Steel bumper real life crash result

[TMM]

I was rear ended

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[trouphaz]

This seems less about a steel bumper and more about the height of a Jeep’s bumper overall. The mismatch of bumper heights between cars and SUVs has been a problem because the car’s bumper goes untouched.

 

[wibornz]

This seems less about a steel bumper and more about the height of a Jeep’s bumper overall. The mismatch of bumper heights between cars and SUVs has been a problem because the car’s bumper goes untouched.

It is obvious that car needs a two inch lift.

 

[Abend]

It is obvious that car needs a two inch lift.

And perhaps a more attentive driver.

 

[FitBliss]

Should have bought a Jeep

 

[KDB]

I was rear ended

It looks like the spare tire impacted the hood of the car that hit you, any damage to your tire carrier and/or camera?

 

[Sean L]

It looks like the spare tire impacted the hood of the car that hit you, any damage to your tire carrier and/or camera?

And the tailgate in General as well.

 

[1quick1]

That's completely normal. Vehicles are designed to fold in like that giving the impression the car it ran into is an M1 Abram. I saw a brand new Civic rear end a truck at like 12mph and the front end looked just like that with coolant leaking everywhere and the truck drove off without a scratch.

On a side note did her cell phone crack her windshield when it flew out of her hand?

 

[Sean L]

About 7 Years ago I was rear ended driving my Dodge Dakota. The rear bumper and tailgate were replaced by insurance at no cost to me. What we didn't realize at the time was the filter had been knocked off of the fuel pump and it eventually gunked up the entire fuel system and the truck wouldn't run but for a few minutes at a time. Keep an eye out for that after your repairs are completed.

 

[SnowDog]

This seems less about a steel bumper and more about the height of a Jeep’s bumper overall. The mismatch of bumper heights between cars and SUVs has been a problem because the car’s bumper goes untouched.

The issue is more than when someone is about to rear end someone, they usually slam on the brakes, causing the front of their car to dive lower. If they are about to hit someone who also is in the process of braking, then the car being hit is also in a front down / rear up position when the impact occurs. So even when the bumpers are the same height when the two vehicles are still, the tilting of the body when braking causes the mismatch and almost always much worse damage to the car in back.

 

[SnowDog]

Be sure the frame gets checked for damage. Glad you're OK.

This. Also check the alignment of the bumper, whether the bumper damaged the paint on the body, check the hitch receiver to make sure it is aligned properly, check the tow hook, have an alignment done, and make sure your spare is not bent and in balance.

 

[cbrenthus]

I think this is more about a unibody hitting a body on frame vehicle as well. I agree about the car hood being low, but I don't think the steel bumper gave any more protection than a JL with the plastic bumper cover over a steel bar

 

[19 JLUR Bright Whit3]

I was rear ended

Stupid car! Is your spare tire okay? LOL

 

[_olllllllo_]

I was rear ended

Based on being rear ended in a McDonald’s drive-thru 5 years ago (the person let out the clutch a bit trying to settle a toddler) and just bumped me caused $650 in damage. Part was paint, but the structural components under the bumper facade were damaged and not visible before inspection. Make sure you take it to a quality body shop and have them inspect and evaluate fully (as others mentioned as well). Good luck and glad everyone is ok.

 

[TXJeepScientist]

This. Also check the alignment of the bumper, whether the bumper damaged the paint on the body, check the hitch receiver to make sure it is aligned properly, check the tow hook, have an alignment done, and make sure your spare is not bent and in balance.

May need to check the hinges and the gate as well.

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