Well, I got some shitty news. The body shop called today and says the frame is bent :cry
Not sure what this means yet.
Oh no! Definitely not good news Hopefully it's repairable! I know a lot of the time, depending on how much is left to pay off the vehicle a bent frame can mean that the vehicle is totaled. If that happens you can obviously always buy it back (if you don't own it outright already). Any chance the shop got pictures of how bad the frame is bent and where exactly it is bent?
Any chance the shop got pictures of how bad the frame is bent and where exactly it is bent?
It's 2 years old and mine. Not sure where the frame is bent but I was planning on wandering down there to see what's what. According to the shop, they have submitted the new claim and are waiting to hear back (probably Monday or Tuesday depending on how you define 48 hours ). It would suck if it were totaled.
I mean don't get me wrong--it would suck if they fixed it too. Only the suckage doesn't come until I want to sell it.
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Just got it back yesterday. Looks great! All the trail damage is gone too
Been driving it to see if there's anything they missed. So far, so good
Oh. Go here and take a look at page 24. You can see some of my Sierra Trek pictures and I'm mentioned in the article.
Glad you got it back, they can fix quite a bit more than they use to be able to fix, and do it right. Checked out the article too.
I was supposed to go wheeling next Saturday, it's a Toys-4-Tots run @ the Badlands Off Road Park in Attica Indiana. I was kind of hoping for snow, but it don't look like that will be happening, nor will the trip. Other stuff has popped up that needs to be taken care of.
Went out last weekend..had some breakage, but it is already in the process of being upgraded/fixed.
Riding that crack was awesome.
I need to get back out on the trails, it's been too long.
My front springs have sagged a bit since installing my winch / bumper, so I ordered some Rokmen 1" billet spacers to level it back out. Once they're installed I'll have to go try them out on the trail.
I need to get back out on the trails, it's been too long.
My front springs have sagged a bit since installing my winch / bumper, so I ordered some Rokmen 1" billet spacers to level it back out. Once they're installed I'll have to go try them out on the trail.
It is one of my favorite trails for sure. Definitely tests your setup.
My front springs have sagged a bit since installing my winch / bumper, so I ordered some Rokmen 1" billet spacers to level it back out. Once they're installed I'll have to go try them out on the trail.
The winch/bumper combo takes a toll on the front end suspension
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The winch/bumper combo takes a toll on the front end suspension
Figured it would when I got it, that's one of the reasons I went with synthetic line. It'll all be good in the end, you know after I get some new high line fenders, bigger tires, beefier control arms, re-gear........
Know where to sell a Jeep 2002, Folsom, CA 3" Lift, 33" Tires....Super Clean
Try some of the Jeep forums. AZ, CA, CO, and UT have large offroad communities so you should be able to find someone I would think. Craigslist would be my first suggestion (if you haven't already). Jeeps are popular so I would think you would be able to find someone who would want it.
It was a blast! Went wheeling on New Years Eve and New Years day. I have tons more pictures of lots more rigs but I didn't want to overload the thread haha.
it's in the garage... Waiting for the spring to actually come, and it is going to be installed.
so far, i'm sticking with the basics - audio, motor, slight exterior changes.
nerf bars are also pending install.
I went off road today.....ok, it's an old dirt road, which usually has some mud holes on it. I just finished swapping out the stock control arms for some Rokmen adjustable control arms, and I chucked the stock tie rod and drag link for a heavy duty Currie set up, figured I'd go out and make sure things were working....and grab a shot for the DSS Challenge while I was at it.
I'm going to go do some actual wheeling on April 1st @ The Badlands Off Road Park in Attica Indiana.
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Not sure what this means yet.
Oh no! Definitely not good news
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It's 2 years old and mine. Not sure where the frame is bent but I was planning on wandering down there to see what's what. According to the shop, they have submitted the new claim and are waiting to hear back (probably Monday or Tuesday depending on how you define 48 hours
I mean don't get me wrong--it would suck if they fixed it too. Only the suckage doesn't come until I want to sell it.
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Just got it back yesterday. Looks great! All the trail damage is gone too
Been driving it to see if there's anything they missed. So far, so good
Oh. Go here and take a look at page 24. You can see some of my Sierra Trek pictures and I'm mentioned in the article.
Glad to hear you got it back and all is well
Took a peak at the article/pictures - very nice Ian
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Thanks! It was a great reminder of a fun trip.
Glad you got it back, they can fix quite a bit more than they use to be able to fix, and do it right. Checked out the article too.
I was supposed to go wheeling next Saturday, it's a Toys-4-Tots run @ the Badlands Off Road Park in Attica Indiana. I was kind of hoping for snow, but it don't look like that will be happening, nor will the trip. Other stuff has popped up that needs to be taken care of.
My husband's favorite shot from the day:
Our friend's XTerra with his rear passenger tire off the ground a good 2-3 feet..
Part of the broken H-Yoke:
Videos:
http://youtu.be/1j_ZwdbIcBA
http://youtu.be/jDDMInDWOI8
http://youtu.be/TAtdqtpdPZE - the breakage
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Riding that crack was awesome.
I need to get back out on the trails, it's been too long.
My front springs have sagged a bit since installing my winch / bumper, so I ordered some Rokmen 1" billet spacers to level it back out. Once they're installed I'll have to go try them out on the trail.
It is one of my favorite trails for sure. Definitely tests your setup.
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The winch/bumper combo takes a toll on the front end suspension
Figured it would when I got it, that's one of the reasons I went with synthetic line. It'll all be good in the end, you know after I get some new high line fenders, bigger tires, beefier control arms, re-gear........
Upgrades are good!
Try some of the Jeep forums. AZ, CA, CO, and UT have large offroad communities so you should be able to find someone I would think. Craigslist would be my first suggestion (if you haven't already). Jeeps are popular so I would think you would be able to find someone who would want it.
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Here's a before the spacer:
And and after the spacer:
Now to get this thing off road and some winter wheeling pictures......first I'll need winter to actually show up. :giggle
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I really like this shot.
We're still hoping for some snow, so we can have some fun.
Like I needed 4wd................I wish it were deeper.
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Time to get your lift on...
so far, i'm sticking with the basics - audio, motor, slight exterior changes.
nerf bars are also pending install.
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I'm going to go do some actual wheeling on April 1st @ The Badlands Off Road Park in Attica Indiana.