Drove on two wheels...
#1
Drove on two wheels...
On the interstate in the rain... just lost control, I think I just wasn't paying attention. On curve, went to the inside in the grass, was sliding sideways towards a guardrail, but missed it by about 3 feet and went back into the road. Up on two wheels, smashed back down and spun the other direction, going up on the other two wheels, landed it and came to a stop head on into the guard rail.
First and foremost, yes my STX grill is ok. could use some touch up paint.
And also, I was completely unscathed. Really thought I was lucky not to have rolled it.
the bad? the bedside is smashed up, I believe from my toolbox being ripped out. The toolbox is totaled. Will need at least one new tire and one new wheel. Probably an alignment as well. Oh and bent one of my tow hooks. All in all, not too bad, the ride was much rougher than the damage shows.
DSC_0068 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr
DSC_0069 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr
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First and foremost, yes my STX grill is ok. could use some touch up paint.
And also, I was completely unscathed. Really thought I was lucky not to have rolled it.
the bad? the bedside is smashed up, I believe from my toolbox being ripped out. The toolbox is totaled. Will need at least one new tire and one new wheel. Probably an alignment as well. Oh and bent one of my tow hooks. All in all, not too bad, the ride was much rougher than the damage shows.
DSC_0068 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr
DSC_0069 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr
DSC_0070 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr
DSC_0071 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr
DSC_0072 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr
DSC_0073 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr
#5
I think Rangers are kind of dangerous in turns in the rain. I wouldnt let some people drive mine in the rain that s for sure I ve almost lost it a couple times once towing a popup camper. Im hoping BFGs help it some I dont really care for Wranglers in it. Glad you and the truck made it though.
#6
I guess this response applies to both, but, I only have liability. is that why i should have rolled it? woulda been a little counterproductive I think.
Not too worried about the bumper will probably just leave the damage because I am planning on getting a steel bumper made anyway. I guess I am stuck with the bed though.
Not too worried about the bumper will probably just leave the damage because I am planning on getting a steel bumper made anyway. I guess I am stuck with the bed though.
#9
#15
well i dont know if I even plan to fix the bed. we will see.
I actually think the toolbox might not have been attached at all, I seem to recall taking it off to clean it a week or so ago. can't recall fastening it back down. maybe if I had my bed would be okay. probably with all the flopping back and forth it went up and came back down on the bed rail. lesson learned I guess. might just try and hammer it out or get prerunner fenders and the Dixon bros 4wd long travel kit... or maybe just the hammer.
I actually think the toolbox might not have been attached at all, I seem to recall taking it off to clean it a week or so ago. can't recall fastening it back down. maybe if I had my bed would be okay. probably with all the flopping back and forth it went up and came back down on the bed rail. lesson learned I guess. might just try and hammer it out or get prerunner fenders and the Dixon bros 4wd long travel kit... or maybe just the hammer.
#16
well i dont know if I even plan to fix the bed. we will see.
I actually think the toolbox might not have been attached at all, I seem to recall taking it off to clean it a week or so ago. can't recall fastening it back down. maybe if I had my bed would be okay. probably with all the flopping back and forth it went up and came back down on the bed rail. lesson learned I guess. might just try and hammer it out or get prerunner fenders and the Dixon bros 4wd long travel kit... or maybe just the hammer.
I actually think the toolbox might not have been attached at all, I seem to recall taking it off to clean it a week or so ago. can't recall fastening it back down. maybe if I had my bed would be okay. probably with all the flopping back and forth it went up and came back down on the bed rail. lesson learned I guess. might just try and hammer it out or get prerunner fenders and the Dixon bros 4wd long travel kit... or maybe just the hammer.
#20
man i would but my dad came up and swapped me and he's taking care of it. I am gonna tell him to hang onto what's left though. i dont know if the wheel is savable, maybe, but it is beat up pretty bad. might just be hard to tell from the pic.
but I got some more pics of the scene for you guys:
went back to the scene today because I left the plastic cover from my distribution block by the side of the road. not much but i'd rather have it than not, and had an excuse to get some pictures of the scene.
well first thing I found.... is proof, that every time you wreck a ranger, god kills a bird.
DSC_0083 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr
but here's where I went off
DSC_0068 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr
DSC_0074 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr
DSC_0075 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr
DSC_0080 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr
And my everlasting mark:
DSC_0079 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr
but I got some more pics of the scene for you guys:
went back to the scene today because I left the plastic cover from my distribution block by the side of the road. not much but i'd rather have it than not, and had an excuse to get some pictures of the scene.
well first thing I found.... is proof, that every time you wreck a ranger, god kills a bird.
DSC_0083 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr
but here's where I went off
DSC_0068 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr
DSC_0074 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr
DSC_0075 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr
DSC_0080 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr
And my everlasting mark:
DSC_0079 by SteelDirigible, on Flickr