95fzj80 with ARB VS Dodge Intrepid

[sleeoffroad]

Start looking for an axle housing. Also check the front control arms as well as their mounting brackets. Also check the panhard rod and the brackets. The brackets tend to crack from the frame. The mounting holes for control arms tend to stretch out when hit.

 

[89s rule]

Wow...So whats the plan from here?

 

[charleston]

Just got the Cruiser back from Lex Tech Automotive on James Island Charleston Toyota Lexus Mechanic Lex-Tech James Island West Ashley Folly Beach Glen did an awesome job repairing the the truck to like new condition!
Here is a list of what was done to get her back to better then she was before the accident.

Rebuild both front knuckles including 4 new nuckle bearings (trunnion bearings) the bottom DS Trunnion was destroyed, the PS had some wear. Replaced DS wheel bearings (Spindle Bearings).

Replaced Steering box, from a 97cruiser. Sector shaft on original was tweaked a little. Replacements can be had around junkyards from $200 on up complete.

New A/C lines and Drier.

Replace bent Drag Link.

While at it, turned the front rotors, new pads. and replaced rear rotors as they were nearly paper thin from corrosion over the years.

I fixed the minor scratch on the lower apron near the turn signal with some touch up paint.

Over all, the truck steers much better with no play in the steering compared to how it was before the wreck. The brakes work much better and are not as soft as before.
An accident like this can actually work in your favor if you play it right as this truck is in much better shape now then when I purchased her 3 years ago!

Total repairs including rental car for a week came to just under $2,500.00 The insurance company gave me a check for $7,250 and a salvaged title.

Damaged Bearing

Rebuilt knuckles

Replaced steering box

 

[charleston]

The ARB was bent a little with the DS wing pushed up about 1/4 inch or so but is not noticeable unless you really looked hard and close. I was able to pound the small dent at the bottom out with a 10lb sledge hammer and then shot it with some black rattle can.

 

[Ebag333]

The ARB was bent a little with the DS wing pushed up about 1/4 inch or so but is not noticeable unless you really looked hard and close.

Just looks like you actually wheel it.

 

[BenMara]

my my

 

[IdahoDoug]

That's a flat out astonishing deal for the work you had done!! Easily the best value for dollar work I've ever read about here on Mud.

DougM

 

[Sc0-]

wow, an insurance company that works without hassles.... who is it? (currently have USAA in which I heard was "difficult" to buy the vehicle back.)

 

[erymer]

Wow sounds like you made out like a bandit. Really glad everyone is ok. Now you have some mods cash.

 

[retrofive]

Sweet, Looks like you made out like a bandit!

 

[Weatherman]

What a deal, amazing! Plus no one was hurt! Sounds like you replaced all the key axel components. Keep your eyes open for unusual tire wear and let 'er rip!

 

[OhioCruiser]

They are giving me the cruiser plus 7k cash for the damage. QUOTE]

I guess it's too say it now but for 7k cash you could buy another LC with clear title ,swap all the good stuff from your truck,and part it out. New LC plus some extra money

 

[99UZJay]

You know a camry drier or Slee's relocator would have taken care of that drier issue before it happened

Which camry drier works?

 

[lt1fire]

I would check the axle housing. In the type of collision you had they bend very easily. Was the wheel pushed (turned) over all the way. Check the back steering stop on the housing. If the steering stop is bent in by the bolt, I can tell you that you have a very good chance of having a bent housing. Seen that a lot in wrecked trucks we buy. The wheel acts as a lever and bends the housing right where the knuckle ball connects to the housing.

Also check your sector shaft for twisting.

Christo do you ever see a lot of rear axles bending like this??

 

[cruiserdan]

I have seen a couple bent rear housings, both from collisions.