YamahaDrtRdr

Hey all, long time lurker, first time poster. I've had my '17 XLT 302A for almost two years now. This vehicle was everything I needed out of a truck, nothing too fancy but has the guts to get everything done. It's my daily driver and would load it down almost every weekend for trips up to northern Michigan and towing Jeeps. Unfortunately, last Friday I was rear ended at a stop light. The Ram 2500 work van didn't see the light (probably distracted) and hit me at about 40-45 MPH. Launched the rear of the truck up into the air, through the intersection and up into a driveway.

For the experienced, or those unfortunate to have been through something similar, would you wager that it's repairable or totaled? Bed/tailgate are toast, one of the tires is damaged, rear of the cab is dented up, back window smashed, driver's seat collapsed (no airbags deployed), and the frame and bumper have curled up under itself back to the spring perch. I'll attached some pictures if I'm able to, new poster and all.






Drivers side wheel well looking rearwards

Passenger side wheel well looking rearwards

Thanks all and happy Father's Day.

Jfkmk

Man, that really stinks. You didn’t mention, but I’m assuming everyone is ok, which is the most important thing. I’m no expert, but it looks like a lot of damage and there is probably a new truck in your future. With this much damage, I’m not sure I’d want it back anyway.

YamahaDrtRdr

You're right, I should have mentioned it was only me in the truck and I'm alive! Truck did it's job and even called 911 for me.

Nickfontenot

I just went through something similar but they are attempting to "fix" my truck. They had to order a new frame which took several weeks to get in and then work from the ground up to complete the work on the truck. My estimate was approx $20,000 for the fix. I have been in a rental for a month now and they still estimate 2-3 more weeks. Mine was a 2018, so the repair to value was only around 50-60% which is why it was not totaled. Hopefully yours gets totaled out. It is easier to shop for a new on than to deal with it being in the shop for 2 months. It is amazing how well these trucks do their job of keeping the passengers safe. I was also pleasantly surprised when it called 911 for me and turned on the hazard lights.

SnowHater

At that speed of a hit, one would think more damage. Good strong truck. Any pictures of the other vehicle that hit you?
Good to read all OK, except your broken heart that your nice truck is all bent up.

Starquestbd22

I think they will total it. That being said, is it repairable? Yes. And someone most likely will. But it’ll likely be after the insurance company buys it and sends it to the salvage auction. Keep us updated. Glad you’re ok.

dodgeman1

I’d say totaled, glad your ok. Don’t be surprised if your neck gets a little stiff.

centexlimited

What have noticed is the value insurance says your truck is worth. But go to trade they never offer that.

Now I hit a animal in a Avalanche at 70. Myself and occupant really never felt a thing except air bags going off.
honestly felt just like ran over something in the road. What a great truck build. That truck sent the animal off to
other side of the road somewhere, LOL LOL. Anyway front end gone. Back than estimated 20K in damage, course the
bill was padded and not all things on there needed to be repaired. (like the hood)(right fender) but charged for.
The repair came back great, truck drove like did before but I traded anyway.

I say animal, never say it, DPS said was a cow. and chit was on what left of the front, was 1am, so dark

2007_fx2

This is mine back in 2016 it was totaled. Drunk driver hit me, I was at a red light.. ended up being totaled

YamahaDrtRdr

Wow that driver hit you hard! Glad you're okay. Hope the drunk driver got what was coming to him.

Thanks everyone for the replies. Hope to hear back from my adjuster early this week. Optimistically, hope it's totaled out and insurance handles the rest of it. Found a very similar truck sitting at my dealer's lot