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Old 07-29-2012, 06:08 PM
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U think this can be fixed?
It seems like something slammed into the receiver hitch and did the damage.
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you're gonna need a frame pull. call around and take it to a shop and see if it can be fixed
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Looks like a headache right there, try to straighten it out best you can and weld some fishplate there. Good luck man
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straighten it out how? chain yourself up to a tree and put it in 4lo? it's a frame. you need a pull
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I kinda figured it was a lost cause... I'll sell it to someone that just wants to weld the cracks and make a wheeler.of course after I buy it's replacement.... I don't have $$$ to get the frame pulled, nor do I have welding experience.
This was just a last ditch idea to see if it was a reasonable fix before I replace him.
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were you abusing it? you have insurance for a reason
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were you abusing it? you have insurance for a reason
No, this is how I got it... Just didn't think it was that bad until I actually got under and looked. I got it cheap, and I'm not worried about taking a loss... I can part it out and double my $$$ real quick.I really wish I could find a cheap '88 body with a bad tranny/motor or something very cheap.

I thought of putting in my stinger an pulling from a tree... But I'm sure that would turn out badly.
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Is it affecting the way it drives or handles?
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Is it affecting the way it drives or handles?
Not that I notice.... The only thing that is weird is a "popping" sound??? When I am turning and going up, like a driveway... I don't know if it's from the damage or something else.
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yeah that needs a frame pull and frame stiffeners!! if you cant weld they do sell bolt on frame stiffeners im just not sure if they sell for that section of the frame. but other than that cutt up the fenders, throw some muddys on, and make her a trail rig! or just sell. sorry bout that man!!
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That's totaled by insurance standards. Throw it out.
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That same spot was hit on my 95 parts xj it drove fine but wasnt worth fixing
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That's what I figured... It's a shame, because it drives really well. I'm going to drive it am then sell it to someone who wants a wheeler.
I think the "popping" sound is a bad tranny mount. I'll fix that.
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If it doesn't affect the way it drives, why worry about it? Get it fixed when you can. I just hate to get rid of a vehicle that I like.
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Originally Posted by scottmphoto
If it doesn't affect the way it drives, why worry about it? Get it fixed when you can. I just hate to get rid of a vehicle that I like.
I'm going to be driving it for about 6 months or so... Do y'all think it will get worse?


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