Wrecked my jeep

[The holsch]

Alright I wrecked my jeep yesterday after noon and I need help or advice putting it back together

[Mudderoy]

Probably need some more pictures, but I believe we've got a couple of members that have fixed damage as bad, or worse.

[The holsch]

Alright I will be getting some more it was the jeeps madein voyage for the trails to

[cantab27]

ahh shell buff out ...yeah more pics

[4.3LXJ]

Yup, specific pics. As long as the front frame is straight, the average person can fix them

[ArmyGuy45]

http://www.controlyourcash.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/tape.jpeg

[The holsch]

Alright I will have specific pictures and yes it will need duck tape lol

[4.3LXJ]

Maiden voyage? So what happened?

[The holsch]

I was on the trail going out to the parking lot and I new I if I went slow threw the hole I was stuck I got on it a little bit to hard caught a rut and threw me in the tree my radiator is bent every way but straight it dosnt leak she got her self out of the hole and off the trail and back on the trailer it didn't do to bad for stock jeep lol

[4.3LXJ]

Sounds fixable then

[The holsch]

It bent the tore the inner fender all the way back to the coil mount tho

[4.3LXJ]

Most of that is spot welded to the frame. It can be replaced. And it is a three piece unit. You will have to drill spot welds to remove it. There is a tool for that

[NW99XJ]

New fenders, hood, core support, header panel and trim.... all readily available parts, and all bolt on.

[The holsch]

Would there be anyway to make a tube cage around the engine that I could connect to when I put a cage in it

[4.3LXJ]

Sure. The best place for info on that one I think is NAXJA Jeepspeed section. They are required to have full cages and tube to the front

[The holsch]

What is the tool you were talking about

[4.3LXJ]

It is a special drill bit. You can get them as Summit Racing.

summitracing.com 1-800-230-3030

I would suggest calling them and getting their tool catalogue. It is a free call and the catalogue is free. There are a number of goodies you may use in there that are used by street rodders to restore their vehicles

[nickyg]

Hit the junkyard and start collecting parts. Now's the time to do some engine work now that there's no pesky body panels in the way. Steering box upgrade should be a snap too. and since you need a new hood I'd get a fiberglass one with a scoop. The possibilities are limitless...... if you have the pockets for i.t

[The holsch]

I. Would do engine work and steering upgrades but it is on the wrong side and as for the hood I'm gonna straighten it out it isn't to bad I'm gonna have some parts for sale off of it if anyone is needing any I'm getting ready to buy a rolled jeep to fix this one

Oh and I have more pics of the carnage

[nickyg]

It took me a minute to figure out I was looking at it from the top. I thought it was a lot worse then it really is untill i noticed the tire.

If the frame rails are not too bent it looks pretty straight forward.

Without the radiator and header panel in place the steering box will be a breeze to get to. At a minimum I would at least take it off and inspect the frame where it mounts. It likes to crack there. and repairing it would be sooooo much easier. and maybe change out the factory spacer with something a little more beefy.

[The holsch]

Where the green circle is at is that just a frame stiffener and what were u talking about to check and see it it's cracked

[NW99XJ]

Here's a good series of videos from TV's Xtremem 4x4....
It's all about fixing the front end of a wrecked XJ

http://2min.powerblocktv.com/two-minute-tech/2min-155/diagnose-straighten-a-jeeps-bent-frame-part-1

[nickyg]

Where the green circle is at is that just a frame stiffener and what were u talking about to check and see it it's cracked
I put a green circle around the tire to help with the orientation. Just in case someone else had a hard time. like I said I didn't realize I was looking at it from the top at first. I'm just trying to pitch in and get you the most help.

The crack I'm talking about happens on the frame behind the steering box. years of hard driving can cause stress cracks. It. would only take a minute to check while the front end is all apart . A new spacer plate would help keep that from happening.

I'm sorry if I seem overbearing. I really am just trying to help.
My Xj was wrecked when I got it, so I know what your going thru.

[The holsch]

Your not being over bearing I just didn't know what the green circle was for and I'm gonna pull the steering box off this weekend and order the jcr steering box part I really apriciafe all the help and info from you guys on getting my jeep up and running so I can hit the trails again

Thanks for all the help so far