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Well Got rear ended by a dump truck on the interstate.....

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by rhion82, Feb 13, 2012.

  1. Feb 13, 2012 at 6:15 PM
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    rhion82

    rhion82 [OP] El Duderino

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    Well last week I had a dumbass VW Bug decide to stop in the middle of the interstate and when I came to a complete stop the dump truck behind me could not stop in time. The dump truck caused me to smash in to the bug infront of me. Police said that its the dump trucks fault and I got my insurance coming out tomorrow to look at the damage. No one was injured thank god.

    I was wondering if I should go ahead and put the stock wheels and tires back on since I heard the insurance companys will not pay much for them.

    I'm hoping the truck is not totaled but the bed of the truck actually came up and smashed into the cab. Think that warped the frame which will probably cause it to be totaled.

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  2. Feb 13, 2012 at 6:20 PM
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    NelsonTacoma

    NelsonTacoma This is my derpawayinator!!!!!

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    Yikes! Glad you didn't end up as a Taco sandwich. :eek:
     
  3. Feb 13, 2012 at 6:21 PM
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    Boerseun

    Boerseun Well-Known Member

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    Oh no! Sorry to hear that. Glad nobody is injured.
     
  4. Feb 13, 2012 at 6:23 PM
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    saundern

    saundern Swerve for nothing

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    how fast was the dump truck going?
     
  5. Feb 13, 2012 at 6:23 PM
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    Mxpatriot

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    If you have the stock wheels and tires I'd swap them out in a heartbeat.
     
  6. Feb 13, 2012 at 6:25 PM
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    acdronin

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    Swap your wheels out before the insurance looks at it, if they total it, you can put your wheels on the new ride, glad you're ok
     
  7. Feb 13, 2012 at 6:26 PM
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    rhion82

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    The truck had to be going around 40-50 mph

    And yeah I plan on swapping them out tomorrow before the insurance guy comes out.
     
  8. Feb 13, 2012 at 6:34 PM
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    Blackshirts

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    Glad you okay. I think it's gunna be totaled.
     
  9. Feb 13, 2012 at 6:42 PM
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    IndigoTac07

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    Glad your ok, your truck doesnt look to happy...
     
  10. Feb 13, 2012 at 6:55 PM
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    Ha yeah they sponsor my college fishing team lol...I get a hefty discount :D
     
  11. Feb 13, 2012 at 7:49 PM
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    +1
     
  12. Feb 13, 2012 at 8:03 PM
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    So many accidents recently! Get your self checked out by a doctor too, you don't want to start having pains and discomforts too later on.

    Glad you're okay! These trucks really can take a hit...

    And is that the beetle's windows on the top of your truck? :rofl: your truck took out the beetle's rear end.
     
  13. Feb 14, 2012 at 6:20 AM
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    rhion82 [OP] El Duderino

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    Uploaded a video I took at the accident.

    The amazing thing was my truck was able to drive right off while the bug was a no go.........
     
  14. Feb 14, 2012 at 6:30 AM
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    My advise is try to leave wheels on till after insurance gives their 2 cents then take off b/4 they take the taco that way you get the most out of it and still keep your wheels.
     
  15. Feb 14, 2012 at 6:33 AM
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    BAMFTACO

    BAMFTACO Another day another beer

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    Dam that's sucks
     
  16. Feb 14, 2012 at 6:35 AM
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    But I've heard that the insurance will not pay for aftermarket things.
     
  17. Feb 14, 2012 at 6:37 AM
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    I know how those K-town drivers can be in those dump trucks. glade to see your OK.
     
  18. Feb 14, 2012 at 6:38 AM
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    chadderkdawg

    chadderkdawg Don't ask questions you don't want the answer to..

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    Jesus dude, were you taking a nap? I can't believe you can drive with the seats tilted so far back... Good thing the cop didn't see that... Glad everyone is ok though.
     
  19. Feb 14, 2012 at 6:40 AM
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    rhion82

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    Well the reason the seats broke is that I'm a big boy so when the truck got slammed I guess I broke the seats lol. It was rough driving back home with no back rest.
     
  20. Feb 14, 2012 at 6:40 AM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    The SUPERCHARGER was destroyed in the wreck....right?! [​IMG]
     

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