New Respect for My 95 YJ
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Re: New Respect for My 95 YJ
Follow-up on the accident. Frame bent upwards a little but my auto body
guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
a suspended license?
Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
I'm still driving it around town.
Thanks
Steve
95 YJ
98 ZJ
Steve Landis wrote:
> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The brush
> guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The hood opens
> and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no problems. Still
> need to go over it real well, check the frame etc. The prizm will never
> see the road again. I was surprised and pleased at how well the YJ
> took the hit.
>
> Steve
>
> Carl wrote:
>
>> Hope everyone was OK.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>
>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>> 95 YJ
>>> 98 ZJ
>>
>>
>>
>>
guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
a suspended license?
Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
I'm still driving it around town.
Thanks
Steve
95 YJ
98 ZJ
Steve Landis wrote:
> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The brush
> guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The hood opens
> and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no problems. Still
> need to go over it real well, check the frame etc. The prizm will never
> see the road again. I was surprised and pleased at how well the YJ
> took the hit.
>
> Steve
>
> Carl wrote:
>
>> Hope everyone was OK.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>
>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>> 95 YJ
>>> 98 ZJ
>>
>>
>>
>>
#12
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Re: New Respect for My 95 YJ
Follow-up on the accident. Frame bent upwards a little but my auto body
guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
a suspended license?
Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
I'm still driving it around town.
Thanks
Steve
95 YJ
98 ZJ
Steve Landis wrote:
> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The brush
> guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The hood opens
> and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no problems. Still
> need to go over it real well, check the frame etc. The prizm will never
> see the road again. I was surprised and pleased at how well the YJ
> took the hit.
>
> Steve
>
> Carl wrote:
>
>> Hope everyone was OK.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>
>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>> 95 YJ
>>> 98 ZJ
>>
>>
>>
>>
guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
a suspended license?
Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
I'm still driving it around town.
Thanks
Steve
95 YJ
98 ZJ
Steve Landis wrote:
> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The brush
> guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The hood opens
> and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no problems. Still
> need to go over it real well, check the frame etc. The prizm will never
> see the road again. I was surprised and pleased at how well the YJ
> took the hit.
>
> Steve
>
> Carl wrote:
>
>> Hope everyone was OK.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>
>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>> 95 YJ
>>> 98 ZJ
>>
>>
>>
>>
#13
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Re: New Respect for My 95 YJ
Follow-up on the accident. Frame bent upwards a little but my auto body
guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
a suspended license?
Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
I'm still driving it around town.
Thanks
Steve
95 YJ
98 ZJ
Steve Landis wrote:
> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The brush
> guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The hood opens
> and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no problems. Still
> need to go over it real well, check the frame etc. The prizm will never
> see the road again. I was surprised and pleased at how well the YJ
> took the hit.
>
> Steve
>
> Carl wrote:
>
>> Hope everyone was OK.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>
>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>> 95 YJ
>>> 98 ZJ
>>
>>
>>
>>
guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
a suspended license?
Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
I'm still driving it around town.
Thanks
Steve
95 YJ
98 ZJ
Steve Landis wrote:
> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The brush
> guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The hood opens
> and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no problems. Still
> need to go over it real well, check the frame etc. The prizm will never
> see the road again. I was surprised and pleased at how well the YJ
> took the hit.
>
> Steve
>
> Carl wrote:
>
>> Hope everyone was OK.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>
>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>> 95 YJ
>>> 98 ZJ
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Re: New Respect for My 95 YJ
oops, minor identity crisis.
SteveL wrote:
> Follow-up on the accident. Frame bent upwards a little but my auto body
> guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
> both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
> driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
> decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
> Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
> a suspended license?
>
> Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
> The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
> The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
> changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
> springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
>
> I'm still driving it around town.
>
> Thanks
> Steve
>
> 95 YJ
> 98 ZJ
>
> Steve Landis wrote:
>
>> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
>> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
>> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The
>> brush guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The
>> hood opens and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no
>> problems. Still need to go over it real well, check the frame etc.
>> The prizm will never see the road again. I was surprised and pleased
>> at how well the YJ took the hit.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> Carl wrote:
>>
>>> Hope everyone was OK.
