Accident Woes

[prariepunk]

I got hit on Dec 18th after another 2 car accident decided that it needed a 3rd.

Well, the collision center quoted my insurance around $9k to fix. I got the breakdown of costs & I was shocked at how much they have my stock oem "step pad" or slider listed for. $2610 just for the left side slider. I feel like somebody's pockets got lined. The collision center contacted me & said that the sliders are on national back order (I think that this style only came on the Recon edition JK/JKU Rubicon) & that they're going to reinstall my "damaged" slider because they don't see the slider being shipped anytime soon. Personally, I don't think my slider was damaged in any way & all I do is smack them on rocks & trees anyway. I reached out to my insurance & asked to just be reimbursed because for $2600, I could buy much better sliders... or a lift... or a roof rack...

- Zach

 

[TerryMason]

Man, that's a bummer. Did the frame take any damage, or just the door / rocker?

 

[prariepunk]

Just the door/rocker & some interior pieces. I saw someone get t-boned & the guy that got t-boned was knocked out & rolled into me at about 25-30 mph.

 

[TerryMason]

I was wondering how that car hit you with its butt like that.

 

[superj]

Wow, thats crazy. Luckily you didnt get hurt and, even though its expensive to fix, its really not bad damages to the jeep. It just sucks to go through all that

 

[JPNinPA]

Glad you are safe. Jeeps can be repaired. Trail scratch.


Never look down on anyone unless you are helping them up - Jesse Jackson

 

[Jeepergeo]

It's a Jeep. No doubt, it will all just buff out.

 

[prariepunk]

The old, "damaged", bar is being reinstalled and I will receive a $2800 payout from insurance. So many things I could do to my Jeep with that money. My ideas so far and a rough estimation of cost.
- Metalcloak ROCKLANDER rack to haul camping gear & kayaks. $2300
- Aries aluminum front fender + liners (I already have the rears). $1050
- Smittybilt XRC tire carrier for my 10A/Hard Rock/Recon rear bumper. $580

I have a 2" Teraflex leveling kit to install. With that and the aluminum tube fenders, I should be able to clear 35s with no lift and 37s if I pull the trigger on a 3.5" long arm lift in the future. I think it's going to be the ROCKLANDER rack as it's beneficial to more than just me/offroad but time will tell.