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Old Mar 6, 2018 | 01:47 AM
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How would one fix a problem like this?

Please tell me everything you can about fixing a problem like this. One of my fathers customers slid on ice and ran into a concert pole. This is what he has now, he had no insurance on his truck at the time. 2015 f150 4x4 5.0
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Old Mar 6, 2018 | 02:05 AM
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That's a good knock! You'll likely get lots of varying opinions, but if it was mine, I'd simply make a list of every item/part required for repair, then find a truck being 'parted out' on Craigslist that's been hit either in the rear, or on the passenger side, and get at it. It'll definitely be the cheapest & quickest way of getting everything you need at once imo. Best of luck!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2018 | 02:15 AM
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Just as an example, something like this would be a one-stop shop for all your suspension/brake system needs, perhaps more: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts...503526597.html

You'll also likely need to have the frame checked, etc.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2018 | 05:29 AM
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You can probably get most of the suspension pieces free or cheap from you local 4x4 shop. I’ve seen them chep on Craigslist too, from people who bought lift kits.

You can buy brand new wheels and tires off of CL too, usually cheaper than replacing just that one wheel and tire through the dealer parts department.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2018 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by NotSoNicely
Please tell me everything you can about fixing a problem like this. One of my fathers customers slid on ice and ran into a concert pole. This is what he has now, he had no insurance on his truck at the time. 2015 f150 4x4 5.0
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OP, Whenever you get "your" truck fixed or whenever you get your next vehicle, make sure you have insurance.

This is going to be a very expensive lesson for you to learn and the most important thing is that it was just you and a concrete pole and not another vehicle or pedestrian you hit.

With that being said and to get the repairs done properly, you`re looking at a minimum of $ 2500-4000 dollars.

Karma is a B---H.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2018 | 09:29 AM
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OP, Whenever you get "your" truck fixed or whenever you get your next vehicle, make sure you have insurance.
Read his post, it's not his truck.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2018 | 01:55 PM
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Concrete Pole

How about a better Pic, and how fast was he going?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2018 | 08:50 PM
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Good luck. If you're lucky it's just body and suspension and not front axle/diff. I bet insurance would have come out cheaper to have.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2018 | 08:51 PM
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Old Mar 6, 2018 | 09:25 PM
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No insurance? Stupid.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2018 | 07:57 AM
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Read his post, it's not his truck.
I did read his post and if you believe that`s not his truck then you just keep on believing that.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2018 | 07:58 AM
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No insurance? Stupid.
I second that and agree with you 100%
 
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Old Mar 7, 2018 | 09:11 AM
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If the frame member in that corner was damaged, this could be a tough fix.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2018 | 10:06 AM
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To Fix that truck there is no fix,Everything has been Torn off of the Left Hub,Its going to need
a Differential,Steering Rack,Upper and Lower Control Arms and Remount them to the Torn off
Frame they were Connected to, the Bearing Hub Assy,CV Shaft,Brake Caliber,Rotor Wheel and Tire
That's not including the Massive Body and Front End Damage that we cant see.WOW Overwhelming
at best and it wasn't his truck,Did you get the Number of the Freight Train?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2018 | 03:08 PM
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My brothers MIL's stepfather's illegitimate daughter did that once. But at least she had insurance.
 
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