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I guess it’s time for an upgrade

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by sbtgrfan, Apr 15, 2023.

  1. Apr 15, 2023 at 5:07 AM
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    Well somehow I walked away without a scratch. Guy came across the median head on at me, I saw it in time to swerve so instead of a direct driver side hit it ended up like this. I did a 180. The bed nearly came off the truck. Driveshaft went flying about 50 feet past where I ended up. It pushed the bed into the passenger side of the cab. Rear axle was nearly completely unattached. I had just put new suspension, brakes and cv axle on within the last 6 months….35594BCA-0CF9-4A0D-A981-B57A3EDF7B5A.jpgEE2D04DE-DFA9-441A-93C2-70C96BC61CAB.jpgC4149EC8-92EE-4F98-98B5-648C01C62FCC.jpg
     
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  2. Apr 15, 2023 at 5:15 AM
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    Holy crap! I'm glad that you're not hurt! Your Trusty Tundra did it's job perfectly and protected you! I'm sorry this happened to you.
    I hope the other party's insurance company will make things right for you.
    Please keep us all updated on this forum as we're more like brothers and sisters, rather than complete strangers, on here.
     
    WBW, Apr 15, 2023
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  3. Apr 15, 2023 at 5:33 AM
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    Damn. Glad you walked away! That was quite the hit.

    Being on this site since 2016 I have seen some horrendous accidents. One thing I have noticed is everyone has walked away with minimal if any injuries. That is a testament to Toyota quality when it matters.

    Good luck on the search for the next Tundra and if you need any help locating one...reach out. The members here are pretty good at spending other peoples money. :anonymous:
     
    ColoradoTJ, Apr 15, 2023
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    Glad your ok OP. Sorry about the truck. I had a professor in college that was hit on the freeway and rolled his 4Runner a couple times. Was teaching class the next day without a scratch. Said he would be buying Toyota 4Runners for the foreseeable future.
     
    EarlyRiser, Apr 15, 2023
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  5. Apr 15, 2023 at 5:52 AM
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    Wow! I'm glad you're ok. Your swerving definitely improved the outcome. Best of luck finding a replacement.
     
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  6. Apr 15, 2023 at 7:05 PM
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    The tundra definitely did its job protecting me which is why I’m without question going for another one. If I can find one..
     
    sbtgrfan, Apr 15, 2023
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    Glad you walked away from that. Wow! Buy a lottery ticket....
     
    Black Wolf, Apr 15, 2023
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  9. Apr 15, 2023 at 7:37 PM
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    Glad you saw it coming and was able to avoid a head on collision. Happy to hear you walked away without any serious injuries.
     
    Jim LE 1301, Apr 15, 2023
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  10. Apr 19, 2023 at 4:19 PM
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    Glad you are OK, thanks for the info and pic.
    Good luck!
     
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  11. Apr 23, 2023 at 7:10 AM
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    And introducing my replacement truck…2023 TRD Sport 4x4! I guess I have to move to the 3rd gen forums now…

    080AEAE5-2097-46EB-B827-D53ED9116382.jpg
     
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    Looks like you found another one. :thumbsup:

    Any update on why the guy crossed into your lane?

    Dash cams are worth every penny.
     
    ColoradoTJ, Apr 23, 2023
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    Holy Fudge..!! Good reflex maneuver.. glad you’re ok, but damn.. your truck !!
     
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    Damn.. That hit was crazy, glad you're ok and walked away. Nice truck btw.
     
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    @ColoradoTJ already said what I wanted to say.

    Nice new truck! Damn fast reflexes too!
     
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    If you leave today, you could still make it to Tundras to Sedona in time with the new truck! Theoretically that is.
     
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  17. Apr 23, 2023 at 11:45 AM
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    He told police he was tired and falling asleep. Whether that’s true or not, I don’t know.
     
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    From your video, looks like a good possibility that's true.
     
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  19. Apr 23, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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    Nice looking truck!
     
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  20. Apr 23, 2023 at 4:45 PM
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    Best wishes for a long life for the replacement rig.
     
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  21. Apr 23, 2023 at 4:52 PM
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    ...and....

    "you can't park there!"

    sorry about the truck, glad you walked away! Can you salvage the suspension?
     
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  22. Apr 23, 2023 at 6:12 PM
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    Holy crap. If you hit head on that would be a combined speed of over 100 mph. People usually don’t walk away from that no matter what you’re driving. Glad you steered away in time.
     
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    300 hectares on single tank of kerosene
    Cell phone or alcohol?
     
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    Damn. Glad to hear you're okay. Scary!
     
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