Starting my JK Salvage Project
03-10-2009, 11:52 AM
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When I found this jeep, I had a body shop guy and a few off road guys look at the damage to tell me what they thought. The conclusion I came up with was there was very little damage to things that I planned on keeping. The front dana 30 was destroyed. I replace it with a new 44. The front bumper was destroyed. I was going to replace that also. (still deciding
). The side steps and fender flares on the driver side were destroyed. Again, I wanted different ones anyway.
So that leaves us with the fender, transmission pan and the door damage. I can deal with that.
So lets say you were looking at a 2007 Sahara. 19000 miles and in perfect condition. You look at the guys selling it and say " you keep the front bumper, front axle, and the side steps and fender flares on the driver side." And the guy agreed. Would he take $12000 for it. Would you give it?
I would, Hell, I did.
I know what some of you are saying, "but when you're done with this you will have a jeep with a rebuilt title."
You're right. I can deal wth that too.
). The side steps and fender flares on the driver side were destroyed. Again, I wanted different ones anyway.So that leaves us with the fender, transmission pan and the door damage. I can deal with that.
So lets say you were looking at a 2007 Sahara. 19000 miles and in perfect condition. You look at the guys selling it and say " you keep the front bumper, front axle, and the side steps and fender flares on the driver side." And the guy agreed. Would he take $12000 for it. Would you give it?
I would, Hell, I did.
I know what some of you are saying, "but when you're done with this you will have a jeep with a rebuilt title."
You're right. I can deal wth that too.
03-10-2009, 05:02 PM
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midwidth bumper?
Looking at the Lod (an Indiana company I think) and Shrockworks midwidth. Love them both, but I want the back/bumper tire carrier to match, so I'm looking for some input on which company has the best option.
Any opinions?
Any opinions?
04-01-2009, 02:30 PM
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New Rubber
Got 4 new tires shipped to me today. Nitto Dune Grapplers. 37x12.50x18. 
I know, I know. Not a popular tire on here. Especially here in the Hoosier state when it could snow or ice at just about anytime. But again I got a deal that I couldn't refuse and I want it to look a little different anyway. I know they look a little over the top with the flames.
I'm thinking of having them sipped. That would seem to correct some of the issues I have heard about. Any suggestions? Who does this? Any locals?
I know, I know. Not a popular tire on here. Especially here in the Hoosier state when it could snow or ice at just about anytime. But again I got a deal that I couldn't refuse and I want it to look a little different anyway. I know they look a little over the top with the flames.I'm thinking of having them sipped. That would seem to correct some of the issues I have heard about. Any suggestions? Who does this? Any locals?
04-01-2009, 06:31 PM
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The frame
No frame damage. The steering was jacked up also. I'm in the nickel and dime stage trying to get it to the body shop. I have to go through Chrysler for almost every part because after market stuff doesn't exist.
I found out that nickels and dimes really add up with this kind of project.
New pictures tomorrow.