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My Pro sacrificed itself to protect my family yesterday! UPDATE!!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Deathray, Dec 25, 2017.

  1. Dec 26, 2017 at 7:41 AM
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    Deathray

    Deathray [OP] Are we there yet? ...Are we there yet?

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    Thanks for the support!
     
  2. Dec 26, 2017 at 8:00 AM
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    pocketsmcaaron

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    Very glad you & your family are Ok. Curious, what dog leash were you using? You’ve inspired me to get one for my small dog.
     
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  3. Dec 26, 2017 at 8:18 AM
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    matt636

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    yep that's a baaaaad spot when it's nasty out - glad you're ok though and hopefully can find another pro to replace yours! where'd you get it towed to?
     
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  4. Dec 26, 2017 at 9:23 AM
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    Dirty Harry

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    Glad to see that you're alright and the crumple zones did their job! Hope you rejoin us in a new Taco!
     
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  5. Dec 26, 2017 at 9:27 AM
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    SLO TRD

    SLO TRD Living the SLO life.

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    Wow! Happy to read you are all safe.
     
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  6. Dec 26, 2017 at 10:34 AM
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    I’m not sure what the brand is. My wife bought them off eBay. If I can find out the exact seller, I’ll PM you. I guess she got two for like $6. A minuscule cost for priceless protection
     
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  7. Dec 26, 2017 at 10:47 AM
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    Deathray

    Deathray [OP] Are we there yet? ...Are we there yet?

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    It’s at Joe’s still. But it’s going to Gerber. Just got the rest of my belongings out an hour ago. It looks pretty bad in the bright sunlight. Almost cried when I saw it.5736C316-8AA6-4CC3-A9FB-C558E61D0F08.jpg16B3AF7F-7A25-4C88-9D4E-2E40E00666BA.jpg
     
  8. Dec 26, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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    msegal55

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    Sry to see this brother. I was hit in my Cement Pro a week ago and now waiting to find out the verdict on if its totaled or not. These trucks can save lives.
     
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  9. Dec 26, 2017 at 12:20 PM
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    eldedo voted most likely eaten by a bear

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    dibs on the seats....wait...isn't there airbags in the seats?

    on a serious note, at least everyone is not badly injured....
     
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  10. Dec 26, 2017 at 12:24 PM
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    Sorry for the accident, glad you all are OK...I AM a firm believer Tacoma's are built to take a beating...all the best...
     
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  11. Dec 26, 2017 at 12:24 PM
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    So glad I don't have to drive around in that white stuff. Glad to hear you are ok op.
     
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  12. Dec 26, 2017 at 12:26 PM
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    Glad you and the Family are OK.
     
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  13. Dec 26, 2017 at 12:42 PM
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    Glad the truck did it's job and kept you and your family & the dog, safe! Sorry you lost your truck, but you'll find another...:thumbsup:
     
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  14. Dec 26, 2017 at 12:49 PM
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    Dibs on the skid and exhaust!

    Glad everyone is ok!!
     
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  15. Dec 26, 2017 at 12:54 PM
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    glad you and your family (including the dog) (and hopefully any others involved in the other vehicles) are safe.
     
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  16. Dec 26, 2017 at 12:58 PM
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    holy cow, yeah those pics really do show how bad it is. Glad these trucks are super safe though! front and rear collision like that it's amazing no one was seriously injured!
     
  17. Dec 26, 2017 at 1:00 PM
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    the crash bar doesn't look touched at all. perhaps it was the height/angle of the impact on the front. i am about to install a front grill on my tacoma that requires the crash bar to be removed and not re-added. i am wondering how much of the impact would be absorbed without the crash bar in place (and only the grill).
     
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  18. Dec 26, 2017 at 1:06 PM
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    So glad to hear you and your family are safe. Rest in peace to your beautiful truck and I hope you can get a new one. Keep us updated!
     
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  19. Dec 26, 2017 at 1:06 PM
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    So glad your family is safe. Hope you guys don’t have long lasting affect from the whip lash. That can be a bitch.

    Just another reason why I stay away from other cars if possible during rain, snow, etc. you may be a good driver, but most likely other people suck at driving. Creeps me out when cars are bunched together during bad weather.
     
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  20. Dec 26, 2017 at 1:15 PM
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    Glad you guys and the dog are all okay! Holy shit! Tacomas are built like brick shithouses!
     
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