering systems, alphabetical suffixes are used.

Haynes Red Manual for 80-95 Bronco & F Series @ Hanes guide 80-96 bko f series.pdf via my friend, BroncMom!

See my mostly recovered site by my friend, schwim @ Ford Bronco And F-150 Links - FORD BRONCO It contains boo-koo component repairs, installation & parts sources

 

[Tiha]

It depends on how the frame is prepped and the product you are using.

Products like over rust, or por15, the rust treatment products, they do not work properly unless there is rust to adhere to and convert.

Epoxy coatings they are saying is the best now but the frame has to be blasted and spotless.

Brushing it on or even spraying any product inherently leaves a wholes or a thin spots somewhere for moisture to get in behind the product. Or a loose joint at a cross member or spring hanger will wear through the coating leaving an opening.

So one hand they are correct.

But coating the frame with yearly inspection and touch up is the best answer.

Seems like woolwax is the latest craze and lots of guys seem to be happy with it. The demo videos show it going right over rust, but in my mind that is trapping moisture in against the steel making it worse.

I have one truck that has old school rubberized undercoating on it for the last 20 years and it has held up great. But I do touch it up at least once a year.

But if you can, park it in a warm dry spot for the winter. Rust will eventually come get you.

This is one of the reasons I dumped a bunch of projects. Spending so much time every year just to keep them from rotting into the ground.

 

[paul rondelli]

I'm in the mindset that anything is better than nothing.

Not treating a surface rusted frame ... because it might rot from the inside .... is like saying I'm still going to eat greasy foods because I might get heart disease anyway.

Prevention is the only option.

I'm a POR 15 fan. I coat that stuff on every surface I can get to.

Just for a test ... A few years ago .. I coated the underneath on my push mower deck with POR 15. Now I use this push mower as a QUASI bush hog. I run through Kudzo .... beer bottles.... cans .... stumps ... medium sized rocks.... branches up in 1/2 thick. It has a 6hp Briggs motor that is a beast.

So far the POR 15 has held up great .... nowhere underneath the deck has it chipped or broken off. That stuff is amazing