Hello fellow jeepers,
I bought a 2002 Jeep Wrangler X model for $300 about two months ago that needs tons of work. Unfortunately the jeep has some frame rust and a blown engine. Looks like a connecting rod went through the block so the engine is toast. There is also some rust issues on the frame where the skid transmission pan is and at the rear near the wheel wells on both sides that I will need to strengthen up with some safety caps. Me and the wife have decided to do a total rebuild from the frame up and basically replace most everything with me doing a majority of the work myself. So far I have taken the jeep apart and I’m ready to pull the engine within the week, I have also separated the frame from the body and found that 5 of the frame to body mounts have also rusted and broke those mouthing bolts. I know this project will be a ton of work and I’m excited to see the finished project.
ive been reading a bunch of the threads on this forum which have been helpful and I’m sure I’ll have tons of questions and needed advice along the journey.
The jeep is stock and my plan is to use it as a secondary vehicle that sees moderate 4x4 trails about once every month on average as well as fart around town with occasionally. I would like to lift the jeep and put 33” tires on it with potential lunchbox lockers front and rear.
My first official question is what frame supports are recommended to strengthen the frame I’ve read about the safety caps but has anyone used or recommend a different product. As this will be my next step in the process after sandblasting the frame.
here are a couple of pics of the engine and the rust.
thanks for all the input in advance
I bought a 2002 Jeep Wrangler X model for $300 about two months ago that needs tons of work. Unfortunately the jeep has some frame rust and a blown engine. Looks like a connecting rod went through the block so the engine is toast. There is also some rust issues on the frame where the skid transmission pan is and at the rear near the wheel wells on both sides that I will need to strengthen up with some safety caps. Me and the wife have decided to do a total rebuild from the frame up and basically replace most everything with me doing a majority of the work myself. So far I have taken the jeep apart and I’m ready to pull the engine within the week, I have also separated the frame from the body and found that 5 of the frame to body mounts have also rusted and broke those mouthing bolts. I know this project will be a ton of work and I’m excited to see the finished project.
ive been reading a bunch of the threads on this forum which have been helpful and I’m sure I’ll have tons of questions and needed advice along the journey.
The jeep is stock and my plan is to use it as a secondary vehicle that sees moderate 4x4 trails about once every month on average as well as fart around town with occasionally. I would like to lift the jeep and put 33” tires on it with potential lunchbox lockers front and rear.
My first official question is what frame supports are recommended to strengthen the frame I’ve read about the safety caps but has anyone used or recommend a different product. As this will be my next step in the process after sandblasting the frame.
here are a couple of pics of the engine and the rust.
thanks for all the input in advance