Its a sad day

b4d93r · 03-01-2010, 11:56 PM

The Jeep got smashed.

Coming home from work tonight, I was heading to drop off two of my carpool and was nailed at an intersection by a red light runner. He was at least doing 30 and nailed the driver side fender. (I'll have pics tomorrow) Everyone was ok but shaken up (including the other driver.)

So tomorrow starts the process of calling the insurance and other fun stuff.

My Jeep was in the middle of the 3 lane and the cops had me move it to the side. I was so proud, she started without hesitation and moved over to the side under her own power. RAWR!

Not sure yet on how bad the damage on the underside is or if the insurance will total it. More than likely they will. Hopefully the damage isn't that bad and can be repaired. Initial damage report is the driver fender is trashed, the radiator is shot, the grill flew about 20 feet, the front driver door won't open and the passenger opens enough to get in and out. Luckily there were several witnesses one I think was an off duty cop.

djritter1122 · 03-02-2010, 12:39 AM

good to hear everyones ok bad to hear this is the second one in a day.

emilybrooke · 03-02-2010, 12:40 AM

UGH that sucks, but glad you're okay!

b4d93r · 03-02-2010, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by djritter1122

good to hear everyones ok bad to hear this is the second one in a day.

Second one today? Did your's get hit? I know there was another in Denver that was involved in a rollover. WTF? bad day for jeeps.

djritter1122 · 03-02-2010, 07:14 AM

well within 24hrs read lost my little buddy

ol"blue · 03-02-2010, 07:23 AM

That sucks. Glad to hear all are okay. If they total it, you can buy it back cheap and rebuild/make a trail only rig out of it. Just trying to find a silver lining for you.
Dan

b4d93r · 03-02-2010, 07:30 AM

Thats true, i can do that. however getting to that point is another story. (Have to get the approval from the fiance')

ol"blue · 03-02-2010, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b4d93r

Thats true, i can do that. however getting to that point is another story. (Have to get the approval from the fiance')

So true, so true.

b4d93r · 03-02-2010, 12:31 PM

Well, here they are. please be aware, some of these pictures are graphic and may not be suitable for some viewers.

the_mutt · 03-02-2010, 12:38 PM

I'm sorry b4d93r hope you can find another one DD, and build this one up like a

ol"blue · 03-02-2010, 01:24 PM

Yeah, I think that front structure/subframe is tweaked and would classify as totaled. Buy it back from the insurance co. for a couple hundred bucks (they do this all the time-tell them you can use parts) and build a trail rig. Then use the insurance money to buy a decent XJ for a DD. JMO
Dan

winston427 · 03-02-2010, 03:32 PM

First and foremost, glad to hear that everyone is OK. Now buy it back from the insurance company, cut off all the bent sheet metal, lift it, and wheel the snot out of it for many pleasurable years to come.

hotride3021 · 03-02-2010, 03:40 PM

Sorry to hear man I'm glad your ok

Oh no these thinks come in threes everyone be careful I don't want to read another one of these

guest03 · 03-02-2010, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b4d93r

Thats true, i can do that. however getting to that point is another story. (Have to get the approval from the fiance')

lay down the law. its your jeep

ckysodkorn_xj · 03-02-2010, 08:11 PM

owie! can i buy the headliner out of it?

03-01-2010, 11:56 PM	#1
b4d93r Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sterling, Colorado Posts: 63 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L I6 Transmission: OEM Transfer Case: OEM Front Axle: OEM Rear Axle: OEM Tires: P225/75R15 Lift Specifications: OEM Misc Accessories: OEM	Its a sad day The Jeep got smashed. Coming home from work tonight, I was heading to drop off two of my carpool and was nailed at an intersection by a red light runner. He was at least doing 30 and nailed the driver side fender. (I'll have pics tomorrow) Everyone was ok but shaken up (including the other driver.) So tomorrow starts the process of calling the insurance and other fun stuff. My Jeep was in the middle of the 3 lane and the cops had me move it to the side. I was so proud, she started without hesitation and moved over to the side under her own power. RAWR! Not sure yet on how bad the damage on the underside is or if the insurance will total it. More than likely they will. Hopefully the damage isn't that bad and can be repaired. Initial damage report is the driver fender is trashed, the radiator is shot, the grill flew about 20 feet, the front driver door won't open and the passenger opens enough to get in and out. Luckily there were several witnesses one I think was an off duty cop. __________________ ======================================== .,-------o00o //___l__,\___\,___ l_---\____l---[]lllllll[] _(o)_)__(o)_)--o-)_) 1989 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer Colorado, USA

03-02-2010, 12:40 AM	#3
emilybrooke Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 42 My Photos 2004 Grand Cherokee Year: 2004 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 4.0L I6	UGH that sucks, but glad you're okay! __________________ Brooke \| cardomain 2004 WJ Special Edition

