97 grand Cherokee frame issue.
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From: Novi, MI
Year: 1997
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L 6
So my frame on my truck on the passenger side by the front tire, I think its a suspension bar. Anyways its completely rusted and has detached it self from my truck. Can I buy a new part for right there or so I have to go to a frame shop and have them re do it? Please help.
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From: Hereford,PA
Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2
picture would help greatly.
Not sure what piece your talking about. If it is a control arm or something that bolts in just go get the part and replace it. If it one of the mounts or the subframe itself thats a different story. They would require welding and possibly fabrication. If your not comfortable doing it or don't have the tools then take it to a shop. No sense in putting your life in danger.
Not sure what piece your talking about. If it is a control arm or something that bolts in just go get the part and replace it. If it one of the mounts or the subframe itself thats a different story. They would require welding and possibly fabrication. If your not comfortable doing it or don't have the tools then take it to a shop. No sense in putting your life in danger.
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From: Oroville, CA
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
I would recommend having a certified shop do the work. If something fails, and you did the work. you could be in a lot of trouble if somebody got hurt.
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Year: 1997
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I will post a picture in a moment. Hope this helps. I got ppl in my family that have welded for 40+ years. Just wondering if I could the parts and have them weld. Brb
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From: Novi, MI
Year: 1997
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L 6
I know I shouldn't drive it. But unfortunately its the only vehicle I have. I can't get a new one. Life is real hard for me. I'm hoping my family can just cut the bad out and put new in. I knew it was a bad idea to get an older car. Need a break.
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Year: 1997
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Its not a bad idea to get an older car. It's a bad idea to get a RUSTED car. We could also argue semantics over the fact that its a Jeep and not a car but I'll leave that alone. That's going to take some serious welding work to repair. Might be time to scrap/sell it and find a new beater.
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From: Novi, MI
Year: 1997
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L 6
Since march 9th of this year. It was bought for me after I got into a huge accident. My dad wanted me in something bigger and better than a Chevy aveo. So there's the jeep
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From: Hereford,PA
Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
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I live in the rust belt also. Trust me thats not the worst that I have fixed. Not that hard. A few hours. I just wonder what the other side looks like. Make sure you check it! Right now your looking at at short piece of sub frame and a new lca bracket
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