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[gunthagunth]

You can swap it into your 4.0l jeep. You just need all the harness and stuff. I saw a guy online that did it.

But then again, you could run into some stupid OBD2 that could make the total pain the the ass.


But I would swap the 5.9 into your jeep.

I think I will take the opportunity to swap the motor into my jeep.  Pretty straightforward project, all the parts are there, and I may be buying a different toy instead.  It would eliminate the salvage inspection problem and I can part out the leftovers.

[Krome]

part it out and buy yourself some axles and a clayton rear 4 link

[laybackman]

I bought a 5.9L that had a small amount of front end damage.  It has a NY salvage title.  I know the procedure is to document VIN's and reciepts of parts used in the rebuild.  I didnt know how pickey they are about the documentation.  Like could I get parts off someone locally for free and not show a receipt?  Also how do they know what to look for in the inspection?  Is every damaged part accounted for when they issue a salvage title?

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/555552940aLdtfA

First off have a receipt for EVERY part that you replace on that vehicle. If you buy used parts then get valid receipts for that also. If you buy a donor vehicle make sure you bring along a title that is in your name not just an assigned title, along with the bill of sale. I took many photos of the donor vehicle I bought so they could see why it was used. Document every step of the rebuild with photos. These troopers are the best at spotting any alterations trust me. I do not think they will pass a vehicle that is modified at all. If the vehicle was a six cylinder automatic it better be a six autoimatic. I did drive the vehicle to the inspection station in Bridgewater MA using a set of dealer plates owned by the guy who painted it. He came with me for the inspection. What they are looking for are stolen parts and that all emmission/safety equiupment is in place. Needless to say the quality of work done is important also. If you have a receipt for every last bulb, switch etc along with pictures showing every major step in the rebuild you should be alright. I brought with me about a two inch thick pile of receipts for items bought indexed to reflect the rebuld process, and about a hundred pictures in an album format. They checked EVERY receipt and then a punched them wth their receipt tool and went throught the whole album during the inspection adn asked questions of a technical nature given that I did all the mechanicals and my body guy was with me. They actually commended me on doing such a nice job.
The guy who did the body/paint gave me those basic guidlines since he dhad doine many rebiulds over the years. By the way they don't play games. They are as tough on you the hunderth time you have been there as they are the first time, but it is doable if you are thorough and meticulous with your documentation/work.

[jeepgod]

I bought a 5.9L that had a small amount of front end damage.  It has a NY salvage title.  I know the procedure is to document VIN's and reciepts of parts used in the rebuild.  I didnt know how pickey they are about the documentation.  Like could I get parts off someone locally for free and not show a receipt?  Also how do they know what to look for in the inspection?  Is every damaged part accounted for when they issue a salvage title?

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/555552940aLdtfA

First off have a receipt for EVERY part that you replace on that vehicle. If you buy used parts then get valid receipts for that also. If you buy a donor vehicle make sure you bring along a title that is in your name not just an assigned title, along with the bill of sale. I took many photos of the donor vehicle I bought so they could see why it was used. Document every step of the rebuild with photos. These troopers are the best at spotting any alterations trust me. I do not think they will pass a vehicle that is modified at all. If the vehicle was a six cylinder automatic it better be a six autoimatic. I did drive the vehicle to the inspection station in Bridgewater MA using a set of dealer plates owned by the guy who painted it. He came with me for the inspection. What they are looking for are stolen parts and that all emmission/safety equiupment is in place. Needless to say the quality of work done is important also. If you have a receipt for every last bulb, switch etc along with pictures showing every major step in the rebuild you should be alright. I brought with me about a two inch thick pile of receipts for items bought indexed to reflect the rebuld process, and about a hundred pictures in an album format. They checked EVERY receipt and then a punched them wth their receipt tool and went throught the whole album during the inspection adn asked questions of a technical nature given that I did all the mechanicals and my body guy was with me. They actually commended me on doing such a nice job.
The guy who did the body/paint gave me those basic guidlines since he dhad doine many rebiulds over the years. By the way they don't play games. They are as tough on you the hunderth time you have been there as they are the first time, but it is doable if you are thorough and meticulous with your documentation/work.

ahh yeah, i am pretty sure this is exactly what i said a long time ago

[gunthagunth]

Thanks.  Turns out the kid didnt know what he was talking about when he said salvage title.  His father clarified everything, turns out with the age of the vehicle and the insurance totaling it, the vehicle was issued some other type of title allowing it to be registered/insured and driven.  Not sure if this would apply to MA or if it would still need a inspection of some sort. 

part it out and buy yourself some axles and a clayton rear 4 link

I am parting it out, swapping the 5.9 and tranny into my zj.  I got a kingpin dana 60 and sterling 10.25" for free.  So as soon as this shell is sold off and gone I will be building these axles up nicely and 4linking the rear soon.