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Post by 89yjdude on Oct 30, 2007 15:33:35 GMT -5
hey well i got my 89 yj..and as you see from my other post i was having problems with my steering..well i now found the problem...and of couse what esle is it but the frame broke around the power steering box!! the shop class at the high school is going to try to fix it but they not sure...anyone got any ways to fix it?
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Post by wranglerboy on Oct 30, 2007 15:42:48 GMT -5
Only way I can think of is remove the box, and weld the frame. Stay away from frame swaps! Too much bloody work! LOL
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Post by 89yjdude on Oct 30, 2007 17:08:53 GMT -5
lol thats what i was thinking..but the teacher at the school isnt sure because 95% of the frame is gone in that spot...i said do what u need to just get the box back on it lmao
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Post by lowrad on Oct 30, 2007 17:19:10 GMT -5
make a cardboard template of the frame in that spot(might involve taken the fender off and front clip BUT I'd do that If I where gona weld it anyway)and outline all the mounting holes and stuff like that....get some 1/4 inch plate and transfer the outline over and then cut the plate...THEN weld the plate over the frame.......viola...patchwork made easy...THEN if ya wana make it beefy...make two plates to go on the inside of both sides of the frame in the front...THEN measure the distance and use some 1/2 to 1 inch tube or something like that to brace the insides of the frame...VIOLA AGAIN  |
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Post by 89yjdude on Oct 30, 2007 17:45:07 GMT -5
haha now that a big time beefy fix lol yea i was thinking of doing that or just putting a box kinda deal right over the hole...cuz really there about 1/2 inch of frame lefted...thats it..other then that it gone...and the back is bad to just gonna box that with some 1/2 metal
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Post by wranglerboy on Oct 30, 2007 19:00:15 GMT -5
Hey Bucky, you still wanting this spare frame or not? Let me know.
If not, I have a frame, the front part is good. The rest is rotted. Could be cut where needed, and welded in.
I know once this body is off it, it's gotta go somewhere. ASAP!
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Post by 89yjdude on Oct 30, 2007 19:50:46 GMT -5
yea i alright thought of that but the guy that is doing the welding say it isnt a good idea and he doesnt want to try that
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Post by lowrad on Oct 31, 2007 4:51:56 GMT -5
Well with the body off Buckey could weld up your old frame easier Matty...I think that would be a good idea Buckey...take it to the shop on Base and have at it for a couple days....I could always lend a hand..
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Post by 89yjdude on Oct 31, 2007 11:15:37 GMT -5
well i may need to do that because i got 4 holes in the frame...power steering box...the back adn then where the T-case and tranny blot up there is a small one...and the teacher said he they may not fix the frame so if someone here has a welder and know how do it and is will to help me out ill help to..dont know how to weld or anything...and i dont have alot of money but ill come up with whatever it take to fix it then give who is helping something out of the deal...it my daily driver and right now im stuck walking and it sucks lol
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Post by 89yjdude on Oct 31, 2007 12:31:47 GMT -5
ok so the school isnt going to do anything with my jeep...so is there someone that can help me out here? the jeep is at moria high school in belleville if you want to take a look...frame swap is way way to much work everyone is telling me to just say fawk it to the jeep and get something esle but i dont have the money to do that and well without it i cant make money haha so im kinda stuck here really hoping someone can help me out here
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Post by wranglerboy on Oct 31, 2007 13:55:47 GMT -5
Okay, a full frame swap is too much work! I wouldn't wish it on anyone after hearing about Lowrad doing it and now me. But, for the front section, cutting and welding in a new front portion would be easy. All you have to do is undo the front fenders and grill, one mount in the center of the grill, lift them up and go nuts! You wouldn't even have to undo wiring. Have to unclip brake lines and what not, but that's no biggy!
Bucky, you need this frame or not? Not sure what project you are spanking to right now. I know you said you wanted it, then no, then yes, then no. Need to know dude. The back and by the tranny plate, they can be fixed easy enough.
I don't have a welder anymore though, so you'll have to find one for the job. I'm still doing mine, but I can see what I can do about givin a hand here and there.
And don't say F#!% it to the jeep. I do enough of that! LOL
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Post by 89yjdude on Oct 31, 2007 14:02:41 GMT -5
lol well i really cant just say F*** it i dont have the money for a new jeep and well id love a hand..but really i have no tools for this kinda of work...i got the space for sure just no tools...and i dont know anyone with a welder or that know how to weld...i posted a pic of the frame in pics
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Post by 89yjdude on Nov 1, 2007 13:41:28 GMT -5
well the jeep is off to a shop i guess..600 later it going to be fixed
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