Accident.

[DR3W]

Just got in accident last night, hit a basketball size rock that rolled down onto the road. Front right rim broke off, rear right rim bent, and both went flat.

Front right a-arm seems like it made a stress bent on side of the square frame and welt might be cracked on it.

Would that be considered totaled? Thanks.

 

[nvycrmn]

if its just the arm and the tires, no it wont be totalled, most likely. but if the frame is cracked, absolutely. glad to hear you are okay though.

 

[ssbroly]

Agreed. I believe damages have to total a percentage of what the value is. Could have been worse. What would have it been like in a sedan? Glad your safe.

 

[KWT2000]

the total damages have to exceed 75% of the value of the vehicle or the vehicle has to be non fixable basicaly... it doesn't sound like this is the case with you.... glad your okay!!! keep us posted

 

[DR3W]

Thanks guys, actually my mom was driving it home. I wasn't even there until after the accident.

I think the bracket to hold up the a-arm, that is welded to the frame, is cracked on the weld and bent the frame inward on the side.

If the frame is still semi straight, and i just get the wheel realigned (which it will need!) Will i be able to limp the car home, 4 hours south. Because i am visiting family in bakersfield. So yeah, all i need is one rim right now. So any thoughts, thanks very much everybody!!!

 

[nvycrmn]

if the a-arm bracket is broken...DO NOT DRIVE IT! if that thing breaks drivin down the highway, not gonna be pretty. she will DEFINITELY be totalled out after that trip.

 

[KWT2000]

DONT DRIVE IT!!!!!... spend a little money and have it hauled... usually you can find a hot shot truck to move it fairly cheap... post on CL and see what you can find

 

[walnuts4x4]

ok not to be an @$$ but since no one said it... were are the pics?

but seriously glad you guys are all ok after that..

 

[Lane24]

Sorry to hear about that. Totally sucks

 

[DR3W]

No worries, i'll post pics when i get home.

Its at shop, gunna get right rear bearings & seal. Front spindle, camber kit, and some other crap.

I put some spares on it before i took it to the shop, it rides fine just like normal. But gunna get it fixed before i take it home.

I just cant belive my baby didn't flip during the accident! I'll keep ya'll updated. Thanks