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Took a chance on a 2001 TJ 4cl

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by slattenTJJK, Aug 22, 2018.

  1. Aug 22, 2018 at 7:21 PM
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    slattenTJJK

    slattenTJJK [OP] New Member

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    Just got it- needs restoring, frame repair, body repair interior
    Just bought a 2001 TJ with 155k for $3500 for my Daughter and me. It has some money put in - new brakes, tires, alternator and some others. Body needs new paint and love, interior can wait a bit. Just bought a new OEM like top. Concentrating on the frame rust. Some early inspections say not too bad for the age- trying to save it or do minor repair and coating. Area worst hit are around the trans skid assembly and outer body mounts of course. The mounting bolts are hanging free with previous owner having opted to clamp it to the frame to hold it up. Getting a body shop to remove it for a closer look. Been sanding/spraying the rest of the outter components with Rustoleum and high heat undercoating to try and slow/stop the rust progress.

    MIght be doing some degree of frame repair.. advise?. Can do for less than 1K?
     
  2. Aug 22, 2018 at 7:51 PM
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    aggrex

    aggrex Well-Known Member

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    Welcome! Rust converters, POR-15 type products will help to address mild to moderate rust issues following loose scale/flake removal by sanding or wire wheel/ brush. Not a fan of undercoating as rust can continue unmitigated and unseen. Post some pics as internet diagnosis sight unseen is challenging. The TJ will make a great Jeep provided all the frame rust issues are addressed.
     
  3. Aug 28, 2018 at 1:13 PM
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    slattenTJJK

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    Just got it- needs restoring, frame repair, body repair interior
    Thanks. So YES I'm in need of some advice.. I'll also browse the threads for related work. But after more extensive looks and contacting a BODY shop that can do the work; it looks like I need some reinforcement/replacement frame kit supplies. I need to replace both sides of the center frame section. While the overall center section isn't too bad the skid plate mount bolts holes are done and useless. So sounds like they need to torch out the bottom of the center frame and weld on replacement members that include mount bolt positions for the skid plate/trans mounts. Gonna get some pics if I can. But I'd appreciate recommendations on suppliers for those center frame replacements.
     
  4. Aug 28, 2018 at 1:56 PM
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    slattenTJJK

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    2001 TJ Wrangler Sport 4cl
    Just got it- needs restoring, frame repair, body repair interior
    I'm looking at Safe T Cap now.. anything better?
     
  5. Aug 28, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    JKBob 25

    JKBob 25 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah....post up pics dude. We like jeep porn. :)
     
  6. Aug 28, 2018 at 8:46 PM
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    aggrex

    aggrex Well-Known Member

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