Topic: F350 vs Xterra - unwanted sexual advances

[Deadpilot]

Wow that sucks. Glad to hear your ok. Good thing ya had the heavy duty bumper on. That would sucked more other wise

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[steve c]

***Update***

So you may be wondering. *What happens to a Hefty Fabworks rear bumper with tire and jerry can holders when it is hit by a Ford F350 work truck traveling approximately 40-50mph? *(according to the guy that hit me of course)

Your bumper mounting plates will crease. like a few degrees. Uniformly I might add

Driver side

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Passenger side

F350 vs Xterra - unwanted sexual advances

I am truly grateful that I installed that bumper. After speaking with friends and thinking about it quite a bit, I may have been in a lot more pain if the other driver had hit me without it.

I have to thank Chris from Hefty.  The night I posted this thread he responded saying let him know if there's anything they can do. It was obvious to the both of us, all though not yet apparent to the insurance company, that a new bumper would need to be built. Chris told me in PMs that he had his guys already starting a new bumper for me. That's awesome!  Additionally, he has fielded numerous phone calls from my insurance company as they wrapped their brain around obtaining a replacement aftermarket rear bumper for a Nissan Xterra. He really stands by his customers.

So, in the mean time, the repair shop will replace my lift gate and rear window. Those were the only two pieces of the truck damaged in the accident. I am bringing them my stock rear bumper to install in the mean time. Once the new Hefty bumper has been completed and shipped, I should receive a phone call to have it installed at the repair shop.

Regarding the Xterra's frame. From what I've been told by the repair shop, everything is straight. Which is amazing.

Here are some daytime photos of before I took it to the insurance center.

Bumper bent up

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How it should be for reference.

F350 vs Xterra - unwanted sexual advances

CB antenna mount did some damage

F350 vs Xterra - unwanted sexual advances

As did the HiLift

F350 vs Xterra - unwanted sexual advances

Jerry cans took a beating

F350 vs Xterra - unwanted sexual advances

The holder was dented as well

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SCCX holding it together

F350 vs Xterra - unwanted sexual advances

And for reference, those pool toys are shop towels hanging from bungee cords. It's a great "mod" Everyone should try it!

F350 vs Xterra - unwanted sexual advances

As far as myself is concerned, I have been to the doctor and have been thoroughly evaluated. Nothing seems out of place, but I am still a bit sore. Turning my head to full left or right lock is a bit tender. Feels somewhat like what being really sore after a workout feels like accept it's taking longer to go away. I have a follow up in a week and a massage scheduled for Tuesday.One thing I've taken away from the experience is that I'm not as bouncy as I was as a teen. :bounce:

Thanks for all of the well wishes

Steve

PS (/edit) Here are some photos of when I dropped it off at the insurance center.

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The mean lady graffitied all over my baby.

F350 vs Xterra - unwanted sexual advances

F350 vs Xterra - unwanted sexual advances

I can't wait until I get my baby back!

F350 vs Xterra - unwanted sexual advances

PPS

I ordered some PRG shackles to help with my saggy butt.  Wouldn't you know it, they showed up today. 

F350 vs Xterra - unwanted sexual advances

[SuperSlideStyle]

Glad your ok.  Did you happen to see the exact time he hit you?  If he was on his cell phone, he would automatically be at fault.

[SoCalXTerry]

Glad you are ok Steve.   We know the X is.  It's tough      Again YOU is the operative word here.  Make absolutely sure of yourself, things like this can take time to manifest itself.   The soreness can mask underlying issues.

[Ghost65]

Excellent post Steve...glad to hear that Chris is taking care of you. 

He takes a lot of unnecessary criticism for his bumpers...so glad to hear that he is maintaining the relationship and standing by the product. 

Take it easy with your back and neck...sounds like some healing time is in order and then hopefully back to normal.  Shoot me your address in a PM and I'll go through my couch cushions and dig out a new sticker for your rig.

Get well soon. 

John/GhostX

[RBduffer]

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So that's what it takes to get a sticker around here