Wrecked my xj... As in...
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How much money did you save by not replacing that tire? How's that stack up against a wrecked Jeep?
That much difference between the treads on different tires means you are pretty much rolling the dice every time it's a little bit wet and you have to do something other than going in a straight line, and sometimes even when going in a straight line.
That roof will never be crashworthy again. It might be made to look okay (doubtful, but not impossible), but it will never be strong again.
I suspect you have some serious alignment problems, if not suspension or frame damage in the front end.
Glad you're okay. Hope you don't ever do that again!
That much difference between the treads on different tires means you are pretty much rolling the dice every time it's a little bit wet and you have to do something other than going in a straight line, and sometimes even when going in a straight line.
That roof will never be crashworthy again. It might be made to look okay (doubtful, but not impossible), but it will never be strong again.
I suspect you have some serious alignment problems, if not suspension or frame damage in the front end.
Glad you're okay. Hope you don't ever do that again!
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Well was talking to a good friend of mine that works at junk yard and he told me that they just got one in the Friday before the accident. Same color. His boss said $1000. No engine. No tranny. No transfer case. No driveshafts. And just sitting on the axles. Gave me some story about he could sell parts individually. I said I just wanted the shell and doors. No wiring. No axles. No interior. No windows. No windows. No electrical components. Haven't heard anything back. Offered him $400.
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Part it out and buy one that runs and isn't bashed in on all 6 sides. Your insurance check should help you out with the purchase...... Unless you didn't have collision coverage.
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I almost pulled something similar on a snowy road while trying to avoid a deer.
Luckily I played Rush every day after school when I was younger. I got lucky and somehow anticipated that the deer was going to try and make it all the way across the road, so I steered into the side of the road the deer came from and emerged unscathed.
I think you could pick up an N64 for cheap off eBay, if you want an easier way to practice
Luckily I played Rush every day after school when I was younger. I got lucky and somehow anticipated that the deer was going to try and make it all the way across the road, so I steered into the side of the road the deer came from and emerged unscathed.
I think you could pick up an N64 for cheap off eBay, if you want an easier way to practice