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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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I have a 2012 Rubi JKU. Sat I was hit head on. Nobody was hurt, thank god, but my JKU undercarriage is gone. I went right up on top and stopped in his windshield. Nobody damage to my jeep but major front end under damage. I had and AEV 3.5 suspension.
I need a new front axle, upper and lower control arms, front sway bar disco system, steering linkage, track bar, and new AEV brackets.

The other guys insurance is paying 100% With the high cost of MOPAR parts I think I can get better stuff. What should I get?
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jsands
I have a 2012 Rubi JKU. Sat I was hit head on. Nobody was hurt, thank god, but my JKU undercarriage is gone. I went right up on top and stopped in his windshield. Nobody damage to my jeep but major front end under damage. I had and AEV 3.5 suspension.
I need a new front axle, upper and lower control arms, front sway bar disco system, steering linkage, track bar, and new AEV brackets.

The other guys insurance is paying 100% With the high cost of MOPAR parts I think I can get better stuff. What should I get?
Glad no one is hurt. I don't think your frame is square anymore. Check oil pan seal. All electrical. Most important, check yourself out in a couple of days for muscle spasms.
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 02:51 PM
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Without detailed photos its pure speculation. With a jeep that new it sounds like you may want to argue for a replacement.
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 03:08 PM
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Sounds to me that maybe your frame may no longer be straight/ all on tact. I'm sure you had it towed home or to a shop. I'd deff get it to a dealer and have them make sure the jeep is repairable and won't cause danger to you and you family later down the road. Best of luck!
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 03:22 PM
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Thanks

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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 03:35 PM
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Damn, I'm glad no one was hurt. Looks to me like that front D44 held up pretty good... If you do get it replaced see if you can keep it :-). But I'm with the others, if your frame got bent I'd try to get a new Jeep out of it.
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 04:11 PM
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Have a good look at the xfer case. That front drive shaft has no place to go but straight back
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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I'm glad everyone is ok but I die a lil inside when I see a nice car truck or jeep get hurt
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 04:45 PM
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Agree. Have the frame tested. If its bent, it needs to be scrapped. Sorry to hear about the accident, most importantly you are ok.
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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Damm, you broke the control arm!!!! Glad you are all OK.
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