Hippie66 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Looks like my 4x4 swap may happen sooner than expected, thanks to a 16 year old driver and her cell phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desbennett004 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Ouch, sorry to see that. Hopefully her parents can cut you a cheque for the body shop quote and then you can do the work yourself cheaper. Might even be enough to do your swap. Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie66 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 That's my plan. I'll look for a donor for the swap. Going to have to start researching. I am staying Renix, truck runs great. May swap to automatic and sell the AX15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Ouch, sorry to see that. Hopefully her parents can cut you a cheque for the body shop quote and then you can do the work yourself cheaper. Might even be enough to do your swap. Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Why not? She's entitled. Hey Dad, bend over - again. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie66 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 I will give her dad credit, he called and asked how I was, how my truck was, and gave me a claim # before I drove 25 miles home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desbennett004 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I had similar damage happen to my 99 XJ, it cost me $300 in parts and about 4 hours labor. $100 of that was just buying the window washer bottle pumps at NAPA. The rest was from Pick and Pull. The other guys van was a write off. Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I will give her dad credit, he called and asked how I was, how my truck was, and gave me a claim # before I drove 25 miles home. I hope not, but it could be a CYOA move on his part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie66 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 I hope not, but it could be a CYOA move on his part. Could be, but also might be due to me cutting them some slack. Highway Patrol said I could insist on a report, or, they could call their insurance and admit she pulled out in front of me. This keeps her from getting a ticket, and neither of us gets an accident on our record. If I have any problems, I call the officer and she filed a report, issued a ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie66 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 Just need to figure out what year donor I need for the swap. Current: 4.0, Renix, AX15, 2wd Planned: 4.0, Renix, auto, 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desbennett004 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Just need to figure out what year donor I need for the swap. Current: 4.0, Renix, AX15, 2wd Planned: 4.0, Renix, auto, 4x4 Do you want to keep your current rear axle? I used a 98 XJ as a donor, so I got the Chrysler 8.25, and HP D30 with larger U joints. I went to 3.55 gears instead of 3.07's, but I'm swapping 2wd AX15 with 4wd AX15. Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie66 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 Upgrading to 8.25 would be fine. Not sure what my current axle ratio is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanLemons Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I will give her dad credit, he called and asked how I was, how my truck was, and gave me a claim # before I drove 25 miles home.I hope not, but it could be a CYOA move on his part.pardon me but what's that? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie66 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 CYOA = Cover Your Own A$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Sorry to see this happen. It's a shame to have one of our own wrecked like that. It's always funny to me to see how badly damaged the other car or van is compared to the well built MJ/XJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie66 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 Sorry to see this happen. It's a shame to have one of our own wrecked like that. It's always funny to me to see how badly damaged the other car or van is compared to the well built MJ/XJ. Yeah, it bites. If her insurance makes a decent offer, I should come out ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 The good thing here is that no one was hurt. We all need to remember that our cars and trucks are just metal that can be replaced or fixed. Years ago my daughter had a part time job after school. Another girl she worked with was picked up by her boyfriend at lunch time for a quick trip to McDonalds for a burger. The car was T-boned 2 blocks away. The girl died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie66 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 The good thing here is that no one was hurt. We all need to remember that our cars and trucks are just metal that can be replaced or fixed. Years ago my daughter had a part time job after school. Another girl she worked with was picked up by her boyfriend at lunch time for a quick trip to McDonalds for a burger. The car was T-boned 2 blocks away. The girl died. I couldn't agree more. First thing I did was make sure she was ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Your 5 speed truck likely has a 3.07 final drive. Auto trans equipped XJ/MJ's were equipped with 3.55 final drive, as I am sure you know. Getting a 4x4 as your parts source is a great idea. This may also be a good time to get 97+ doors on your truck (if you are so inclined). I wish I had done 97+ doors on mine 6 years ago when had the truck fixed and repainted. 4.10 final gearing is also something to consider when you do your 4x4 conversion, but it would be extra money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie66 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 Any benefit to '97+ doors? I'd be surprised if it has 3.07 gears, due to rpm's at highway speeds with 31's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie66 Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 I read it on Wikipedia, it must be true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Chief Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I think the benefit to 97+ doors are the no vent windows (bigger room). and the seal on the door. I could be wrong though, but that's just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie66 Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 I've read on here the seals can be replaced with later seals. The windows make no difference to me. Good news is the estimate is enough to satisfy me. Hopefully they will agree to cut me a check and I'll sign off on it, so they are not liable for any hidden damage and not total it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie66 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Well, they are totaling the truck. I will be able to retain it for a reasonable cost. As soon as they pay off, I'll start the repairs, with 4x4 swap to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie66 Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Insurance paid off very well. Here's my truck with the '88 XJ donor, 4.0, auto, locked front and rear Dana 30 / Dana 44, on 4.5" lift and 33's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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