Excursion for the WIN!!
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Tuned
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From: Owensboro, KY
Excursion for the WIN!!
I got rear-ended this morning while driving the Excursion. Driving directly into the sun it was impossible to see the traffic lights and the sun actually made the cars in front of you just black spots.
I was sitting still at a light and got hit by a guy going 25-30 ish and he never hit his brakes.
Had motor oil running out on ground. Air bag deployed. Doors would not open.
Excursion took it well. Slightly dented passenger side of the bumper. Hitch soaked up most of the blow I guess.
I love this darn truck, drove away with a smile!
I was sitting still at a light and got hit by a guy going 25-30 ish and he never hit his brakes.
Had motor oil running out on ground. Air bag deployed. Doors would not open.
Excursion took it well. Slightly dented passenger side of the bumper. Hitch soaked up most of the blow I guess.
I love this darn truck, drove away with a smile!
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From: In the field...
Hybrid EX
Since yours is a "Hybrid" (as noted on your barn door) the extra mass of the batteries, electric motor drive system plus the additional electronics required to monitor the hybrid systems were the tipping points for you and your safety.
Remember: "Hybrids save lives!"
/sarc off
Remember: "Hybrids save lives!"
/sarc off
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From: Parker, CO
Glad you're ok!
I suggest you take a close look at the lines in the plastic molding on top of the bumper in relation to the barn doors. Hard to tell from the pic but is your bumper "in" a bit in the middle vs the edge, particularly on the driver side half of the bumper?
The impact didn't even get your trailer wiring harness and brackets. Ours took a hit before we owned it and the only damage was it bent up the bracket over the harness/plug.
I suggest you take a close look at the lines in the plastic molding on top of the bumper in relation to the barn doors. Hard to tell from the pic but is your bumper "in" a bit in the middle vs the edge, particularly on the driver side half of the bumper?
The impact didn't even get your trailer wiring harness and brackets. Ours took a hit before we owned it and the only damage was it bent up the bracket over the harness/plug.
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Tuned
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From: Owensboro, KY
I can tell the hitch has been shifted maybe a 1/16" of an inch from the jolt. I'll replace that hardware to be safe. Passenger side bumper is slightly twisted up. All the contact smudge marks are from the ball receiver to the passenger side. Wiring box was never touched. I did lose the cotter pin on the receiver pin..
BTW: no one was hurt. the other driver was a little stunned for a bit from the airbag, otherwise ok.
BTW: no one was hurt. the other driver was a little stunned for a bit from the airbag, otherwise ok.
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Tuned
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From: SoCal
One more reason my wife and kids are in the X. I dont think another car would of made out as well.
I've been considering one of these:
Although I leave my Equalizer WD hitch on after use for a while..till I kick it.
I've been considering one of these:
Although I leave my Equalizer WD hitch on after use for a while..till I kick it.
Might need the insurance to swap in a bulletproof diesel just to be safe...
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From: Reno, NV
All joking aside - while cosmetically you don't see much, an impact at that speed is going to come with a high risk of damage to your truck. I'd have your trucked checked out from top to bottom to make sure there isn't anything that will come back to bite you.