Re: Jeep got wrecked today.. some questions...
 

handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote in message news:<20041111002239.12394.00000544@mb-m28.aol.com>...
> It's not too bad; a middle-aged woman pulled out in front of me and I slammed
> her. I have an Olympic front Rock bumper on my '97 TJ with the winch mount
> and it took most of the impact, though the Jeep will need a new flare, fender,
> and maybe a hood. I thought the Oly had survived with only cosmetic damage but
> the "back strap" (hard to explain) is bowed, showing that the end must have
> deflected in alt least a little.
>
> My body feels OK though I may have tweaked my hip. We'll see in the morning I
> guess.
>
> So, first off, things like aftermarket bumpers are NOT covered in insurance,
> right? At least my Warn is OK. I can live with the bumper as it is if that's
> the case... i'll just repaint it.
>
> Second... for those of you who have recently wrecked, anything to watch out for
> in this whole process? How do I insure that I get my TJ back perfectly
> repaired with the best parts, etc?
>
> -jeff

What a bummer, Jeff! I had a similar wreck in my '95 YJ back when it
was only a few months old. The damage looked a lot worse than it
actually was. I had to get a new grille, hood, and fender, as I
recall. The other guy was at fault -- young kid delivering pizza ran
a stop sign and I couldn't help nailing his right rear quadrant. His
outfit looked a _lot_ worse than mine.
My frame got slightly tweaked. but they were able to straighten it,
and actually got it into better alignment than what it was when it
left the factory. I'm still driving the same Jeep and didn't have any
latent problems with it after it was fixed.
Only advice I have is to insist on authentic Jeep parts, and pay close
attention to detail. For example, I had to get them to order me a new
hood latch because the repair shop missed the fact that the one in the
accident was slightly out of whack and wouldn't stay fastened.
Good luck,
Gary

Re: Jeep got wrecked today.. some questions...
 

handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote in message news:<20041111002239.12394.00000544@mb-m28.aol.com>...
> It's not too bad; a middle-aged woman pulled out in front of me and I slammed
> her. I have an Olympic front Rock bumper on my '97 TJ with the winch mount
> and it took most of the impact, though the Jeep will need a new flare, fender,
> and maybe a hood. I thought the Oly had survived with only cosmetic damage but
> the "back strap" (hard to explain) is bowed, showing that the end must have
> deflected in alt least a little.
>
> My body feels OK though I may have tweaked my hip. We'll see in the morning I
> guess.
>
> So, first off, things like aftermarket bumpers are NOT covered in insurance,
> right? At least my Warn is OK. I can live with the bumper as it is if that's
> the case... i'll just repaint it.
>
> Second... for those of you who have recently wrecked, anything to watch out for
> in this whole process? How do I insure that I get my TJ back perfectly
> repaired with the best parts, etc?
>
> -jeff

What a bummer, Jeff! I had a similar wreck in my '95 YJ back when it
was only a few months old. The damage looked a lot worse than it
actually was. I had to get a new grille, hood, and fender, as I
recall. The other guy was at fault -- young kid delivering pizza ran
a stop sign and I couldn't help nailing his right rear quadrant. His
outfit looked a _lot_ worse than mine.
My frame got slightly tweaked. but they were able to straighten it,
and actually got it into better alignment than what it was when it
left the factory. I'm still driving the same Jeep and didn't have any
latent problems with it after it was fixed.
Only advice I have is to insist on authentic Jeep parts, and pay close
attention to detail. For example, I had to get them to order me a new
hood latch because the repair shop missed the fact that the one in the
accident was slightly out of whack and wouldn't stay fastened.
Good luck,
Gary

Re: Jeep got wrecked today.. some questions...
 

handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote in message news:<20041111002239.12394.00000544@mb-m28.aol.com>...
> It's not too bad; a middle-aged woman pulled out in front of me and I slammed
> her. I have an Olympic front Rock bumper on my '97 TJ with the winch mount
> and it took most of the impact, though the Jeep will need a new flare, fender,
> and maybe a hood. I thought the Oly had survived with only cosmetic damage but
> the "back strap" (hard to explain) is bowed, showing that the end must have
> deflected in alt least a little.
>
> My body feels OK though I may have tweaked my hip. We'll see in the morning I
> guess.
>
> So, first off, things like aftermarket bumpers are NOT covered in insurance,
> right? At least my Warn is OK. I can live with the bumper as it is if that's
> the case... i'll just repaint it.
>
> Second... for those of you who have recently wrecked, anything to watch out for
> in this whole process? How do I insure that I get my TJ back perfectly
> repaired with the best parts, etc?
>
> -jeff

What a bummer, Jeff! I had a similar wreck in my '95 YJ back when it
was only a few months old. The damage looked a lot worse than it
actually was. I had to get a new grille, hood, and fender, as I
recall. The other guy was at fault -- young kid delivering pizza ran
a stop sign and I couldn't help nailing his right rear quadrant. His
outfit looked a _lot_ worse than mine.
My frame got slightly tweaked. but they were able to straighten it,
and actually got it into better alignment than what it was when it
left the factory. I'm still driving the same Jeep and didn't have any
latent problems with it after it was fixed.
Only advice I have is to insist on authentic Jeep parts, and pay close
attention to detail. For example, I had to get them to order me a new
hood latch because the repair shop missed the fact that the one in the
accident was slightly out of whack and wouldn't stay fastened.
Good luck,
Gary

Re: Jeep got wrecked today.. some questions...
 

