01 Durango SLT, 4.7 4x4. I have access to it for any parts I want that are still good. It hit a gaurdrail and rolled 2-3 times. Drivers side is in pretty good shape, most damage appears to be front end and roof. 3 tires still holding air with no noticeable bubbles/busted belts. One was knocked off the bead but appears to be ok. There is a matching spare wheel and tire still under the backend too.

I know i cant use the trans or engine obviously, but I am wondering about the front driveshaft, front driver wheel bearing, rear axle, wheels and tires( mainly wheels as they are 16's). Also the skid plates if they are still good. I need 2, they came on mine but were missing when I got it. Curious to opinions based on pictures, and what will interchange with the 98 in sig. I havnt payed attention to see which rear end is in it yet, mines a 9.25 w/ 3.92's.

I know its not recommended to reuse a wheel bearing but mine is singing loud at any speed and wheel is wondering a bit, so if this one spins without dragging when I get it in the air I want to try to use it for a couple months. Im pretty sure this one is 4 wheel abs from what the owner told me. Mine is also. Motor is trashed, insurance adjuster said transmission was damaged also, but who knows, I'll have to look it over, maybe it is salvageable also for somebody else.














I want to take advantage of my down time with my transmission issues to try and fix other problems Im having with the truck from this truck. At the least, I need the brake components from the rear axle. I would like to just swap axles though if its not bent or will swap without modification( if its the same axle and gearing). Any easy ways to check if its bent slightly or enough to affect anything? It looks good just looking at it.

 

The wheels wouldn't scare me but I would replace the tires just for peace of mind. There is just no telling what happened to them in the wreck that will show itself later. I would expect the skidplates to work but I am not sure as I am new to the durango so the interchanges are not as ingrained in my head as some of the other vehicles I have owned.

 

Im still pretty on the wall about the tires because of what they went through. The two driverside "may" be ok, and the spare. I would have them checked for balance before i ever put them on the truck. I really betting the one that got knocked off the bead has damage somewhere, and the front wheel/knuckle that got tore off the truck has tire damage, although I didnt see any. The wheel looks to be in perfect shape though. I mainly just want to get rid of the 15s I have now for at least 16s. Seem to be easier to find good used 16in truck tires around here.


Also, if the tires check out, and at least 4 are good, I "might" big maybe, run them for about 2 months till I can put a new set all around.

 

the rims on the wrecked truck should be fine as long as they have no visible damage, but the tires are out, they were in a wreck, i would be willing to put money on the fact that they are damaged internally and you dont want to take that chance, i also wouldnt buy used tires to put on a vehicle either, but do as you wish.

the skid plates should swap just fine they are just metal plates which just bolt on. i wouldnt take the wheel bearings off that truck either considering that one of them was ripped off in the crash i would imagine that they are not nearly 100%, i wouldnt trust my life to one of them.

the rear axle should swap just fine, but im not sure on the driveshafts or t-case, i would imagine that they are different lengths based on the length of the transmission/t-case combo, if they are the same length they should work, but just make sure to check before taking off with them.

 

I think the 2001 was plastic skid plates. If it isn't plastic, and is metal, then the should interchange.

Rear axle housing should be fine, however if it has the 3.55's I would stick with your 3.92 first. Double check the U-joint part numbers on line at your local parts store to see if they are the same.

T-case should be fine, double check the models and post em up.

Wheels are good, tires make me worry.

Wheel bearing, worth a try, but you need to pay attention. That kinda smacking around could have seriously bent a bearing race.

Front Control Arms/brakes, that's a negatory. Different in the years.

How is the stereo? If it's the old OEM style I might buy it from you.

Transmission. Not sure, that was one BIG freakin hit. I would most likely walk on it.

Motor. Most likely no good after that big of a hit.

Really anything mid truck down should be ok, mid truck up I would be scared.

 

Rolled? Looks like it hit a tree and wrapped the front end around it buckling the top. Doesn't look rolled.

Makes a difference on parts based on cross torque verses exposed blunt force they were exposed to.

Lots of interior parts can be reused if you are parting it out. Plus pumps and pig tails and who knows what else. If you can keep it dry, you can pull items from it for a long time.

Scares the hell out of me to see a Platinum D smashed. Was the driver okay?

IndyDurango

 

If it wrapped around a pole or tree the line of impact would be the same, however the line on the front impact zone is different then that of the roof. I can see exactly how it played out in my head.

Driver hit a cement barrier on a bridge or other. Next the energy continuing from the impact forces the rear in the air because the low impact in the front, the energy had to go somewhere. As the rear moves up the impact again being on the more passenger side (because the driver swerved to the right side of the road, probably fell asleep at the wheel) so the drivers side rear enters the air first. The truck flips into the air and does a 180 and lands on the top more on the drivers side as it lead the way. The drivers front take the main abuse because it is whipped into the ground as the drivers side rear just plants. After that it's whatever......Done......LOL


Anyway, I can see it. If the front wrapped around a tree or post then the center of impact on the roof would be closer to the center of impact, however it most likely would not match up as Indy states.


Just my 2 cents for what it's worth....

 

Ok, going to try to keep this in order so bear with me lol.

I have run hundreds of thousands of miles on used tires, so thats not an issue for me, them being involved in a wreck and me KNOWING that is the issue, so I probably wont attempt to use them. The Truck belongs to a good friend of mine. She was not in it when this happend. It was her ex-husband, they were already divorced when this occured, and he really didnt have permission to be driving it. On top of the fact he was VERY drunk. Sheriff called her to the scene and it was a gaurd rail hit and rollover. She didnt file charges... dont know why, probably because they got him hard enough and their kids were probably a factor.

Anyway, the t-case and driveshafts arent a big deal, I dont really need them anyway, was more interested in what to check for in case somebody else needed them. Shes willing to make some good deals. If the skid plates are plastic, I wont even mess with them probably. I just wasnt sure if they might have been differently shaped or attached because of the different powertrain. As far as the rear, Im definately staying with my 3.92s, so if its the 3.55 its staying under there.

I really only need the entire brake assembly from the passenger rear. I just figured with the lower mileage (I believe she said it had around 85K on it) and not having to pull an axle shaft to change the backing plate would be nice. Wheel bearing will be carefully examined before and/if it is removed. Not gonna try anything from the front suspension or braking. Although, later on when I have the cash, I do want to do a big brake swap. That will come from one not rolled or hit in the front. Stereo was aftermarket and already removed, in fact most of the interior that was worth anything has been removed by somebody else since these pics were taken. The pics are a little old.

The said the motor was trashed, and it looks like it. No idea on the trans, I dont think Id touch it, but if somebody wanted to check into it, they could probably get it for next to nothing if they wanted to pull it (if it looks ok). Thats why I mentioned it, might help someone out.

Indy--- As for the scary part, it actually made me feel safer in mine to see how well the cabin held up in that situation. I have seen far worse results from much lesser accidents.

Anyway, i was also suprised the only windows that broke were the windshield and hatch glass. AND the doors all still open and shut all the way. We really do drive tanks if you think about most of whats out there anymore.


OH forgot to add, The owner did end up getting herself an 03 Durango R/T with some of her savings and didnt have many payments to pay it off.

 

oklahomafbody, my comment was because I was scared to see that due to me having the same Durango in color. That damage hits close to home. You wouldn't know that my D primarily matches that one.

Glad to hear no one was seriously hurt.

Indeed the D is well built and has saved many lives. Not all however (unfortunately.)

IndyDurango