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Old Oct 18, 2021 | 01:39 AM
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Default Rebuild existing or swap motor and engine to a different body?

I recently wrecked my 97 xj, it was a 4 door 5 speed. From what I've found damage wise my ds fender and door would have to be replaced, radiator as well, front clip was ruined, hood bent, damaged ds front pillar, and windshield shattered. I am still looking over the jeep. But I found an 01 xj with the motor and transmission already pulled from it. The body is in good condition but im unsure of if it would be easier to swap all of my parts over to it or if it is even possible to put my motor and transmission in it, or take the parts I need from it and fix mine. I have uploaded pictures of my xj from after the wreck. Any answers are helpful!






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Old Oct 20, 2021 | 08:25 PM
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It's done. Stick a fork in it.

Take what parts are good and move on.
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Old Oct 20, 2021 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueRidgeMark
It's done. Stick a fork in it.

Take what parts are good and move on.
agreed, pull your power train and build a new
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Old Oct 20, 2021 | 11:20 PM
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Its a goner.
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