>>>
>>> Carl
>>>
>>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
>>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>>
>>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
>>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
>>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
>>>>
>>>> Steve
>>>> 95 YJ
>>>> 98 ZJ
SteveL wrote:
> Follow-up on the accident. Frame bent upwards a little but my auto body
> guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
> both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
> driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
> decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
> Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
> a suspended license?
>
> Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
> The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
> The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
> changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
> springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
>
> I'm still driving it around town.
>
> Thanks
> Steve
>
> 95 YJ
> 98 ZJ
>
> Steve Landis wrote:
>
>> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
>> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
>> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The
>> brush guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The
>> hood opens and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no
>> problems. Still need to go over it real well, check the frame etc.
>> The prizm will never see the road again. I was surprised and pleased
>> at how well the YJ took the hit.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> Carl wrote:
>>
>>> Hope everyone was OK.
>>>
>>> Carl
>>>
>>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
>>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>>
>>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
>>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
>>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
>>>>
>>>> Steve
>>>> 95 YJ
>>>> 98 ZJ
#15
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Re: New Respect for My 95 YJ
oops, minor identity crisis.
SteveL wrote:
> Follow-up on the accident. Frame bent upwards a little but my auto body
> guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
> both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
> driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
> decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
> Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
> a suspended license?
>
> Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
> The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
> The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
> changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
> springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
>
> I'm still driving it around town.
>
> Thanks
> Steve
>
> 95 YJ
> 98 ZJ
>
> Steve Landis wrote:
>
>> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
>> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
>> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The
>> brush guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The
>> hood opens and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no
>> problems. Still need to go over it real well, check the frame etc.
>> The prizm will never see the road again. I was surprised and pleased
>> at how well the YJ took the hit.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> Carl wrote:
>>
>>> Hope everyone was OK.
>>>
>>> Carl
>>>
>>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
>>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>>
>>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
>>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
>>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
>>>>
>>>> Steve
>>>> 95 YJ
>>>> 98 ZJ
SteveL wrote:
> Follow-up on the accident. Frame bent upwards a little but my auto body
> guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
> both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
> driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
> decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
> Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
> a suspended license?
>
> Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
> The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
> The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
> changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
> springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
>
> I'm still driving it around town.
>
> Thanks
> Steve
>
> 95 YJ
> 98 ZJ
>
> Steve Landis wrote:
>
>> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
>> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
>> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The
>> brush guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The
>> hood opens and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no
>> problems. Still need to go over it real well, check the frame etc.
>> The prizm will never see the road again. I was surprised and pleased
>> at how well the YJ took the hit.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> Carl wrote:
>>
>>> Hope everyone was OK.
>>>
>>> Carl
>>>
>>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
>>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>>
>>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
>>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
>>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
>>>>
>>>> Steve
>>>> 95 YJ
>>>> 98 ZJ
#16
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Re: New Respect for My 95 YJ
oops, minor identity crisis.
SteveL wrote:
> Follow-up on the accident. Frame bent upwards a little but my auto body
> guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
> both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
> driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
> decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
> Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
> a suspended license?
>
> Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
> The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
> The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
> changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
> springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
>
> I'm still driving it around town.
>
> Thanks
> Steve
>
> 95 YJ
> 98 ZJ
>
> Steve Landis wrote:
>
>> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
>> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
>> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The
>> brush guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The
>> hood opens and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no
>> problems. Still need to go over it real well, check the frame etc.
>> The prizm will never see the road again. I was surprised and pleased
>> at how well the YJ took the hit.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> Carl wrote:
>>
>>> Hope everyone was OK.
>>>
>>> Carl
>>>
>>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
>>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>>
>>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
>>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
>>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
>>>>
>>>> Steve
>>>> 95 YJ
>>>> 98 ZJ
SteveL wrote:
> Follow-up on the accident. Frame bent upwards a little but my auto body
> guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
> both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
> driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
> decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
> Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
> a suspended license?
>
> Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
> The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
> The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
> changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
> springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
>
> I'm still driving it around town.
>
> Thanks
> Steve
>
> 95 YJ
> 98 ZJ
>
> Steve Landis wrote:
>
>> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
>> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
>> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The
>> brush guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The
>> hood opens and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no
>> problems. Still need to go over it real well, check the frame etc.
>> The prizm will never see the road again. I was surprised and pleased
>> at how well the YJ took the hit.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> Carl wrote:
>>
>>> Hope everyone was OK.
