2001 TJ frame replacement

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JohnnyBolo

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Hi everyone, i'm new into the jeep thing!
I wish to replace the frame of my 2001 TJ 4.0 instead of using safe T cap. The manufacturer don't make new frames 1997-2006 anymore.
Can i put a 2014-2015 frame in it? i guess there are differences, are they modifiable?

Thanks in advance for your input !

Cheers
 
There is absolutely no way a 2014-2015 frame will fit, not even close. You need a 1997-2006 frame, preferably a 1997-2002 with 6 cylinder motor mounts (as opposed to a frame with 4 cylinder motor mounts). These frames are very very hard to find. I've been looking for 2 months for a frame for my 2001 and I'm finally going to see one next week. They are very hard to find, especially up north in the rust belt.

Any 1997-2006 TJ frame with any motor mounts can be made to fit your Jeep, but some will require some modifications. Unfortunately, the 1997-2002 frames with 6 cylinder motor mounts are the hardest to find.
 
I replaced my rusted out 01 frame with an 03 frame.
Steering box placement had to be modified (there are threads on this) and I had to buy a new belly pan for my rubicon express long arms. In total the swap cost me around 3k. I was fortunate as my brother- who has a garage shop - really helped.
Good luck!
 
Keep an eye on craigslist, FB Marketplace and salvage yards in a network, it took me about 3 weeks of vigilance to locate the frame on Marketplace I used last fall. They are out there just keep looking.
 
$900 is a steal. In the north east, $1800-$2000 is the going rate. There is a guy that brings trailer loads back from AZ...
 
TJ's-TJ said:
$900 is a steal. In the north east, $1800-$2000 is the going rate. There is a guy that brings trailer loads back from AZ...
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@TJ's-TJ Happen to have a name for this guy? Just punched a hold in the bottom rail of my TJ Unlimited Frame so in the market. Have a line on a frame in VT but open to looking at other options.
 
wigsajumper said:
@TJ's-TJ Happen to have a name for this guy? Just punched a hold in the bottom rail of my TJ Unlimited Frame so in the market. Have a line on a frame in VT but open to looking at other options.
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Does anyone have the name of the guy in AZ or where we can find him? We are in PA and have been looking for months for a 2001 TJ Frame.
 
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