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Rebuilding my Tacoma... Almost there

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kidthatsirish, Dec 9, 2023.

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  1. Dec 9, 2023 at 10:58 AM
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    kidthatsirish

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    President McKinley w/KLM 203P and threw the roof antenna, ICON RXT leaf spring packs (position 2), Bilsteen 5100s, ARE Camper Shell, Pop & Lock tail gate, Dash Cam
    PXL_20231209_170421448.jpg PXL_20231209_144225697.MP.jpg PXL_20231209_170456349.MP.jpg Well, I hope this is not my last thread....I'll see what insurance says next week.
     
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  2. Dec 9, 2023 at 11:12 AM
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    :(
    Hope everyone is ok.
     
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  3. Dec 9, 2023 at 11:43 AM
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    Sorry to hear that, hope everyone is OK.
     
    17taconut, Dec 9, 2023
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  4. Dec 9, 2023 at 11:48 AM
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    Hope no one was injured .

    Keep us posted on your Tacoma
    Good luck:thumbsup:
     
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  5. Dec 9, 2023 at 11:52 AM
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    Just a few accessories, mud flaps, bed cover , racks, seat covers, ….
    Hope not!
     
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  6. Dec 9, 2023 at 11:56 AM
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    Scary! Best of luck!
     
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  7. Dec 9, 2023 at 12:09 PM
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    Looks like an ARB or other serious (full coverage) front plate bumper might've prevented 90% of that damage.

    I find the trade-off of extra weight, slightly reduced mileage, less nimble steering, and somewhat increased front suspension wear to be a worthwhile trade-off for the increased sense of protection against low-to-medium speed frontal impacts.
     
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  8. Dec 9, 2023 at 1:06 PM
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    President McKinley w/KLM 203P and threw the roof antenna, ICON RXT leaf spring packs (position 2), Bilsteen 5100s, ARE Camper Shell, Pop & Lock tail gate, Dash Cam
    Nobody was seriously injured. Hopefully they can fix it.
     
    kidthatsirish, Dec 9, 2023
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  9. Dec 9, 2023 at 1:27 PM
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    Good news, and :fingerscrossed:
     
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  10. Dec 16, 2023 at 3:12 PM
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    President McKinley w/KLM 203P and threw the roof antenna, ICON RXT leaf spring packs (position 2), Bilsteen 5100s, ARE Camper Shell, Pop & Lock tail gate, Dash Cam
    No frame damage or airbags. Initial estimate is over 11 thousand dollars I'm damages.
     
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  11. Dec 16, 2023 at 4:01 PM
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    Sorry to hear about your truck.... I've been there twice now with this truck.

    Are you able to do the work yourself?

    You can now consider ....

    a steel front bumper....
    a suspension lift....
    the 2.5 gen nose conversion....
    Hood scoop....
    I dig the 2011 grills and they're a little cheaper than your current design.

    If your patient you can get 50% off Toyota MSRP and free shipping on their website.....

    Rockauto is the best site

    Extreme Terrain has good open box/return deals.

    If you gotta spend the money anyway...why not jazz it up...

    Good Luck!
     
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  12. Dec 16, 2023 at 4:11 PM
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    Good there's no frame damage which should really help keep it from being totalled. They estimated this damage this February to be 13k and they ended up totaling it. Hood, lights, both fenders, radiators, frame in the front was bent but no airbags went off.
    20230126_065646.jpg
     
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  13. Dec 16, 2023 at 9:28 PM
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    Ins co will often give you first right to buy back as salvage, usually pretty cheap. Then fix it back up with used parts and paint it.
     
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  14. Dec 17, 2023 at 6:27 AM
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    The are considering it a total loss, offered me 7k for my truck....now time to start the negotiations.
     
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  15. Dec 17, 2023 at 7:07 AM
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    Unrelated…Navy NFO? Former USMC NFO here.
     
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  16. Dec 17, 2023 at 11:07 AM
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    What is the mileage? If it's a good running truck, might be worth fixing. Otherwise, you have $7K to look for a new truck in an inflated market. Prices never go down though...
     
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  17. Dec 17, 2023 at 2:27 PM
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    They are calling it a total loss.
     
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  18. Dec 17, 2023 at 2:34 PM
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    Dam that sucks! Sorry :(
    Insurance company gave me $13.5k for my old one. Mine had nearly 200k on it, 4x4, pristine body and a cap. Hopefully they give you the same if not more :fingerscrossed::fingerscrossed:
     
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  19. Dec 17, 2023 at 4:07 PM
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    It does suck when this kind of stuff happens . As long as your ok is all that really matters . But it’s amazing how stuff can go down hill so fast like this . Even if you took really good care of your truck the whole time , one day some idiot can change that in a flash. Ask me how I know lol
    But again as long as your ok ….. move on
     
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    Yeah they low balled me hard. I have countered with what I think is a real market value on my truck. Hope I don't have to involve a lawyer but Im not one to mess around. Insurance companies always always come out on top especially when I've been their customer for nearly 18 years.
     
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