>>>
>>> Carl
>>>
>>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
>>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>>
>>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
>>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
>>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
>>>>
>>>> Steve
>>>> 95 YJ
>>>> 98 ZJ
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Re: New Respect for My 95 YJ
I would probably feel a little uneasy about replacing one spring too. Then
there are the bushings. They are going to wear out, and your steering will
all go to hell, sometime down the road. I just don't like the idea of
having things wear out unevenly. My call is either to replace both front
springs, or get the bushings replaced on the left side, at the same time
that you replace the right spring. Then things will be sort of even.
Unless you want to install a plow, a winch or a lift, there is no real
reason to "upgrade" the front springs. The stock ones are just dandy for
most uses.
Earle
"Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
news:raadnbihhPht5PbeRVn-sg@comcast.com...
> oops, minor identity crisis.
>
> SteveL wrote:
> > Follow-up on the accident. Frame bent upwards a little but my auto body
> > guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
> > both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
> > driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
> > decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
> > Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
> > a suspended license?
> >
> > Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
> > The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
> > The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
> > changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
> > springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
> >
> > I'm still driving it around town.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Steve
> >
> > 95 YJ
> > 98 ZJ
> >
> > Steve Landis wrote:
> >
> >> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
> >> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
> >> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The
> >> brush guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The
> >> hood opens and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no
> >> problems. Still need to go over it real well, check the frame etc.
> >> The prizm will never see the road again. I was surprised and pleased
> >> at how well the YJ took the hit.
> >>
> >> Steve
> >>
> >> Carl wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hope everyone was OK.
> >>>
> >>> Carl
> >>>
> >>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
> >>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
> >>>
> >>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
> >>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
> >>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
> >>>>
> >>>> Steve
> >>>> 95 YJ
> >>>> 98 ZJ
>
there are the bushings. They are going to wear out, and your steering will
all go to hell, sometime down the road. I just don't like the idea of
having things wear out unevenly. My call is either to replace both front
springs, or get the bushings replaced on the left side, at the same time
that you replace the right spring. Then things will be sort of even.
Unless you want to install a plow, a winch or a lift, there is no real
reason to "upgrade" the front springs. The stock ones are just dandy for
most uses.
Earle
"Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
news:raadnbihhPht5PbeRVn-sg@comcast.com...
> oops, minor identity crisis.
>
> SteveL wrote:
> > Follow-up on the accident. Frame bent upwards a little but my auto body
> > guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
> > both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
> > driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
> > decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
> > Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
> > a suspended license?
> >
> > Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
> > The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
> > The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
> > changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
> > springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
> >
> > I'm still driving it around town.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Steve
> >
> > 95 YJ
> > 98 ZJ
> >
> > Steve Landis wrote:
> >
> >> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
> >> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
> >> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The
> >> brush guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The
> >> hood opens and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no
> >> problems. Still need to go over it real well, check the frame etc.
> >> The prizm will never see the road again. I was surprised and pleased
> >> at how well the YJ took the hit.
> >>
> >> Steve
> >>
> >> Carl wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hope everyone was OK.
> >>>
> >>> Carl
> >>>
> >>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
> >>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
> >>>
> >>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
> >>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
> >>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
> >>>>
> >>>> Steve
> >>>> 95 YJ
> >>>> 98 ZJ
>
#18
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: New Respect for My 95 YJ
I would probably feel a little uneasy about replacing one spring too. Then
there are the bushings. They are going to wear out, and your steering will
all go to hell, sometime down the road. I just don't like the idea of
having things wear out unevenly. My call is either to replace both front
springs, or get the bushings replaced on the left side, at the same time
that you replace the right spring. Then things will be sort of even.
Unless you want to install a plow, a winch or a lift, there is no real
reason to "upgrade" the front springs. The stock ones are just dandy for
most uses.
Earle
"Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
news:raadnbihhPht5PbeRVn-sg@comcast.com...
> oops, minor identity crisis.
>
> SteveL wrote:
> > Follow-up on the accident. Frame bent upwards a little but my auto body
> > guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
> > both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
> > driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
> > decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
> > Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
> > a suspended license?
