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Somersaulted my 01 TRD. Alive to show the photos.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by My2001Taco, Dec 26, 2014.

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  1. Dec 26, 2014 at 5:19 AM
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    My2001Taco

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    Just wanted to show fellow TACO fans how rugged these trucks are. I flipped my 01 TRD -- actually, somersaulted going highway speed, but am alive to show you the photos :)

    Lost control on the highway, and luckily no one was around. Went through a barbed wire fence into a pasture, flipped at least once, and landed on the driver's side. Have to admit, I don't remember exactly what airborne maneuvers happened. Didn't hit anything except the ground. Seeing damage to both front & back ends + roof, I'm guessing I hit the ground more than once. Literally somersaulted.

    Strangely enough, the airbag didn't deploy.

    Everyone who's seen my truck (especially those at the crash) can't believe I crawled out (the rear window frame) with only a few bumps. My cousin said my TRD died a hero. RIP.

    I bought my 01 TRD new and took good care of it. It served me well and I will miss it :(

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  2. Dec 26, 2014 at 5:27 AM
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    Very lucky indeed
     
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  3. Dec 26, 2014 at 5:29 AM
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    That should buff out. ;) Glad you are okay!
     
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  4. Dec 26, 2014 at 5:44 AM
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    Reserected from the dead.
    Wow! Glad your okay.
     
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  5. Dec 26, 2014 at 6:00 AM
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    Wow, glad you're okay!
     
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  6. Dec 26, 2014 at 6:00 AM
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    Good job, looks like a typical Texas accident...I suspect it will end up in Mexico and rebuilt. I remember when I parked my worn out 94 Toy pickup, five lug, standard cab on HWY 243 in Van Zandt County with a 4 sale sign...someone stole the sign, but the truck still sold.

    Glad you made it out alive...do we have a toxicology report?

    Howard
     
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  7. Dec 26, 2014 at 6:06 AM
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    Didn't need one. I was on my way to work. EMS took my vitals and let me go. Trooper drove me home.
     
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  8. Dec 26, 2014 at 6:09 AM
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    Bummer.

    Glad you are ok.

    Care to share why, or 'what not to do' for others reading?
     
    Clearwater Bill, Dec 26, 2014
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  9. Dec 26, 2014 at 6:11 AM
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    Glad to hear, I just remember the amount of "compromised" driving is dry counties after dark...

    Howard
     
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  10. Dec 26, 2014 at 6:15 AM
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    Holy shit!
    Good to see you live. Bet that was one hell of a quick Rollercoaster ride.
    Welcome to T.W......... i think.
     
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  11. Dec 26, 2014 at 6:18 AM
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    Wow crazy
     
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  12. Dec 26, 2014 at 6:19 AM
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    Not everybody that gets into an accident or wrecks a vehicle is drunk...... at least around here where I live. :)

    ;)
     
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  13. Dec 26, 2014 at 6:23 AM
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    Don't over compensate to avoid obstacles in the road.
     
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    Glad you're ok, truck did it's job. :cool: Sounds like a helluva ride. Good luck finding a replacement.
     
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  15. Dec 26, 2014 at 6:30 AM
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    Dibs on the.........never mind, there aren't any unbent parts left. Glad you are ok. I'd be curious why the bags didn't blow though.
     
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  16. Dec 26, 2014 at 6:34 AM
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    Wow, glad you are alive.

    Is the center console still intact? If so, can I buy it from you? :)
     
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  17. Dec 26, 2014 at 6:40 AM
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    Insurance company has it now. Was not allowed to take even the spare, which was intact.
     
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  18. Dec 26, 2014 at 6:46 AM
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    So what you're saying is you were wearing your seatbelt.

    That's some pretty impressive carnage tbh. Remarkable you didn't have any major injuries.
     
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    Damn.. Just damn.
     
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  20. Dec 26, 2014 at 6:55 AM
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    Always.

    Yeah, that's how I felt. Folks at the crash were concerned if I had injuries. The only injury was my pride. I really liked that truck.
     
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