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Old Sep 20, 2023 | 02:35 PM
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Just minding my own business in an 80 mph zone. I see work trucks carrying tools like this all the time. Check out the elevation achieved by the rake prior to meeting my grill and hood. Impressive.

I waved the guy over. He had no idea anything had happened but provided his insurance info. I guess I’m on to getting the next dent: the dent on the carfax history for body repair.



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Old Sep 20, 2023 | 03:09 PM
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Looks like it damaged your bumper beyond repair and it'll require off-road bumper, your wheels may be damaged also

im kidding, glad it wasnt worse
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Old Sep 20, 2023 | 05:22 PM
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Yeah, ALL my cars have dash cam....and i exlusively use Garmin.
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Old Sep 20, 2023 | 06:08 PM
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That rake definitely got some height. Glad you caught it on cam!
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Old Sep 20, 2023 | 07:03 PM
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Agreed.

I almost got killed in a very similar accident involving a semi truck wheel and tire.

My dash cam saved a whole lot of trouble and ended up helping me out financially in a big way.

The scenery in that video looks like SE Idaho / NW Utah.
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Old Sep 20, 2023 | 09:49 PM
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Raptor? Tremor? Or just an F150 with the black appearance package?
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Old Sep 20, 2023 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jhelrey
Raptor? Tremor? Or just an F150 with the black appearance package?
I posted that from my phone and for some reason it didn’t include my sig. Black appearance package.
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Old Sep 21, 2023 | 11:46 AM
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Front and rear dash cams should be MANDATORY on all vehicles. It's the cheapest insurance policy money can buy.
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