I couldn't stay jeepless
- Thread starter Bierpower
- Start date
Bierpower
Hooked
From what I can tell, everything from the front body mount back looks straight. Hopefully I can get it back and put some tons under it. The D30 didn't hold up quite as well as you were saying it should [emoji39]
I think it would have been much worse had the roads been dry but without traction I think damage was minimized. The little Ford fiesta just went sliding away without much resistance. Should be a decently easy fix.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using WAYALIFE mobile app
Last edited:
nmwranglerx
Caught the Bug
Man, what a bummer. Glad you guys are okay though. Kinda sucks cause it seems like it hasn’t been too long since doing the engine swap. Hoping for you that it’s not a total loss.
Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app
Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app
WJCO
Meme King
I really hope you can salvage this thing. You've put a lot into it. I'd say you got your moneys worth on that D30 though.
Bierpower
Hooked
I know I wasn't easy on it but he and I were talking when we ran Chinaman and he said that he ran a 30 for years with no problems and they not as weak they're made out to be. Just have to give him some shit.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using WAYALIFE mobile app
WJCO
Meme King
30 or not, I was still surprised to see how well you did on those two trails this summer with no lockers. With locked 60s, you'll really have some fun.
Bierpower
Hooked
One more picture that my wife got. You can see on the left the street the car came from and where both vehicles ended up.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using WAYALIFE mobile app
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using WAYALIFE mobile app
Bierpower
Hooked
I laugh every time I think of this. After holy Cross my wife posted up on a local Facebook jeep page and some guy replied along the lines of "with all the traction control and features on these "new Jeeps" it's almost like having lockers". I told my wife it's too bad the Motech swap kills traction control but he had a nice theory.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using WAYALIFE mobile app
desertrunner
Active Member
I have always wondered with big builds like this and shit happens that turns out to be a total loss, how would you get an insurance pay out for a jeep with an LS? Or are you just shit out of luck and they will pay you for what it cost stock? I've tried to explain my axle swap stuff to my insurance and they are clueless so I have no idea what would happen. Do you have the LS written into your policy?
Sent from my SM-G950U using WAYALIFE mobile app
Sent from my SM-G950U using WAYALIFE mobile app
Bierpower
Hooked
So as far as I know you would have to get the vehicle appraised with the added value of the mods and then insure the vehicle for the appraisal value in order to get it all covered. I have not done this so I will get an insurance value based on local market value for similar make/model/milage.
The good news is I did all the work myself and bought the Jeep cheap with a bad engine so I don't have much more tied up in it than stock value.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using WAYALIFE mobile app
WJCO
Meme King
When I put my ProRock on my WJ, because it was of higher value than the Jeep itself lol, I had the insurance add it. I just had to submit a receipt showing it's value.
Bierpower
Hooked
I do have the receipts for all the stuff I've done to the Jeep so maybe I can negotiate on value a bit. It would be pretty sweet if I could get a fat check for mods.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using WAYALIFE mobile app
WJCO
Meme King
:thumb: :thumb: How are you planning on dealing with the axle? Are they just going to replace it or are you going to try to get them to cut you a check and upgrade?
Bierpower
Hooked
I'm telling them to weld it together so it rolls and I'll take care of it. No way I'm putting a new 30 under that thing now.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using WAYALIFE mobile app
jdofmemi
Active Member
How does dealer pricing for a new 30 compare to a ProRock?
Bierpower
Hooked
It's an XD60 that I'm concerned with and I'm not sure even with dealer install that would add up.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using WAYALIFE mobile app
WJCO
Meme King
I wouldn't be surprised if they're not much lower in price. Dealers charge a ton for assembled axles.
Bierpower
Hooked
It would also require a regear so that would add a good bit more. Maybe it's possible.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using WAYALIFE mobile app