Sad Day, Jeep Accident, Advice?

[ifonline]

what were you hauling

I believe the OP is referring to the trailer that the Jeep collided with.

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[LuvHydro]

Ordered from factory, waited 7 1/2 weeks

Ohhhh, that's brutal.

 

[Ridgway Jeeper]

Haha sure you can say that. Just a stupid moment and lapse in judgment. Top three dumbest things I’ve done in the last 10 years for sure.

I have grown from it!

I admire your willingness to own it, I think we all have our moments but rarely are people willing to out themselves so publicly. Those are definitely "WTF? pictures".

Of course the OP's pic's kind of make me feel the same way, not sure how that happens either, but clearly, it does...

 

[The Last Cowboy]

A picture my tell 1000 words, but not the whole story. Let's let him tell us what happened. Not that it really matters, as it's done and they walked away.

 

[JasonInDLH]

Haha sure you can say that. Just a stupid moment and lapse in judgment. Top three dumbest things I’ve done in the last 10 years for sure.

I have grown from it!

Kind of like when I wasn’t paying attention and drove into a snow Bank once. At least I could shovel myself out and drive away.

 

[CivilJeep]

I admire your willingness to own it, I think we all have our moments but rarely are people willing to out themselves so publicly. Those are definitely "WTF? pictures".

Of course the OP's pic's kind of make me feel the same way, not sure how that happens either, but clearly, it does...

Agree! So refreshing to see someone say they screwed up, and learned from it. Well done.

 

[beachbumm78]

Oh man—brutal! So sorry to hear. I remember yalls story about the jeeps. If they do repair it I’d definitely repair then sell it and order a new one. This one definitely had some and juju around it.

 

[oceanblue2019]

Welp… week and a half old, 1,000 miles on it. Jeeps and Trailers do not mix well together! Everyone was okay from the accident. Not sure if it’s totaled or not, insurance is currently dealing with it and yes it is my first accident. If it’s totaled I’ll order a new one and If it’s going to be repaired I’ll probably just trade it in and order another new one? Thoughts, comments, concerns?

Doesn't look too bad. Just make sure if they fix it you get double confirmation that the frame checks out straight prior and refuse to allow them to straighten the frame. It is either straight or it needs to be replaced - no other option is acceptable to you.

 

[Cjanak21]

Oh man—brutal! So sorry to hear. I remember yalls story about the jeeps. If they do repair it I’d definitely repair then sell it and order a new one. This one definitely had some and juju around it.

For real… must be haunted lol

 

[FJL40]

Welp… week and a half old, 1,000 miles on it. Jeeps and Trailers do not mix well together! Everyone was okay from the accident. Not sure if it’s totaled or not, insurance is currently dealing with it and yes it is my first accident. If it’s totaled I’ll order a new one and If it’s going to be repaired I’ll probably just trade it in and order another new one? Thoughts, comments, concerns?

The problem is geometry more than anything. As you probably already know, Jeeps chassis, drivetrain, and suspension needs to be damn near perfect to avoid driving issues. I would have the chassis fully inspected for correct geometry to avoid future problems. Good luck.

 

[Thill444]

I read recently that many insurances companies are totaling vehicles right now that, in the past would not have been, due to supply and parts issues. Rental costs are out the roof too, so they may total it.

 

[oceanblue2019]

I read recently that many insurances companies are totaling vehicles right now that, in the past would not have been, due to supply and parts issues. Rental costs are out the roof too, so they may total it.

Good point.

Then buy the wreck and fix it how you want it done

 

[mwilk012]

Looks reparable to me.

 

[alksion]

I admire your willingness to own it, I think we all have our moments but rarely are people willing to out themselves so publicly. Those are definitely "WTF? pictures".

Of course the OP's pic's kind of make me feel the same way, not sure how that happens either, but clearly, it does...

Yeah, been learning humility as I’m getting older. It’s also making my life more peaceful and joyous. You own what you do, improve and learn from those mistakes. Easier said than done, but repetition is helping me get there.

Hopefully it wasn’t the OPs fault or major injuries.

 

[Heimkehr]

My OCD would insist on a new vehicle. There are damage thresholds, beyond which I'm not willing to take chances.

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