Question for body shop guys...just got rear ended

Overall faired pretty well. But when I climbed underneath, I noticed the frame was bent on both sides where the bumper was driven down. Do you think they will total it? It is an 06 TRD OR Dbl cab with 86,600 miles.

 

Pics of drivers side frame

 

Pics if pass side frame

 

It can be repaired if you want it to be.

 

After seeing all these rear end collisions lately, would the SpareBumper help in this particular situation?

 

It really doesn't look that bad to me... I would let them straighten the frame the 1/8th of inch back to where it was.

I've been told the frame doesn't actually get weaker but it actually work hardens from being bent. This is coming from my dad who has been doing this kind of work since before I was around.

 

Do you want them to total it?

It looks repairable to me.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_hardening

 

Work hardening isn't a theory lol... Did you just scroll down to where it explained how it worked and ignored the 20+ methods using work hardening used every day?

 

Oh fuck who cares.

OP glad you're okay. Let us know how insurance goes. Frame damage in pics is really fairly minimal, so curious to see what the adjuster tries to push. That said, if you don't want it repaired, push for a total. If not, push for a repair!

 

I appreciate all the input. On one hand I don't want a repaired frame and my wife hates the speedway blue BUT I just installed Fox 2.0's front and rear and my tires are almost new. Not to mention all the other stuff like all new synthetic fluids, URD short shift kit, Weathertech mats front and rear, etc. the list goes on and on!

 

Beave, yours was real bad. If I remember, the frame was folded and earned a total loss.

They may not want to total the OP's truck.

BTW, welcome back.... I miss getting a chuckle from you.

 

I like this, I was gonna use one of those 3 way draw bars.

 

I was rearended 2 times last year and all I can tell you is be sure they check the seats. the passenger seat had to be replaced because it hit at a slight angle and even the bed was shifted to one side. just my 2c.

 

I don't think it looks that bad and I'd have it fixed.

 

What's up with those boots

 

It's just my wife and her boots.

 

Riiiiight!

We won't tell.

 

I have a truck at my shop that was just rear ended. 2005 or 2006 tundra. It was ONLY hit on the hitch. You would not believe the amount of damage it did to the frame and entire vehicle. I will take a picture for you guys tomorrow mornjng.