Junkie's Rebuild Updated

**SandJunkie** · #1 (**permalink**) 02-26-2011, 07:08 PM

OK we finally got it out of the trailer and started the tear down. The first "relief" package to arrive was a set of stock headlight bezels from Dirty Sandchez here on the forum. Thank you sir!...no pics but you know what they look like...

Second package to arrive was a set of Billet King tie rods from Ali Baba...these things are SWEET for being a used set...

Here is my baby as we pulled her into the garage to start the work...

She looks terrible...upon pulling the hood and further inspection...

I found the opposite side racked also...the shock angle pretty much tells the story...

The force of the impact pulled the front end toward the passenger side...the drivers side frame is pulled towards the passenger side of the car...

Bumper is obviously toast...lol...

Lower A-arm passenger side is gone...

Passenger side A pillar support is tweaked also...sigh...

And my PWR radiator is tweaked a little but nothing I cannot fix for now...

More pictures to follow as you guys are the ones who are helping me get this done...thank you each and every member who had me in their thoughts and was in a position to contribute in any way possible to help me get my baby back on the road...

**TYG** · #2 (**permalink**) 02-26-2011, 07:54 PM

Pretty amazing transfer of force to have pulled the frame the way it did. I am glad your suspension and frame took the brunt of the force and not you.

**SandJunkie** · #3 (**permalink**) 02-26-2011, 07:58 PM

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Pretty amazing transfer of force to have pulled the frame the way it did. I am glad your suspension and frame took the brunt of the force and not you.

Cage and 5 point harnesses...and a helmet...but yes that dang Teryx is one BUILT machine to take the hit like that...I'm a believer...

**5150** · #4 (**permalink**) 02-26-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SandJunkie

Passenger side A pillar support is tweaked also...sigh...

SAWEEEETTTT!!!! I see THE very first contribution to the project in this picture (the 4x4 block). Glad I was able to contribute!

Seriously tho. That is one bad ass 4x4.

**SandJunkie** · #5 (**permalink**) 02-26-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 5150

SAWEEEETTTT!!!! I see THE very first contribution to the project in this picture (the 4x4 block). Glad I was able to contribute!

Seriously tho. That is one bad ass 4x4.

I'll get it right back to you on the next Dune Ride...

**xxx** · #6 (**permalink**) 02-26-2011, 09:05 PM

good luck jim,thats one bad machine !! shell be up and runnin soon i know it!

BiggJim · #7 (**permalink**) 02-26-2011, 09:08 PM

What kind of LT kit is that Jim?

**SandJunkie** · #8 (**permalink**) 02-26-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BiggJim

What kind of LT kit is that Jim?

Kevin's at Custom Creations...

BiggJim · #9 (**permalink**) 02-26-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SandJunkie

Kevin's at Custom Creations...

How do the air shocks work? I dont know that I have ever seen a set up like this.

**SandJunkie** · #10 (**permalink**) 02-26-2011, 09:15 PM

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How do the air shocks work? I dont know that I have ever seen a set up like this.

Smooooth as silk and very light weight...I'm very impressed with them to be honest...the only downside is that you cannot adjust them in the field but Kevin has them wired so it only takes once or twice to get them dialed in...

BiggJim · #11 (**permalink**) 02-26-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SandJunkie

Smooooth as silk and very light weight...I'm very impressed with them to be honest...the only downside is that you cannot adjust them in the field but Kevin has them wired so it only takes once or twice to get them dialed in...

You gonna replace the frame? Or just repair what you have?

fordtrcuknut · #12 (**permalink**) 02-27-2011, 10:14 AM

wow man that was a hard hit, but yea the frames on these things are STOUT ...good luck on the rebuild

FUELATV · #13 (**permalink**) 02-27-2011, 10:33 AM

The frame is getting replaced.

**SandJunkie** · #14 (**permalink**) 02-27-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BiggJim

You gonna replace the frame? Or just repair what you have?

Yepp...new frame is on the way...they have a 2010 local but I don't know if I want to replace the bezels, lights, plastics and the radiator because it's a 2010...might be more expensive that way than a 09 frame...