Brad Klammer
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- Surrey, BC
I'm looking at buying this 99 XJ really cheap but it's got damage on the rear driver quarter. How hard would this be to repair?
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How hard to fix?
- Thread starter Brad Klammer
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- Location
- Rainy side of Washington
Is the frame bent?
If the frame's bent, it'll be more trouble. Look for rippling in the roof and floor. If it's just sheetmetal... grab a spot welder at harbor freight and bring a cordless sawzall to the junkyard. Just remember to cut more than you think you're going to need at the JY, I'd take the whole panel from the center of the rear door all the way to the D pillar and down into the wheel wells.
You could probably recover that sheetmetal with enough pulling/hammering/bondo but it'll come out way better if you put a whole new panel on it.
If the frame's bent, it'll be more trouble. Look for rippling in the roof and floor. If it's just sheetmetal... grab a spot welder at harbor freight and bring a cordless sawzall to the junkyard. Just remember to cut more than you think you're going to need at the JY, I'd take the whole panel from the center of the rear door all the way to the D pillar and down into the wheel wells.
You could probably recover that sheetmetal with enough pulling/hammering/bondo but it'll come out way better if you put a whole new panel on it.
- Location
- Mission Viejo
I would have it straightened, then slap on some rear quarter guards to cover up the dents
Brad Klammer
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Surrey, BC
Frame is fine, it's drives perfectly straight and there isn't any rippling anywhere else. Dude slid into a ditch this winter. Truck has 99k miles and he's asking $2500.
sjx40250
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Alexandria VA
Frame? XJ's don't have Frames. How about the spring hanger? Did you remove the spare tire to see if there was damage internally?
Brad Klammer
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Surrey, BC
No I didn't, I will do that. thanks for the heads up.
- Location
- Rainy side of Washington
2500 with that damage? I wouldn't go over 1500 personally.
98NWCherokee
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Portland, OR
I agree with Kastein.....seems like too much money for the damage. I paid $2900 for my 98 XJ Limited which has a perfect body with no rust and 133k....at the time.
Brad Klammer
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Surrey, BC
Canada prices are much more expensive, especially than the East coast.
- Location
- Rainy side of Washington
ahhh I completely missed the fact that you're in Canada. Makes sense now.
Good luck!
How rare are XJs in the junkyards up there? They're quite plentiful around here, always wondered how availability of parts varies in different areas.
Good luck!
How rare are XJs in the junkyards up there? They're quite plentiful around here, always wondered how availability of parts varies in different areas.
Brad Klammer
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Surrey, BC
Very plentiful in junkyards. XJ's are far from rare, just about 1-2 thousand more expensive than in the states.
xcm
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Southern Oregon
$2500 is waaaaay too much, i was starting to get stoked for you.. but no.
Brad Klammer
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Surrey, BC
Ya, I think I'll steer clear. cheers guys.
