I have always sought out the brass tanks, myself. For one, they're rebuildable. In fact, I'm going to have my TJ's radiator re-cored (it's the OEM brass tank). I'm not a fan of aftermarket plastic tanks, nor aluminum cores, but some may feel differently. If so, I'm sure they'll let you know.@Squatch, what should I look for in terms of the radiator? I find aluminum and metal core brass tank radiators. The brass are more expensive.
It's true. Good for everyone 'cept the guy who wants to try and save the vehicle. Then, it's just ugly...Crumple zones are good for everybody:
Occupants - of one or both vehicles if a 2 car accident
Tow truck drivers
Parts suppliers
Body shops
Car dealers
Car manufacturers
Thank you. Also, do you know what the part is that I’m pointing to in this picture? It’s behind the front bumper between the frame brackets. The front bumper brackets attach to it.I have always sought out the brass tanks, myself. For one, they're rebuildable. In fact, I'm going to have my TJ's radiator re-cored (it's the OEM brass tank). I'm not a fan of aftermarket plastic tanks, nor aluminum cores, but some may feel differently. If so, I'm sure they'll let you know.
Very helpful. I’m going to be finagling some things. I can’t find that part, so I’ll have to in order to get the new bumper bolted up. Thank you!This might be of interest to you...
Wanted to that story, right up until the part where you mentioned her passing last year... Sorry for your loss, brother...When my niece turned 16 we bought her an old volvo station wagon that was stick. I first taught her how to drive stick. In LA! Lol.
But then i took her to all the pick a parts in the county. And we bought every piece of missing trim or part that was better replaced.
I had her help me remove the parts at the junkyard. And paint them and put them on. It wasnt alot. But it got the car looking and running nice.
We eventually sold it and got her an automatic transmission. But she never forgot that.
She died last year. But that was one of her favorite stories. Of Uncle Pat fixing up her car with her. It taught her a valuable experience. But it also bonded us.
You'll be surprised what a little car repair will do with your relationship to a child.
Ya. It was sad. She was only 38. Died of liver failure from alcohol. She had a rough upbringing. Her mother had mental health issues and ran off her father when she was a baby. My wife and i raised her from 15 on. But the damage had been done. She was a beautiful sweet girl.Wanted to that story, right up until the part where you mentioned her passing last year... Sorry for your loss, brother...
So sorry to hear that.Ya. It was sad. She was only 38. Died of liver failure from alcohol. She had a rough upbringing. Her mother had mental health issues and ran off her father when she was a baby. My wife and i raised her from 15 on. But the damage had been done. She was a beautiful sweet girl.
OP take advantage of this situation. Get your daughter involved. It will bring you together in ways she will never forget. And it will give you so much more than just a fixed Jeep.
Yeah, my love is because of how close it brought you, not her passing young. Some posts you need two options for emoji. For your loss,Ya. It was sad. She was only 38. Died of liver failure from alcohol. She had a rough upbringing. Her mother had mental health issues and ran off her father when she was a baby. My wife and i raised her from 15 on. But the damage had been done. She was a beautiful sweet girl.
OP take advantage of this situation. Get your daughter involved. It will bring you together in ways she will never forget. And it will give you so much more than just a fixed Jeep.
I knew what you meant brother.Yeah, my love is because of how close it brought you, not her passing young. Some posts you need two options for emoji. For your loss,
Already making some good progress! You're correct about the crossmember being welded to the frame rails, but I am almost certain they are only spot welds. One thing you could look into is drilling out those spot welds from a donor vehicle (wrecking yards are full of them in my neck of the woods) and remove the crossmember. Then repeat the process on your XJ, and install the straight donor piece. Of course, you would need to have it welded back in. If you aren't equipped to do so, there are often guys who have small "mobile welding" businesses, where they come out with their own equipment, and do the job right there at your house. Might be worth looking into, if you aren't satisfied with your current results. Just a thought...Well, I tore it down this morning. Only issue is so can’t get one of the radaiator hard line nuts off the radiator. I might just get a new line. This one looks bad anyway.
The other issue was what I call the front crossmember. It’s welded to the frame and considered part of it. You need it dor the two bumper brackets. Jicky design if you ask me. It is torn a bit in the back and all bent in. Followed the basics of the video @Squatch sent me, but used my winch for a lot more control than that Jake-leg. It ain’t pretty, but it’s pretty straight across the front.
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Mobile welders are all over craigslist.Already making some good progress! You're correct about the crossmember being welded to the frame rails, but I am almost certain they are only spot welds. One thing you could look into is drilling out those spot welds from a donor vehicle (wrecking yards are full of them in my neck of the woods) and remove the crossmember. Then repeat the process on your XJ, and install the straight donor piece. Of course, you would need to have it welded back in. If you aren't equipped to do so, there are often guys who have small "mobile welding" businesses, where they come out with their own equipment, and do the job right there at your house. Might be worth looking into, if you aren't satisfied with your current results. Just a thought...
WOW ! , How fortunate are you Squatch ? My family / extended family has had 6 XJ s and 5 TJs.I have always sought out the brass tanks, myself. For one, they're rebuildable. In fact, I'm going to have my TJ's radiator re-cored (it's the OEM brass tank). I'm not a fan of aftermarket plastic tanks, nor aluminum cores, but some may feel differently. If so, I'm sure they'll let you know.
I hear people finding oem radiators. But never saw one online. I assumed those were brass. I did find ac parts recently that are brass. And bought those.WOW ! , How fortunate are you Squatch ? My family / extended family has had 6 XJ s and 5 TJs.
All of them had Plastic tank / Aluminum cores. The last OEM brass tank and core radiator I own is in an 1980 Chevy K-20.