WTB: Looking for TJ Frame in Good Condition

[theruska]

Hey everyone.

I have a 97 TJ that I love. Great condition, low miles, several upgrades. Unfortunately, my son rear-ended a Land Rover and the frame is bent beyond repair. So now I'm looking for a good frame to swap out. I see "new" or "reconditioned" frames for $2,000-$5,000, but that's beyond my budget. I'm in the Dallas/Ft Worth area and have contacted most salvage yards. The going rate seems to be $500-$1,000, but they are extremely hard to find, and the ones I have found are damaged. I'd be willing to drive up to 6 hours (Oklahoma, Texas, Louisana, Arkansas) to pick one up.

Does anyone have any leads for me? Maybe there are shops to sell refurbished frames? I'm open to any and all ideas.

Thanks for any suggestions or leads you can provide.

Tom

 

[P man]

I have a 97 4.0 frame in Washougal wa 98671

 

[theruska]

I have a 97 4.0 frame in Washougal wa 98671

Thanks, but I'm guessing the shipping would be more than that part. What are you asking?

 

[TRE3TOP]

Check Facebook marketplace

 

[theruska]

Check Facebook marketplace

Thanks will do

 

[Irun]

Get the frame measurements from @P man, then check with uShip. It can't hurt to try!

https://www.uship.com/

 

[theruska]

Get the frame measurements from @P man, then check with uShip. It can't hurt to try!

https://www.uship.com/

I agree - will do! Thanks man.

 

[TheGanzman]

I guess that ended THAT texting session tout de suite!

 

[theruska]

Thanks, but I'm guessing the shipping would be more than that part. What are you asking?

Check Facebook marketplace

Nothing on Facebook Marketplace. I did find one nearby on parts car-parts.com but it was sold. Kinda like buying a house - have to jump on it quickly!

 

[Potomus Pete]

Check Sarasota Florida Craigslist. There was two last week believe it or not.

 

[Potomus Pete]

87 TJ chassis in Venice Fl. Craigslist is there

 

[theruska]

Check Sarasota Florida Craigslist. There was two last week believe it or not.

Thank you! I knew i could count on this board.

 

[P man]

Thanks, but I'm guessing the shipping would be more than that part. What are you asking?

500 for the frame shipping won't be cheap

 

[Irun]

500 for the frame shipping won't be cheap

If the frame is in good shape, this is a killer deal. Decent frames in my area typically go for around $1500. It would be worth the shipping price!

 

[P man]

If the frame is in good shape, this is a killer deal. Decent frames in my area typically go for around $1500. It would be worth the shipping price!

The frame is in great shape..we don't rust here so my only hope of selling a frame is accident replacement..the last one I had sold quickly but previous frames have taken months to sell.

 

[P man]

To the op if you are serious I would consider delivering the frame part way

 

[theruska]

500 for the frame shipping won't be cheap

Thanks P Man. Is this a 4-cylinder frame or 6-cylinder?

 

[theruska]

To the op if you are serious I would consider delivering the frame part way

Yes I am serious, but need to know if it's for a 4-cylinder or 6-cylinder? My TJ is a 6.

 

[P man]

4.0

 

[theruska]

4.0

Well dang. Thought I had found it! But thanks anyway.