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07-11-2023, 10:32am | #41 | |||||||
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Bumper probably contacted at least one side of the bedside. I wouldn't be surprised if the bed was pushed a little off center. Checking the gap between the cab and the bed on both sides will tell the tale, also you should see if there are scratches, gouges, etc., where the bumper has impacted the bed. The nice thing about a truck is, unless the bedside is crumpled or bowed, simply adjusting the bed on the frame to make the gap by the cab even, replacing the bumper and frame horns should do it, vs. the guy with the plastic bumper whose vehicle is now not able to be safely driven without repair. I definitely feel more vulnerable driving a Vette or my Cruze, especially at stop lights, vs. my truck. |
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From the minivan damage, it didn't look serious enough to bend the frame of the truck. Keep in mind the plastic and cardboard bumpers, plus the paper thin hood and front fenders are designed as a crumple zone, to absorb the impact to protect the driver. That also seems like it would protect whoever the driver hits.
Maybe we have some engineers here who could speak on that theory? |
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The truck is the correct size and fits in my garage. My neighbor Rick went through a 40 year string of Ford trucks. Back in the day a 350, then a few 250s, then a long line of 150s. A new one every year. Then he drove mine, and within a month or two traded his in for a correct size truck. Our dealer here didn't have a fully equipped Ranger, so he bought a Taco. |
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I can be aggressive to road bullies. Are you claiming this gentleman was a road bully?
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I was hardly jolted when he hit me. I instinctively released the brakes, and was expecting a good jolt. Fact is, I hardly felt the impact. |
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What's the rest of the damage? Did the bumper damage the bed? |
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My insurer is advising me to make a claim, pay my $1000 deductible, and have the repairs done at their authorized shop. They will go after Travelers and get their costs plus my deductible, then pay me back.
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Right now the bed is full of trash, so I can't tell if it's damaged. Doubt it, as the tailgate seems to operate normally. The transfer station is closed tomorrow, I'll clean it out on Thursday, and have an appointment with the repair shop on Friday. Edit: link to the mount. CURT 45360 Aluminum Trailer Hitch Ball Mount, Fits 2-Inch Receiver, 8,000 lbs, 1-Inch Hole, 2-in Drop, 1-in Rise, Black https://a.co/d/hNz3YDn |
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