Estimate my damage

I think painting is always the biggest expense. I've stud welded and pulled dents from similar areas. That bedside would cost more in labor to pull and prep than replace with a new one I would think.

 

I would have to agree with that to some extent. I've been doing my own body work for some time.

I have pulled bed sides from Tacoma's, but you have to remove the entire box to get at all the spot welds and bolts. Not bad, but if I don't have to do that I would be much happier.

Give me my grinder, stud gun, slam hammer and a roll around stool and I'm pretty happy.

I do have to admit that I'm biased. Having the tools and ability to do the work yourself can make a person respond to a thread different than what would be the norm.

 

Yup, cutting off the old bedsides sucks, luckily I only had to do a few when I was working for the body shop.

 

Was quoted $2667 in damages. Would be another $350 if I decided to get a whole new quarter panel.

 

Yikes!