Roll Over Quandry

[mab1632]

OK, I've bit the bullet. I flipped my 06 LJ on its side, damaging the windshield, passenger door and fiberglas roof. The insurance company wants to total the rig, but I'm not happy with that option and want others.

Can anyone offer advice on these options, or suggest others I haven't thought of:

(1) Buy back the salvaged rig and then repair it myself. One option is to replace the busted parts, or buy another Jeep and swap bodies.

(2) Walk away with the check.

My problem is I live in an apartment and don't have garage facilities or tools of my own, so I can't do it myself.

I'd love to hear if anyone has advice on (1) options, (2) trusted shops to do the work, or (3) things to avoid.

Build Information:
06 LJ 2door
Stepshield Entry Guards (Door)
Tub Rail Paint Saver
Grab Handles
Mirror Brackets
Lift kit, Tires, Rims, etc
Rubicon Express Long Arm Lift Kit --- TJLA EXTREME DUTY '03-'06 5.5"
Rubicon Express small install tool - SM CONTROL ARM TOOL SUPER-FLEX
Rubicon Express large install tool - LG CONTROL ARM TOOL SUPER-FLEX
Goodyear MTR tires
wheels
Drive Shaft - Front
Drive Shaft - Rear
Upgraded Drive Shaft Charge
Custom Exhaust after lift
Warn Winch Solenoid Bracket
Jeeperman Front Bumper - 54” wide CJ/YJ/TJ front bumper W/Hitch Receiver
Jeeperman Rear Bumper + Tire Carrier --- Jeeperman Swing-Away Tire Carrier for 04-06 LJ with side extensions - JSPUex
Jeeperman LED Brake Light
Jeeperman Sliders - Rocker Protection - Tub Mounted LJ - With Tube and Step
Jeeperman CO2 Holder --- Jeeperman CO2 Tank Cradle for Swing-Away Tire Carriers
Steering Box Cover
Steering Stabalizer
Weld on Shock Mounts
CB Antenna and Mount
Tailgate Entry Guard --- HighRock 4x4™ Tailgate Entry Guard
Stepshield Entry Guards (Door)
Rock Crusher Diff Covers
iPod Kit
Service Manual
ORO LightDOTs
Headlights --- 7" Round Jeep® Conversion Headlamps
Rock Lights --- Ultimate Off-Road LED - White
LED Rock Lights x 2
Headlight bulbs x 3 --- 12V100/55W H4 P43t
Spod w/ switches
Spod Wiring Harness
Spod Relay Strip
Alloy USA Front Axles --- Alloy USA ChroMo Inner Front Shaft - Rubicon
Alloy USA Front Axles --- Alloy USA ChroMo Outer Shaft - Front
Alloy USA Rear Axles --- Alloy USA Alloy Dana 44 Rear Axle Kit - 30 Spline
Alloy USA Axle Seals --- Alloy USA Aluminum Axle Seals - Black
U-joints etc --- CTM DANA 44 U-Joint
Sport cage
OEM Multifunction Rear View Mirror --- MultiFuctional Rear View Mirror Complete Kit
Alumiflex Steering
LED Flasher Relay
In Dash DVD GPS
RB1 Mounting Bracket/Kit
Strobe switch for LED's
Seat Covers --- Jeep Wrangler Standard Color Seat Covers - 91-06 High Back
Optima Red Top
Tire Chains
Viking Winchline
Rollers for Fairlead
"AEM Brute Force air intake system --- AEM Air Cold Air Intake 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler"
Performance Products, Air Filter Wrap
Kilby gas tank skid
Centramatic wheel balancers
Tint front windows
Speaker adapter for CB
Inverter --- Aims 800 Watt Power Inverter w/Case & Cables
Inverter 4 guage wires --- 12 foot 4 Gauge Inverter Cables
Inverter fuse/breaker --- 500 Amp ANL Fuse & Holder Kit
Bored out stock TB
Mopar/OEM 7-pin Towing Harness
ORO Dual Rate Sway-Lok
Yukon 48 gears
Bearing master seal kits
Synthetic Oil for gearing
Silent Hitch pin
No-Loss valve caps
Black headlight rings
KC HiLites 127 SlimLite 100W Fogs
Front Drive Shaft rebuild
2008 Navigation DVD
Rear Axle Brackets/Welding/Setup
Prefilter
Kilby Battery tray
Painless Performance Dual Battery Control System
Rear - Infinity Kappa speakers
Front - Infinity Kappa speakers
33 Engineering Speaker adapter
Cargo tray
Speaker baffle
12V plug
Front Centric Rotors
EBC Yellowstuff Pads - Front
Stall Mat
Air pump kit
FireStik 54" CB Antenna
Spare Tire - MTR 35"
Silver paint for Long Arms
Wheel locks
EBC Greenstuff Pads - Rear
EBC Perforated Rotors - Rear
Spare Tire - MTR 35"
Sun QuickAir X Compressor Kit
Royal Purple gear oil
Sway bar - Rear
Storage Bags
Rear Drive Shaft Overhaul
Front Drive Shaft Overhaul
Rebuild parts for rear long arms

