Builds An Accidental Frame Off.................. (2 Viewers)

[FloridaLife]

pb4ugo,

The reason I quoted your post is that your reply to the thread said the log and strap method to hold the axle from coming out was "standard operating procedure" for Jeepers. The tone of the post suggested it was not an uncommon occurrence.

You’re certainly right all manufacturers' vehicles have mechanical issues (and post 3928 sure looks like a Chevy K-10 pickup to me). However, some brands have higher incidence of breakdowns than others. AND, some manufacturers are more customer-centric in dealing with problems.

I’ve owned Toyotas, and I’ve owned Jeeps. In my personal experience they are at opposite ends of that spectrum. I will very probably buy another Toyota. Hell will freeze over before I buy another Jeep, or any Stellantis product for that matter.

I owned a Jeep CJ7 with hard top, full doors, and V8 for about 4 hours back in the late 1990's or early 2000's.

 

[FloridaLife]

I owned a Jeep CJ7 with hard top, full doors, and V8 for about 4 hours back in the late 1990's or early 2000's.

That sounds crazy, but it's true. I was working in the parts department at a dealership and the town drunk's wife finally had enough and left him and cleaned out the bank account, so he needed money and walked in and asked if anyone wanted to buy his Jeep. I asked how much and he said $2,000 and I knew the hard top alone was worth $1,500 because I had just ordered one for a customer. So I said I'd buy it, had my co-worker watch the parts department and drove the guy to my bank, gave him the cash, and he handed over the title. I got back to work and moved the Jeep to the side of the building where employees park. About 4 hours later some deer hunters that were passing through and saw it walked in and asked who owned that Jeep, I said I did, and he said "I'll give you $4,500 for it" and I said "Sold!" LOL.