Side-swiped a car at an intersection I thought was a round-about. (It wasn't.) I drove away with only a slight ticking noise as I accelerate now. Nothing seems to be wrong from the naked eye. Finally luck was on my side.

Damage:
Right-front fender
Front bumper (passenger side)
Front grille (passenger side)

Any other damage I should check for (engine-wise)? Anyone know of the best way to replace the front grille? Do I buy a complete replacement?

Cheers!

EDIT: I will post photos later today.

 

interesting thing i did the same thing but to the otherside i was only doing a 10mph slide in the snow during a snow storm though so it really depends on how fast you were going and how far in everything got bent. The vacuum ball canister is on the passenger side on the bumper you might have cracked that and have some issues with that.

I would just go to the junk yard and replace everything it cost me around $200 for everything. I needed a new headlight assembly and header panel so if you don't need that you might be in luck cost wise. If you do end up needing all of that and you have an older cherokee you might want to just do a front end conversion and update the front look. Just an option not really necessary though.

 

I am looking for a junk yard in this area. Any tips on replacing the front grill? The headlight side is smashed up bad. How do I replace it? Purchase an entire front grill set?

My Jeep is 1998 Jeep Cherokee.

 

I'd check the fan shroud to make sure it didn't get damaged.

 

Look at the front end and see how it is put together, then take your time and start removing parts. Take pictures if you have to so you know how to put it back togther. If you think it is more than you can do, LEAVE IT ALONE! Now drive more carefull.

 

i'm not familiar with that front end model but just look for all the screws and bolts, remove what you see and try to take it off. if it does you missed a screw and through wiggling and moving you should be able to tell where the screw you missed is at. I'm positive if google or search on here you can see someone with their front end off and their process

 

I am now looking into auto salvage yards for parts. What's the usual rate for a passenger-side fender and plastic under-fender shield?

 

The photos of my above posted accident are below.

Parts to fix
-passenger-side fender
-headlight housing
-headlight header mount

Anymore you can think of / tips for repairing?

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dude, you're not hurt that bad. hit the JY and get all the stuff you need. any thing you think you might need, get it too. you can have this fixed in a half of day.

 

x2. the junkyard is your best friend

 

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