is this xj gunna be screwed up?
#1
CF Veteran
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2009
Location: AL
Posts: 1,537
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l
![Default](https://www.cherokeeforum.com/images/icons/icon1.gif)
im looking for my first xj, and this one looks like it ran into something, im planing an aftermarket bumper, so the bumper part will be junked anyway, i just need to know if there will be any damage to something such as the frame or anything other than the bumper.
pics:
![](https://lh5.ggpht.com/_PUD0isf5OZQ/SoA4eC3M5RI/AAAAAAAAAKs/ecBpSyXUwiM/s640/Brooke%27s%20Pics%20002.jpg)
link:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lrlrleo/...52844641264914
thanks
pics:
![](https://lh5.ggpht.com/_PUD0isf5OZQ/SoA4eC3M5RI/AAAAAAAAAKs/ecBpSyXUwiM/s640/Brooke%27s%20Pics%20002.jpg)
link:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lrlrleo/...52844641264914
thanks
Last edited by leo3000; 08-10-2009 at 05:29 PM.
#4
![Default](https://www.cherokeeforum.com/images/icons/icon1.gif)
From what I can see in the pic it should only be the bumper and the mount that are bent. Like ol'blue said, look underneath the bumper at the frame to check for any damage.
#5
Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
![Default](https://www.cherokeeforum.com/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I'm no XJ expert, but it doesn't look too bad to me. It's worth noting that an offroader can tolerate a little more in the way of frame geometry deviance than, say, a road racer. That's not to say you should run with a seriously bent frame, but small deviations are...well, heck, almost inevitable, if you're doing it right! ![Wink](https://www.cherokeeforum.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
This doesn't look bad, but it's worth eyeballing and maybe taking a measurement or two on the relevant portions of the unibody. It looks like all the body panels are still lined up well, so this is probably just the bumper and mount, which you should be able to salvage cheaply, particularly if you're doing a new bumper.
Just make sure there are no tears in the metal of the bumper mount, particularly if the new bumper is going to be heavier! If that metal isn't solid, you're going to whack into something someday and either have a seriously bent XJ or a seriously bent you. It's worth the money at that point to have a professional take a look at the mount and fab a new one. Safety isn't fun, but having an engine in your lap sucks worse.
![Wink](https://www.cherokeeforum.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
This doesn't look bad, but it's worth eyeballing and maybe taking a measurement or two on the relevant portions of the unibody. It looks like all the body panels are still lined up well, so this is probably just the bumper and mount, which you should be able to salvage cheaply, particularly if you're doing a new bumper.
Just make sure there are no tears in the metal of the bumper mount, particularly if the new bumper is going to be heavier! If that metal isn't solid, you're going to whack into something someday and either have a seriously bent XJ or a seriously bent you. It's worth the money at that point to have a professional take a look at the mount and fab a new one. Safety isn't fun, but having an engine in your lap sucks worse.
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 920
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
![Default](https://www.cherokeeforum.com/images/icons/icon1.gif)
get some pics of the other side and underneath the mount preferably buyt from the pic it dont look bad a good way to see if it messed up pretty bad is to check the driverside door seem in the front behind the fender if it hits the door when opened theres a chance that the frame got pushed back and bent
#7
CF Veteran
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2009
Location: AL
Posts: 1,537
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l
![Default](https://www.cherokeeforum.com/images/icons/icon1.gif)
its got info about the xj, i really want some opinions on it cuz i dont think its worth what the seller is asking
thanks
Trending Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jeepnewbie44312
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
24
09-28-2015 06:04 AM
Joshuapn
Other Vehicles. Other Jeep models & cars and trucks of other makes
1
09-25-2015 08:16 PM
Sivadon
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
1
09-24-2015 07:31 PM
Rambler65
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
1
09-23-2015 11:28 AM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)