The Outlaw Was Hit
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Almost the same accident as me.
A young girl (17) ran a red and hit my JK. The impact was right at the center cap of the rear tire (drivers side). The axle shifted laterally about 4 inches. There didn't appear to be any body damage other than a scuff on the bumper and the fender is a little loose but as usual there was a nice coat of mud. Anyone have any experience with damage like this? I'm going to the shop tomorrow to discuss the repairs and want to be prepared. I don't have any pics of the damage but will try and get a few tomorrow. Is there anything I should look for?
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Your rear track-bar frame and axle mounts are probably toast but as long as the frame is still intact the damage should be repairable. A direct hit to the wheel with enough energy to move the axle that far likely caused some internal damage to bearings and gears. Push for a new axle or at the very minimum a complete tear down/inspection of the internals.
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Looks like the wheel is toast and likely all of the suspension will need to be replaced. The gas tank and skid plate will need to be replaced. It is going on the frame rack in the morning to measure the frame. Not sure about the axle, driveline or gears yet.
The tire will also need to be replaced. It is a 1/2 worn Toyo MT and they only put new tires on. Not to excited about having one brand new tire and 3 1/2 tread tires. They are 33's and I want 35's so maybe I'll ask if they will use the cost of the replacement Toyo towards a 35" tire, sell the other 33" Toyo's and buy the other 4 35's myself.
The tire will also need to be replaced. It is a 1/2 worn Toyo MT and they only put new tires on. Not to excited about having one brand new tire and 3 1/2 tread tires. They are 33's and I want 35's so maybe I'll ask if they will use the cost of the replacement Toyo towards a 35" tire, sell the other 33" Toyo's and buy the other 4 35's myself.
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