Probably a dumb/obvious one...but replace your seatbelt! I had this
happen and mine was stretched and crappy after.

Matt



handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote in message news:<20041111002239.12394.00000544@mb-m28.aol.com>...
> It's not too bad; a middle-aged woman pulled out in front of me and I slammed
> her. I have an Olympic front Rock bumper on my '97 TJ with the winch mount
> and it took most of the impact, though the Jeep will need a new flare, fender,
> and maybe a hood. I thought the Oly had survived with only cosmetic damage but
> the "back strap" (hard to explain) is bowed, showing that the end must have
> deflected in alt least a little.
>
> My body feels OK though I may have tweaked my hip. We'll see in the morning I
> guess.
>
> So, first off, things like aftermarket bumpers are NOT covered in insurance,
> right? At least my Warn is OK. I can live with the bumper as it is if that's
> the case... i'll just repaint it.
>
> Second... for those of you who have recently wrecked, anything to watch out for
> in this whole process? How do I insure that I get my TJ back perfectly
> repaired with the best parts, etc?
>
> -jeff

Re: Jeep got wrecked today.. some questions...
 

Probably a dumb/obvious one...but replace your seatbelt! I had this
happen and mine was stretched and crappy after.

Matt



handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote in message news:<20041111002239.12394.00000544@mb-m28.aol.com>...
> It's not too bad; a middle-aged woman pulled out in front of me and I slammed
> her. I have an Olympic front Rock bumper on my '97 TJ with the winch mount
> and it took most of the impact, though the Jeep will need a new flare, fender,
> and maybe a hood. I thought the Oly had survived with only cosmetic damage but
> the "back strap" (hard to explain) is bowed, showing that the end must have
> deflected in alt least a little.
>
> My body feels OK though I may have tweaked my hip. We'll see in the morning I
> guess.
>
> So, first off, things like aftermarket bumpers are NOT covered in insurance,
> right? At least my Warn is OK. I can live with the bumper as it is if that's
> the case... i'll just repaint it.
>
> Second... for those of you who have recently wrecked, anything to watch out for
> in this whole process? How do I insure that I get my TJ back perfectly
> repaired with the best parts, etc?
>
> -jeff

Re: Jeep got wrecked today.. some questions...
 

Probably a dumb/obvious one...but replace your seatbelt! I had this
happen and mine was stretched and crappy after.

Matt



handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote in message news:<20041111002239.12394.00000544@mb-m28.aol.com>...
> It's not too bad; a middle-aged woman pulled out in front of me and I slammed
> her. I have an Olympic front Rock bumper on my '97 TJ with the winch mount
> and it took most of the impact, though the Jeep will need a new flare, fender,
> and maybe a hood. I thought the Oly had survived with only cosmetic damage but
> the "back strap" (hard to explain) is bowed, showing that the end must have
> deflected in alt least a little.
>
> My body feels OK though I may have tweaked my hip. We'll see in the morning I
> guess.
>
> So, first off, things like aftermarket bumpers are NOT covered in insurance,
> right? At least my Warn is OK. I can live with the bumper as it is if that's
> the case... i'll just repaint it.
>
> Second... for those of you who have recently wrecked, anything to watch out for
> in this whole process? How do I insure that I get my TJ back perfectly
> repaired with the best parts, etc?
>
> -jeff

Re: Jeep got wrecked today.. some questions...
 

Matt,

Never even thought of that, seems like good advice to pass on to friends...

Makes sense...

Kevin O'Brien
Eastern MA
Jeep dealer

mhammer8@yahoo.com (Matt) wrote in message

> Probably a dumb/obvious one...but replace your seatbelt! I had this
> happen and mine was stretched and crappy after.
>
> Matt

Re: Jeep got wrecked today.. some questions...
 

Matt,

Never even thought of that, seems like good advice to pass on to friends...

Makes sense...

Kevin O'Brien
Eastern MA
Jeep dealer

mhammer8@yahoo.com (Matt) wrote in message

> Probably a dumb/obvious one...but replace your seatbelt! I had this
> happen and mine was stretched and crappy after.
>
> Matt

Re: Jeep got wrecked today.. some questions...
 

Matt,

Never even thought of that, seems like good advice to pass on to friends...

Makes sense...

Kevin O'Brien
Eastern MA
Jeep dealer

mhammer8@yahoo.com (Matt) wrote in message

> Probably a dumb/obvious one...but replace your seatbelt! I had this
> happen and mine was stretched and crappy after.
>
> Matt