[Schmo]

Is what you listed really the extent of the damage . . . Windshield, door, and top? If so, to me this is a no brainer . . . let them total it out, get the check, buy it back and fix it. Shoot for those things you don't even need a shop . . . all of these items are made to be removed anyway, you could replace them all right at your apartment with just a couple basic tools and a buddy to lift or hold here.

[RAT]

Is what you listed really the extent of the damage . . . Windshield, door, and top? If so, to me this is a no brainer . . . let them total it out, get the check, buy it back and fix it. Shoot for those things you don't even need a shop . . . all of these items are made to be removed anyway, you could replace them all right at your apartment with just a couple basic tools and a buddy to lift or hold here.

And remember, chicks dig body damage...
I've owned mine for 6 years and don't have that much stuff on it. I would opt for the check and buy it back.

[jimmyrig]

Buy it back! You could knock those things out in a weekend at a buddy's house!

[OU812]

Buy it back. I would go to the junk yard and buy a windshield frame and a door. Then buy a new soft top and some cool corner guards to cover the rest of the body damage. I bet you could get all this done with the money you get from insurance.

[ECV Jeep]

Actually, if you don't buy it back I am sure that several MJR folks would jump at the chance.

Buy it back!

[ECV Jeep]

Buy it back! You could knock those things out in a weekend at a buddy's house!

You could also call on Jimmy, he could fix you up better than before.

[dirtman13]

I'm having a difficult time understanding how a Jeep could be totaled from a simple flop on its side. I'm assuming that the list is what your Jeep has now and not what you want to do. If that is the case it’s a no brainier if it were me. Get the Jeep back.

Windshield replacements are easy. Trust me I know.

[Pikeman]

The list of damage doesn't sound bad enough to total. Maybe a picture of the damaged vehicle would help better. However like everyone else said the parts you labeled as damaged are easily removed and replaced with just a basic socket and wrench set.

[igofshn]

I flopped my JK last year, had 10K dammage and bent frame, they fixed it no questions. Looked brand new when complete.

[Skittles]

So sorry you flopped. Hope you are OK !!
Buy it back. There are some good folks here who can give you ideas to get it fixed.

[New2image]

Pics or it didnt happen!


Before buying it back, check the policy of a salavage title from your insurance company on the liability after the fact.
That way you have peace of mind again.
Just remember after a salvage title you have to jump through hoops to reregrister it.

or

Get the check and buy mine J/K

[SoCal4X]

Just from what I've heard, you can buy back the rig at a deal. But from what I understand it will be a salvage vehicle and won't be able to get full coverage on it, only liability.

[DirtBall89]

Just from what I've heard, you can buy back the rig at a deal. But from what I understand it will be a salvage vehicle and won't be able to get full coverage on it, only liability.

You are correct. With a salvage title, you can only obtain liability insurance. I would go to battle with the insurance company. Don't just roll over and let them total it. Did you have a customized vehicle rider to cover all the aftermarket goodies? I have all my aftermarket stuff insured and it only added $130.00 per year. They are much less likely to total the vehicle with $20K worth of additional parts on the policy.

[4wheelinmike]

Pics or it didnt happen!

I agree I only read pictures!!!

But my yj is salvage title I spent 1300 on it and I've slowly been empting every pocket into it