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Old 11-11-2012, 01:20 PM   #1
Bradydz
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An unfortunate setback.. 11/6

Was driving to work, going the speed limit, and came over a blind hill, where a bus was stopped getting kids. As soon as I hit the brakes, they locked up and I started sliding toward a 12 foot drop with trees and a house. I quickly re-directed my truck to the ditch to my right, and ended up slammimg into it without slowing down at all, really. I'm fine, just 6 stitches on my face from smacking my head into the steering wheel, it could've been a whole lot worse.
I haven't really accessed the damage yet, kinda scared what I'll find. I know the hood isn't damaged.
Both fenders are flared pretty far out, with the driver side also crimped in with the bumper. The grill, bumper, and anything else below the hood is sucked really far in. Really hoping the grill is okay, since it's hard to find a new one, compared to other pieces on the truck. Engine compartment got shifted from impact, so you can see the passenger A-arm, shock, and frame, not exactly normal. Alternator got shoved into the engine compartment, which also ended up cutting up a lot of my wires (my horn started going off when I hit). I am pretty sure the engine is fine, as it was still trying to run after impact, even with the fan rubbing the shroud, and the alternator digging into the inner fender area.
We do the frame is bent, so we may end up putting a Camaro clip on it, to get discs on and get the fame straightened, killing two birds with one stone. Also, after rolling it out of the road, the frame ended up pushing against the steering box, which disconnected the assembly.
Pictures will follow.

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