WWYD : Sold Used vehicle that promptly broke down the next day (1 Viewer)

[Hot Diggity Dog]

Have a mechanic look at it and diagnose it.  If the buyer broke it his bad time frame not my problem.  If not then maybe help him with the cost. 

 

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Latest news:

he thinks damage is contained to ring and pinion, which would be a miracle in this axle (usually when the diff goes it takes the carrier/locker with it).  He's confirming though. I've requested photos 39,299 times and have gotten zero. 

He knows I have connections/buddies who own off-road shops and my club has negotiated discounts with big vendors like 4 wheel parts so he's asked me to help source the new gearset which I've agreed to do. As of yet I've still not offered to pay for anything, but I have been extremely accommodating with advice/guidance on diagnosing the issue. 

Hopefully he finishes up checking everything out this week so I can order him the gears and get the jeep back running again, and this behind me. 

 

[Chemical X]

i suggest you guys hash this out over steak sandwiches.

 

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i suggest you guys hash this out over steak sandwiches.

Pretty much the best idea in... well... ever. 

 

[NotSmart]

[icon] I think you've gone above and beyond what could be expected of a private seller. You sold it as-is, yet your concern shows though your posts here. 

You're a standup guy. 

Yeah, that's exactly what I got from this thread as well.

Props to OP for being a good guy.

 

[ragincajun]

You have to expect issues when buying a modified / wheeled rig.

i bought a locked, long armed TJ with a rear Detroit and front ARB.  Once going through a curve the rear locker "popped" a little louder than normal and the whole car started shaking.  I immediately pulled over and the upper control arm was sheared off where the weld was.  I was not speeding or anything.  I chalked it up to a crappy weld and $700 later lesson learned.

 

[tommyGunZ]

Yep. He commented that it felt like he was pulling a truck.... meaning he either had the locker engaged or the O/D off... or both. Ugh.  Of course I commented on that and he changed his story to say it only pulled hard AFTER a loud bang. Right. Even if so.. who tries to continue to drive a vehicle with a loud bang and a seized rear axle?! 

This just doesn't add up. 

I'm frankly pissed at this point that my jeep is in the hands of a guy who clearly has no ####### idea what he's doing. :(

As soon as the cashiers check clears, it's no longer your Jeep. That's the answer to all of your questions/dilemmas moving forward.  

 

[SacramentoBob]

My prediction for the next update:  "I forgot to put gas in it, my bad. Everything is running fine now".

 

[squidrope]

   Icon is heavy into offroading, so much so that his internet name is a top notch jeep hot rodder.  He sells his highly modified Jeep and is now driving a Hyundai that he praises. Posts wwyd about his beloved build and then doesn't update the thread...  Come on.  Icon is falling faster than Otis.

 

[squidrope]

Bump

 

[squidrope]

come on Icon/Otis... What's happening with this ? I'm sure I'm not the only FBG that wants to know.

 

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 sorry guys 

he IDd it as ring and pinion, possibly bearing failure. Gear oil was indeed low. 

I helped him source a new ring and pinion plus master install kit for $290ish. He paid. Haven't heard from him in a week or so. I think alls well.... we shall see ?

Good times

 

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   Icon is heavy into offroading, so much so that his internet name is a top notch jeep hot rodder.  He sells his highly modified Jeep and is now driving a Hyundai that he praises. Posts wwyd about his beloved build and then doesn't update the thread...  Come on.  Icon is falling faster than Otis.

To fall faster than Otis I would have had to have been in the super elite upper tier, which I am not  

Sorry GB.