> >
> > Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
> > The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
> > The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
> > changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
> > springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
> >
> > I'm still driving it around town.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Steve
> >
> > 95 YJ
> > 98 ZJ
> >
> > Steve Landis wrote:
> >
> >> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
> >> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
> >> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The
> >> brush guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The
> >> hood opens and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no
> >> problems. Still need to go over it real well, check the frame etc.
> >> The prizm will never see the road again. I was surprised and pleased
> >> at how well the YJ took the hit.
> >>
> >> Steve
> >>
> >> Carl wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hope everyone was OK.
> >>>
> >>> Carl
> >>>
> >>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
> >>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
> >>>
> >>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
> >>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
> >>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
> >>>>
> >>>> Steve
> >>>> 95 YJ
> >>>> 98 ZJ
>
there are the bushings. They are going to wear out, and your steering will
all go to hell, sometime down the road. I just don't like the idea of
having things wear out unevenly. My call is either to replace both front
springs, or get the bushings replaced on the left side, at the same time
that you replace the right spring. Then things will be sort of even.
Unless you want to install a plow, a winch or a lift, there is no real
reason to "upgrade" the front springs. The stock ones are just dandy for
most uses.
Earle
"Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
news:raadnbihhPht5PbeRVn-sg@comcast.com...
> oops, minor identity crisis.
>
> SteveL wrote:
> > Follow-up on the accident. Frame bent upwards a little but my auto body
> > guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
> > both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
> > driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
> > decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
> > Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
> > a suspended license?
> >
> > Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
> > The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
> > The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
> > changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
> > springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
> >
> > I'm still driving it around town.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Steve
> >
> > 95 YJ
> > 98 ZJ
> >
> > Steve Landis wrote:
> >
> >> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
> >> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
> >> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The
> >> brush guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The
> >> hood opens and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no
> >> problems. Still need to go over it real well, check the frame etc.
> >> The prizm will never see the road again. I was surprised and pleased
> >> at how well the YJ took the hit.
> >>
> >> Steve
> >>
> >> Carl wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hope everyone was OK.
> >>>
> >>> Carl
> >>>
> >>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
> >>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
> >>>
> >>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
> >>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
> >>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
> >>>>
> >>>> Steve
> >>>> 95 YJ
> >>>> 98 ZJ
>
#19
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: New Respect for My 95 YJ
I would probably feel a little uneasy about replacing one spring too. Then
there are the bushings. They are going to wear out, and your steering will
all go to hell, sometime down the road. I just don't like the idea of
having things wear out unevenly. My call is either to replace both front
springs, or get the bushings replaced on the left side, at the same time
that you replace the right spring. Then things will be sort of even.
Unless you want to install a plow, a winch or a lift, there is no real
reason to "upgrade" the front springs. The stock ones are just dandy for
most uses.
Earle
"Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
news:raadnbihhPht5PbeRVn-sg@comcast.com...
> oops, minor identity crisis.
>
> SteveL wrote:
> > Follow-up on the accident. Frame bent upwards a little but my auto body
> > guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
> > both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
> > driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
> > decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
> > Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
> > a suspended license?
> >
> > Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
> > The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
> > The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
> > changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
> > springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
> >
> > I'm still driving it around town.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Steve
> >
> > 95 YJ
> > 98 ZJ
> >
> > Steve Landis wrote:
> >
> >> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
> >> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
> >> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The
> >> brush guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The
> >> hood opens and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no
> >> problems. Still need to go over it real well, check the frame etc.
> >> The prizm will never see the road again. I was surprised and pleased
> >> at how well the YJ took the hit.
> >>
> >> Steve
> >>
> >> Carl wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hope everyone was OK.
> >>>
> >>> Carl
> >>>
> >>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
> >>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
> >>>
> >>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
> >>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
> >>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
> >>>>
> >>>> Steve
> >>>> 95 YJ
> >>>> 98 ZJ
>
there are the bushings. They are going to wear out, and your steering will
all go to hell, sometime down the road. I just don't like the idea of
having things wear out unevenly. My call is either to replace both front
springs, or get the bushings replaced on the left side, at the same time
that you replace the right spring. Then things will be sort of even.
Unless you want to install a plow, a winch or a lift, there is no real
reason to "upgrade" the front springs. The stock ones are just dandy for
most uses.
Earle
"Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
news:raadnbihhPht5PbeRVn-sg@comcast.com...
> oops, minor identity crisis.