03-02-2010, 07:23 AM	#6
ol"blue CF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dandridge Tennessee & Mich. 48035 Posts: 20,251 My Photos 1997 & 2004 Grand Cherokee Year: 1997 & 2004 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 5.2 V8 ; 4.7 V8 Transmission: 4 spd Auto.; 5 spd. Auto Transfer Case: Both Have Full-Time 4WD Front Axle: D30 w/3.73 gear Rear Axle: D44A w/3.73 gear Tires: 245x70x16 Wrangler SRA's Lift Specifications: 97 Orvis Fact. Up Country Misc Accessories: Both have HD Cooling Systems & Tow Packages, '97 has Fact. Skid Plates	That sucks. Glad to hear all are okay. If they total it, you can buy it back cheap and rebuild/make a trail only rig out of it. Just trying to find a silver lining for you. Dan __________________ Dan '97 Grand Cherokee Limited Orvis Up Country 5.2, 4X4 '04 Grand Cherokee SE 4.7, 4X4 '04 Saturn Vue 250 HP V-6 AWD '85 Dodge Omni GLHTurbo T-2 282 WHP '86 Dodge Omni GLHTurbo T-2 397 WHP CBW Member # 97 If you're not breaking parts you're not making enough power!!! "I NEED MORE TRACTION, NOT MORE BOOST"

03-02-2010, 07:30 AM	#7
b4d93r Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sterling, Colorado Posts: 63 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L I6 Transmission: OEM Transfer Case: OEM Front Axle: OEM Rear Axle: OEM Tires: P225/75R15 Lift Specifications: OEM Misc Accessories: OEM	Thats true, i can do that. however getting to that point is another story. (Have to get the approval from the fiance') __________________ ======================================== .,-------o00o //___l__,\___\,___ l_---\____l---[]lllllll[] _(o)_)__(o)_)--o-)_) 1989 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer Colorado, USA

03-02-2010, 12:31 PM	#9
b4d93r Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sterling, Colorado Posts: 63 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L I6 Transmission: OEM Transfer Case: OEM Front Axle: OEM Rear Axle: OEM Tires: P225/75R15 Lift Specifications: OEM Misc Accessories: OEM	Pics Well, here they are. please be aware, some of these pictures are graphic and may not be suitable for some viewers. __________________ ======================================== .,-------o00o //___l__,\___\,___ l_---\____l---[]lllllll[] _(o)_)__(o)_)--o-)_) 1989 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer Colorado, USA

03-02-2010, 12:39 AM	#2
djritter1122 Seasoned Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: smyrna,de Posts: 293 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: 30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 30x9.5x15 Lift Specifications: re3.5, rc adjustable tb,rc shocks, crown sye	good to hear everyones ok bad to hear this is the second one in a day.

03-02-2010, 07:14 AM	#5
djritter1122 Seasoned Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: smyrna,de Posts: 293 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: 30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 30x9.5x15 Lift Specifications: re3.5, rc adjustable tb,rc shocks, crown sye	well within 24hrs read lost my little buddy

03-02-2010, 12:38 PM	#10
the_mutt Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 58 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee	I'm sorry b4d93r hope you can find another one DD, and build this one up like a

03-02-2010, 01:24 PM	#11
ol"blue CF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dandridge Tennessee & Mich. 48035 Posts: 20,251 My Photos 1997 & 2004 Grand Cherokee Year: 1997 & 2004 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 5.2 V8 ; 4.7 V8 Transmission: 4 spd Auto.; 5 spd. Auto Transfer Case: Both Have Full-Time 4WD Front Axle: D30 w/3.73 gear Rear Axle: D44A w/3.73 gear Tires: 245x70x16 Wrangler SRA's Lift Specifications: 97 Orvis Fact. Up Country Misc Accessories: Both have HD Cooling Systems & Tow Packages, '97 has Fact. Skid Plates	Yeah, I think that front structure/subframe is tweaked and would classify as totaled. Buy it back from the insurance co. for a couple hundred bucks (they do this all the time-tell them you can use parts) and build a trail rig. Then use the insurance money to buy a decent XJ for a DD. JMO Dan __________________ Dan '97 Grand Cherokee Limited Orvis Up Country 5.2, 4X4 '04 Grand Cherokee SE 4.7, 4X4 '04 Saturn Vue 250 HP V-6 AWD '85 Dodge Omni GLHTurbo T-2 282 WHP '86 Dodge Omni GLHTurbo T-2 397 WHP CBW Member # 97 If you're not breaking parts you're not making enough power!!! "I NEED MORE TRACTION, NOT MORE BOOST"

03-02-2010, 03:32 PM	#12
winston427 CF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lebanon, TN Posts: 5,570 My Photos 1991 Laredo Cherokee Year: 1991 Laredo Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 3.55 Rear Axle: 29 spline 8.25 3.55 Tires: 33x12.5x15 Dunlop Mud Rovers on 15x10 black steelies Lift Specifications: 6.5 inch Misc Accessories: hours of profanity, Le Baron hood vents, ZJ pitman arm, CSF 3 row radiator, and much more	First and foremost, glad to hear that everyone is OK. Now buy it back from the insurance company, cut off all the bent sheet metal, lift it, and wheel the snot out of it for many pleasurable years to come. __________________ Why is it called common sense if it's not very common? 89 XJ 4.0, AW4, D30, D35 91 XJ 4.0, AW4, D30, 8.25 01 XJ 4.0, AW4, D30, 8.25 89 Wee J

03-02-2010, 03:40 PM	#13
hotride3021 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana PA Posts: 197 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L HO Transmission: 5-speed manuel	Sorry to hear man I'm glad your ok Oh no these thinks come in threes everyone be careful I don't want to read another one of these

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