Help assessing steering damage after icy road impact

[mrblaine]

the rim on that tire got busted up and bent some so the tire is somewhat deflated. Possible could make it seem tilted?

Could but that doesn't explain the open angle we see. Could be the pic angle, you need to find out since that is the difference between a new housing or not.

 

[ColoJeep]

To clarify some. If he is going to check the rotors, the axle tube needs to be set to 0 degrees. In this case, it doesn't matter since that axle is beyond repair given how cheap a replacement should be. Also as pointed out, the trackbar frame side mount is bent or someone will have to prove it isn't somehow.

The lower part of the left side inner C is bent. All that will do moving forward is take out the upper in a hurry. The lower can handle some angular misalignment, the upper can not.

He needs new front control arms, straight frame side trackbar mount if using the stock trackbar or get an adjustable front trackbar, new front axle, and new steering links complete. Damage to steering gear TBT but I'd certainly spend some time making sure it and the steering shafts are not tweaked.

How do you know it has an aluminum block? Best I can tell seeing the O2 sensor tab, it says 4.0 to me but I can't fully verify from the pics.

Thank You for providing a realistic assessment of this situation , I agree with replacing the axle assy. it totally makes financial sense.

 

[mrblaine]

Thank You for providing a realistic assessment of this situation , I agree with replacing the axle assy. it totally make financial sense.

The axle has to come out to get repaired even if it isn't replaced. Once the axle is out, 300 bucks should put another one in its place if it has 3.73's in it. That is a very common front axle and should be easy to find. Anyone headed his way from SoCal can snag one of several I have in that ratio and get it to him if needed.

 

[InOmaha]

Let me know and you can have any parts from me I have laying around. If you want we could park them next to each other and take measurements to compare and look for issues.

 

[InOmaha]

I know one of the owners of TORC had a complete rolling LJ chassis with a 4.0 in it for sale last year. So he should he able to source an axle if we determine it's needed and you can't find one.

 

[John Cooper]

Reviving the dead!!!!!!

 

[TJ Jim]

I hate when that happens. Especially when it’s me that does it!

 

[Rickyd]

Reviving the dead!!!!!!

Nate never came back with the resolution. Maybe he's still deciding what to do?

 

[hear]

I'll never understand how somebody finds the forum, creates an account, then finds a 2 yr old post to reply on.... not seeking help mind you, but offering up additional help. I get the crazy necro bumps where a new user has a similar problem and asks a follow up question. But like, did dude seek out this thread to offer his advice? I'm dying to know the process that leads to this outcome.

 

[Weasellee]

I'll never understand how somebody finds the forum, creates an account, then finds a 2 yr old post to reply on.... not seeking help mind you, but offering up additional help. I get the crazy necro bumps where a new user has a similar problem and asks a follow up question. But like, did dude seek out this thread to offer his advice? I'm dying to know the process that leads to this outcome.

Exactly. I understand why threads are revived when you have a relatable question. But to offer advice? How was this thread found? .

 

[Obi-Wan]

The time between Feb. 24, 2023, 12:49:00 PM and Apr. 21, 2025, 5:38:00 AM is:

786 days, 16 hours, 49 minutes

786.7007 days

18,880.817 hours

1,132,849 minutes

67,970,940 seconds

 

[hear]

we need a bot that detects anything over some mininum age, and then supplies all these stats.

Hmm. Maybe this will be a fun project.

 

[freedom_in_4low]

I'll never understand how somebody finds the forum, creates an account, then finds a 2 yr old post to reply on.... not seeking help mind you, but offering up additional help. I get the crazy necro bumps where a new user has a similar problem and asks a follow up question. But like, did dude seek out this thread to offer his advice? I'm dying to know the process that leads to this outcome.

I believe most of it happens when they have read a related thread that is recent, then get to the bottom where the "similar threads" are listed and click into one of those without noticing the date.

 

[Weasellee]

I believe most of it happens when they have read a related thread that is recent, then get to the bottom where the "similar threads" are listed and click into one of those without noticing the date.

This makes sense.

 

[LONGJP2]

IMO, it helps to respond to the OP (or most recent reviver) specifically.
I think some newbies might not be able to find their thread days later after starting one if they don't get a notification.

 

[freedom_in_4low]

This makes sense.

it's bitten me a few times

 

[Nate 2002 TJ]

My bad y’all lol. Ended up taking it to a friend of mine. He was able to weld on a. New control arm mount. Only thing else that was needed was a new sensor for my tranny (oil was leaking out) and a new tire and rim. Axle was fine