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Stock JK TechBulletin board forum regarding issues with OE (original equipment) components of the Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) such as factory suspension parts, engine, transmission, body parts, interior fixtures and the on-board computer.
Doesn't look terrible to me. Looks like the thing got sideswiped maybe?? Fenders, bumper, probably need to investigate that passenger from wheel hub/BJ/DL etc just to make sure they're ok. That wheel looks like needs to be unmounted and remounted to clear that junk out. New mirror. Is the hood just up a bit on the passenger side since it's unlatched over there. I'd say in general that looks like a cheap fix and a decent score depending on the auction price.
Welcome to JKF.. Beyond the visual in the pictures.. you asked for a worst possible, not readily visible in the pictures might be a bent Control Arms, Shock, or a front axle, unsure about the wheels and what is stuck to the bead area edge. Check those, a good collision shop should be capable of identifying undercarriage damage. Good Luck
Welcome to JKF.. Beyond the visual in the pictures.. you asked for a worst possible, not readily visible in the pictures might be a bent Control Arms, Shock, or a front axle, unsure about the wheels and what is stuck to the bead area edge. Check those, a good collision shop should be capable of identifying undercarriage damage. Good Luck
Are all the problems you mentioned manageable? Im not sure about quality of the collision shops in my country so i want to be as informed as possible
What I noted in the reply are bolt on parts, axle would be an assembly unit. In the pictures most showing are also bolt on too. Parts needing paint that is on the collision shop - same for assembly if the shop does install
With the way it looks sideswiped and considering damage to the wheels, I would crawl underneath and check the front tracbar to ensure it is not bent. Those things fold up like a pocket knife when hit from the side. I am not sure what a glancing blow would do, but I would check anyway.
A torn CV boot often sprays grease into the wheel well/inner fender as the wheel spins. Check the CV boots for rips or grease splatter.
Other possibilities: engine oil leak, power steering fluid, or (on some cars) factory assembly lube from the fender liner. Clean it and monitor for recurrence.