>
> SteveL wrote:
> > Follow-up on the accident. Frame bent upwards a little but my auto body
> > guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
> > both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
> > driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
> > decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
> > Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
> > a suspended license?
> >
> > Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
> > The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
> > The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
> > changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
> > springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
> >
> > I'm still driving it around town.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Steve
> >
> > 95 YJ
> > 98 ZJ
> >
> > Steve Landis wrote:
> >
> >> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
> >> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
> >> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The
> >> brush guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The
> >> hood opens and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no
> >> problems. Still need to go over it real well, check the frame etc.
> >> The prizm will never see the road again. I was surprised and pleased
> >> at how well the YJ took the hit.
> >>
> >> Steve
> >>
> >> Carl wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hope everyone was OK.
> >>>
> >>> Carl
> >>>
> >>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
> >>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
> >>>
> >>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
> >>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
> >>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
> >>>>
> >>>> Steve
> >>>> 95 YJ
> >>>> 98 ZJ
>
#20
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: New Respect for My 95 YJ
I would change both front springs. A 10 year old spring has sagged some
for sure.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Steve Landis wrote:
>
> oops, minor identity crisis.
>
> SteveL wrote:
> > Follow-up on the accident. Frame bent upwards a little but my auto body
> > guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
> > both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
> > driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
> > decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
> > Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
> > a suspended license?
> >
> > Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
> > The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
> > The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
> > changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
> > springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
> >
> > I'm still driving it around town.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Steve
> >
> > 95 YJ
> > 98 ZJ
> >
> > Steve Landis wrote:
> >
> >> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
> >> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
> >> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The
> >> brush guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The
> >> hood opens and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no
> >> problems. Still need to go over it real well, check the frame etc.
> >> The prizm will never see the road again. I was surprised and pleased
> >> at how well the YJ took the hit.
> >>
> >> Steve
> >>
> >> Carl wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hope everyone was OK.
> >>>
> >>> Carl
> >>>
> >>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
> >>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
> >>>
> >>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
> >>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
> >>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
> >>>>
> >>>> Steve
> >>>> 95 YJ
> >>>> 98 ZJ
for sure.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Steve Landis wrote:
>
> oops, minor identity crisis.
>
> SteveL wrote:
> > Follow-up on the accident. Frame bent upwards a little but my auto body
> > guy says he can pull it back down. Here's the rest of his list: Needs
> > both fenders, right wheel flare, front bumper, filler behind bumper,
> > driving lights, brush guard, left side panel, jeep decal, wrangler,
> > decal, right spring, refinish, alignment. - $3,200.
> > Oh yeah, did I mention the little pr**k that hit me had no insurance and
> > a suspended license?
> >
> > Questions: Can I just do the right spring or shouldn't I replace both?
> > The right shackle is bent and will probably need to be replaced too.
> > The YJ is stock 2.5 5 spd I guess I have an opportunity now to make some
> > changes but not interested in anything too radical. Can I upgrade the
> > springs without doing a lift? Will probably do shocks too.
> >
> > I'm still driving it around town.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Steve
> >
> > 95 YJ
> > 98 ZJ
> >
> > Steve Landis wrote:
> >
> >> Well everyone walked away. The driver of the prizm had a bloody mouth
> >> and his girlfriend broke her nose, lots of blood. I am fine, the
> >> seatbelt harness stopped me from hitting the steering wheel. The
> >> brush guard, front bumper, and fenders are a little banged up. The
> >> hood opens and closes just fine. I drove it home at 55mph with no
> >> problems. Still need to go over it real well, check the frame etc.
> >> The prizm will never see the road again. I was surprised and pleased
> >> at how well the YJ took the hit.
> >>
> >> Steve
> >>
> >> Carl wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hope everyone was OK.
> >>>
> >>> Carl
> >>>
> >>> "Steve Landis" <sdotlandis@comcastdotnet> wrote in message
> >>> news:-6qdnYpJDZygsNrenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com...
> >>>
> >>>> Head on crash with a Geo Prizm on the way home from work tonight.
> >>>> Totaled the Prizm, luckily the three kids in the Geo walked away. I
> >>>> drove the YJ home thanks to a substantial brush guard.
> >>>>
> >>>> Steve
> >>>> 95 YJ
> >>>> 98 ZJ