XJ Build, again.

[Anak]

Damn.

That was an exceptionally well built XJ.

That is a shame.

If insurance doesn't ante up appropriately I would be inclined to bring a civil suit against the driver of the Ram.

 

[Jeepedo129]

Damn.

That was an exceptionally well built XJ.

That is a shame.

If insurance doesn't ante up appropriately I would be inclined to bring a civil suit against the driver of the Ram.

Currently dealing with this. Insurance is only willing to pay Actual Cash value, which on the Cherokee is around 6500. They gave me extra points for condition and "Extras". Right now they are offering 7500 for it. I hired an Attorney and have supplied them with all my receipts and mods that were done to it in hopes that we can pump that number up. Haven't heard back from them on another offer yet, so we'll see. My plan right now is to buy the jeep back from the insurance and salvage whatever is worth saving for the next jeep and scrap the rest.

For those with XJs that are worth more than the "Market Value", learn from my situation. Get extra equipment coverage on your auto policy and itemize all add-ons. You will pay more per month, but if I had done that, they would have paid me out the 25k that I was asking for.

Now the hunt begins for a clean, rust free, stock XJ.

 

[Jeepedo129]

Holy crap - that is a serious accident. Glad you are okay. I'm also amazed at how well the "frame" held together.

I was surprised as well. I've always known that the frame stiffeners helped make the jeep more ridged, just never realized how much more ridged it made it.
After seeing the jeep in person and in the daylight it looks like the front bumper hoop hit the flatbed. Which is why the front clip got peeled like a tuna can. The bumper just deflected the hit. Not sure if that is better or not, but one thing is for sure, Both SmittyBilt bumpers are beefy and can take a hit.

 

[Paradiddle]

Considering how much crap SmittyBilt gets for their quality I'm pleased they held up like they did.

 

[Anak]

Send the insurance company to Davis Autosports for comparison pricing. I think their trail built XJs (like yours) run around $75K. Given Bidenflation that number may have gone up since the last time I saw their offerings.

 

[maxbraketorque]

Dang. That thing is f'ed up. I'm amazed that you are in front of keyboard. Good luck with insurance. I fear this as well if I ever get an accident. Lawyer is the right option.

 

[Anak]

Tell your insurance company to go get this one for you as a replacement: Another nice build

 

[Jeepedo129]

Tell your insurance company to go get this one for you as a replacement: Another nice build

That is a beautiful XJ. And really temping. I’ve been looking for a stock one, but this one seems to be built well.

North Dakota is a long drive though haha.