Search results

  1. Thedogsbollocks

    Have I caught this quick enough to get away with only replacing the OPDA?

    Hi, I think I have the dreaded opda issue. I know there are a lot of threads on this and I'm starting my research. However, I would really appreciate your opinions... I have a 2006 TJ with 39,000 miles on it. It has been driving flawlessly until today. I started it this morning and all of a...
  2. Thedogsbollocks

    Spare wheel bracket and mounting

    So, after a rear-ended job, I’ve just got all parts painted and now putting back together. I looked at the previous threads about the gasket between the spare wheel bracket and the tailgate that prevents metal to metal etc. In those previous threads, the discussion has revolved around what to...
  3. Thedogsbollocks

    Gas tank connection help

    I didn’t remove the gas tank a body shop did. I installed a new tank, skid, and pump today. I am worried about two of the connections. Can you advise if I’ve hooked up the two hoses in the pic correctly? The hose with the GREEN connector in the photo is the hose from the fuel pump ...I've...
  4. Thedogsbollocks

    Totaled!

    In my case on the basis that OEM parts are not available and that's why.
  5. Thedogsbollocks

    Totaled!

    Ok…footnote the whole issue as it’s frustrating when the final resolution is not posted. So as R3ID05Tj said above that’s what happened except I bought it back for 4k. So good result under the circumstances. Going in to have rear x member replaced and frame sorted on Monday. Fingers crossed and...
  6. Thedogsbollocks

    Totaled!

    The latest is that I’m waiting for the final amount for the total payout and piecing together the estimate for me to repair if / when I buy back. Question. Putting cost to one side , What brand would you recommend for eg. A replacement tailgate.? Seems a huge variation in price. I’m not...
  7. Thedogsbollocks

    Totaled!

    Ots bowed in one side…pushed in. Not broken or creased. Like it needs something inflatable inside to push it back into shape lol…
  8. Thedogsbollocks

    Totaled!

    Yes that’s what I’m hoping!
  9. Thedogsbollocks

    Totaled!

    That’s what I’m thinking if I can get confidence the frame will come back to straight when new x member installed.
  10. Thedogsbollocks

    Totaled!

    Thanks… looks like a buy back could be on cards as we negotiate amounts.
  11. Thedogsbollocks

    Totaled!

    Yes…the rear x member is bent in about an inch and half this in turn has pulled the end of the frame in just enough that the tail gate won’t open. There are no creases in the sheet metal anywhere and my real issue is …will the sides of the frame at the rear straighten out ? I guessing it’s...
  12. Thedogsbollocks

    Totaled!

    Any feel for how much they would take?
  13. Thedogsbollocks

    Totaled!

    Yep….not much but yes. Tailgate won’t open as sides slightly pulled inwards. No crease in body work anywhere except tail gate…what dya reckon?
  14. Thedogsbollocks

    Totaled!

    Will do
  15. Thedogsbollocks

    Totaled!

    It doesn’t look too bad EXCEPT the gaps in the wheel arches are now wider because pulled in when x member buckled I guess. Do think they would get it straight? One things for sure I have full and half door soft top etc all almost like new…if totaled I’m canibalizing it lol…
  16. Thedogsbollocks

    Totaled!

    Yeah that concerns me …if it’ll ever be straight again?
  17. Thedogsbollocks

    Repair shop frustration

    I’ve just done this. Rear ended in July and small local shop left it sitting there until October …I was so peed off I got it moved at insurer exp to new shop. Still , now 8 months later cannot source parts!
  18. Thedogsbollocks

    Totaled!

    2006 Rubi 36 k miles rear ended. Insurance now saying total loss as cannot source oem or aftermarket fuel tank. ( other damage is cross member of rear frame bent , luckily can be replaced with aftermarket x member , rear door , wheel carrier, bumper etc. All estimated at about 5k damage) I know...
  19. Thedogsbollocks

    Colorado My Jeep was stolen in Denver this morning

    If it’s raining a red hot poker up the jacksy
  20. Thedogsbollocks

    Need help after being rear ended

    Hey I’ll message you thx