Driving down the interstate in the rain I hydroplaned and the rear end kicked out to the right, I caught it but over corrected and that big ads of hers came back around the left side. Next thing I know I'm backwards with all 4 wheels locked up on the interstate with incoming traffic bearing down on me. Then into the center divider I go, coming to rest in a mixture of grass, mud, and water. Damage totaled almost $10,000. That was in November and I got her back yesterday.


I will post pics of the crash aftermath, repairs, and how she looks now if someone tells me how to post pics.

 

GLAD YOUR OK !!!! Very surprised they did not total it with that bill ??

 

Thanks, it was a wild ride but no injuries!

 

Can't hurt to have a 7000LB metal & fiberglass tank surrounding you !!

 

Just click on this little guy and you can drag & drop, browse your computer or enter a URL if you have the pic hosted on another site.

Glad you're okay!

 

It would be that easy! LOL Thank you.

 

Firstly - upload your pictures to somewhere like imager.com - it'll even give you links to copy and paste so they show up here.

Secondly - your insurance company fixed it for $10K rather than total it? That is very interesting. Did it take a while to source replacement parts? I'm assuming you insisted on OEM vs. aftermarket?

 

 

They had to cut the whole D pillar out and weld in a new one!

 

 

That looks fantastic! Glad you were able to save it.

 

New front and rear bumpers, new rear passenger door, rear passenger side barn door (not sure if that's what its called), rear window bracket, and frame straightening. Totaling $10,000+. If it wasn't a 6.0 Limited, she would've been totaled!


Oh, she has 251,000 miles on her!

 

The submodel and engine saved her from the chopping block. All parts are OEM except the rear quarter section.... well depending on how you look at it. We found an Ex in the salvage yard so they cut the rear quarter from it and put it on mine.

 

Me too, she's a beast and had her since 2006.

 

Glad to hear you are all good and glad the insurance company (assuming they played a role) decided to fix her rather than scrap her.

I am amazed a truck of this weight could hydroplane. When driving in crazy rains my truck feels so connected to the road but maybe the deep tread on my tires is also helping to disperse the water along with the weight.