Crashed My YJ HELP!!!

mrjackugp · 07-14-2009, 07:13 PM

Ok so heres the deal

this is what my jeep looked like

1989 yj with a weber carb and 4.2l / automatic

i crashed it into a tree last week so my frame is bent in my bumper is ruined,radiator and grill are toast, leaf springs in front are twizted (along with the frame) and some steering components are bent....

so im trying to figure out what to do with it asap either some ideas on what its worth, the body besides the grill is in great condition. it was garage kept before i got it and it only has 135,000 miles on it

or if any body has any parts to help me fix it or ill be selling it

so any help would be great

ill post up pics of the damage then later

RustedWrangler · 07-14-2009, 07:17 PM

Hate to say it, but you are probably better off parting it out and buying another. I am guessing that by the time you fix it, you will be further under than if you sell the parts and start over with a good conidition stock yj.

mrjackugp · 07-14-2009, 07:20 PM

ive only spent 2 grand including cost of vehicle at this point and im not against frame swapping

mrjackugp · 07-14-2009, 07:39 PM

i found a 4 inch lift used for 200 bucks so if i can find a frame ima salvage my jeep and make it look even crazier haha so if anyone local to 18055 has a frame for a couple hundred that would be great

tazme695 · 07-14-2009, 07:47 PM

You should be able to pick up a clean frame! go for it! besides pride is an addiction everyone can afford!!!

mrjackugp · 07-14-2009, 08:06 PM

well the one guy i emailed has a tj frame im trying to figure out what i would need to use this with my jeep and if i could use coil suspention with my axels (which are stock)

tazme695 · 07-14-2009, 08:12 PM

It can be done lwith a little mod and some dead presidents, plenty of time and beer!

mrjackugp · 07-14-2009, 08:21 PM

see im trying to find out if my axels will work too and how the steering works cause if i gotta buy suspention and axels and steerring for it thats more work than i wanted to do that i dont have cash for haha

**levergun** · 07-14-2009, 08:24 PM

Steering is the same. You will need axles and you will need to modify some of the frame mounts.

mrjackugp · 07-14-2009, 08:27 PM

damn if i had more money id do that ima just stick with trying to find a YJ frame. BY the way does any body have one for a reasonable price thats close

**levergun** · 07-14-2009, 08:58 PM

How bent is the frame??? A good welder could probably fix it if its not to bad. Got some pics???

mrjackugp · 07-14-2009, 09:10 PM

well the jeep was rolled ( frame was a lil twizted) but it was fine then i hit a tree and both frame rails in the front bend infont of the motor mounts to the front of the jeep and the front crosmember it taco'd.... basicly a birds eye view of the front of my frame would look like a wierd W and i wouldnt feel right about it if i didnt just find a clean frame.... whick i found a 93 yj frame on craigslist for 300 bucks with lines and a gastank so well see

**scott5star** · 07-14-2009, 09:27 PM

That's a sweet ride, I would try and fix it. I also get attached to my vehicles though

zekeman023 · 07-14-2009, 09:29 PM

How did you hold up in the accident? Hopefully well. I'm trying to decide how safe my 93 is since my wife will now be riding with me. Also, were you wearing your seat belt, cause that makes a big difference?

**levergun** · 07-14-2009, 09:30 PM

There was a thread on here a while back with damge like yours and it was repaired I believe....

Here it is. Bottom of page 4 http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=786924&highlight=bent+frame&page= 4