Hey all!

Just noticed that one of the 'rails' that support the floor under the front seats has a bit of a gap near the end. Few questions:

What are these 'rails' actually called?

What is their purpose (support floor, rigidity)?

Is it bad if there's a gap between the 'rail' and the floor (2" long, 1/10" wide)?

Should I worry about it? Is it a roadworthy issue?

Thanks,

Jean

Year and make?

 

I've never seen the under body supports pull away from the floor pan. Strange

'91 Legacy

 

Looks like maybe I hit something that pushed the floor up and away from the supports. Either that or some dodgy mechanic put a jack next to the support and it pushed the floor up?

Here's a pic. Gap is only about 1/10 of an inch (2mm)

 

To worry or not to worry, that is the question...

Any clunking or creaking? Rust? I see new undercoat. Probably ok to keep driving

Haven't noticed any clunking or creaking. No rust either.

Just saw it as I was spraying it as preventative maintenance.