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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 06:43 PM
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99 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4.0 4X4

The bracket that holds the rear passenger side control arm broke to the frame broke. The frame at that spot is rusty and looks partly deteroriated from what I can tell.

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I know that's not good, but what are my options, possible costs?





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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 07:08 PM
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Sorry, but there is not a cost effective way to fix that. I can guarantee the frame is rotten in other places.
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Bustedback
Sorry, but there is not a cost effective way to fix that. I can guarantee the frame is rotten in other places.
It figures, I put a ton of new parts on this thing, runs great, just got thr AC working too.

Any cost effective ways to make it driveable? I would rather keep it and use it around town in the winter than take a loss on it.

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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 09:01 PM
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Sorry, but the same thing happened to my 97 ZJ. After welding 100 lbs of steel into it, I begged and pleaded with my state inspector to pass it. He told me I had 1 year to find another jeep because he wouldn't do it again. It didn't last that long before the uppers started cracking.
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 09:39 PM
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You can spend 1500 bucks for a long arm lift and do away with the original mounts.
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