I have a 99 XJ that was wrecked in the front drivers side. I have plenty of spare parts for the body but I am not sure about straightening the frame which is bent a little in front of the wheel. Is it worth the try or is it probably a waste of time?
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What do you think?
I have a 99 XJ that was wrecked in the front drivers side. I have plenty of spare parts for the body but I am not sure about straightening the frame which is bent a little in front of the wheel. Is it worth the try or is it probably a waste of time?
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Re: What do you think?
That would depend on your skill level. from what I can see in the pics, it is just the cross member that is bent. If the side rails are OK then the cross member can be straightened enough with a slide hammer to be OK again
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Well skill is not great but I can weld and hit throngs with a hammer lol. Would a strong bumper help with the cross member if it is not able to be straightened to perfection? Not trying to cut corners but not really interested in investing a lot of money.
Level: Uber Jeep Cherokee Trailer Queen
Re: What do you think?
Are you sure it's just bent in the front? Mine had less damage than this from a head on collision and it pushed everything on the driver side back. The rear axle wasn't even square any more.
Last edited by prerunner1982; 10-26-2016 at 01:01 PM.
1993 2 door 4x4 4.0 5 speed
1997 4 door 4x2 4.0 auto RIP 6/6/2016
2000 4 door 4x2 4.0 auto
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Re: What do you think?
Ouch. Sorry to hear about your jeep. How fast was your collision? Mine was at about 20-25 miles per hour and the other car was able to stop when we collided. It's only 2wd so I hope that helps a little with damage.
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I was doing about 45 when I hit my brakes, slid about 10-15' before the impact so maybe 35-40. He was probably doing 15-20.
Mine is a 2wd as well. We hit bumper to bumper which may explain the shifting I have on mine. He was driving an older 90s Ford F150.
1993 2 door 4x4 4.0 5 speed
1997 4 door 4x2 4.0 auto RIP 6/6/2016
2000 4 door 4x2 4.0 auto
Day of Dirt Adventure
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BTW I enjoy the part of Ark you live in. I have family in Batesville and my grand parents use to live in Timbo and worked at the Folk Center. Been awhile since the family and I have been there though.
1993 2 door 4x4 4.0 5 speed
1997 4 door 4x2 4.0 auto RIP 6/6/2016
2000 4 door 4x2 4.0 auto
Day of Dirt Adventure
Level: Uber Jeep Cherokee Trailer Queen
Re: What do you think?
shredded that Toyota. Hopefully yours is mostly cosmetic. If it can be aligned I probably wouldn't worry about the front of the frame being slightly tweaked.
1993 2 door 4x4 4.0 5 speed
1997 4 door 4x2 4.0 auto RIP 6/6/2016
2000 4 door 4x2 4.0 auto
Day of Dirt Adventure
Level: Hummer (H2)
Re: What do you think?
My family is all focused in Onia and Timbo. If you don't mind what was your Grandparents name?
Yeah I think they totaled the toy and since I only had liability I just sent it to the field. I have a project idea for it is why I have been curious.
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