BJ60 @ 90kph vs. Honda Civic - Another reason glad I drive a 60 (1 Viewer)

[cruiserpilot]

Look at it this way, you’ve probably had your heavy duty crash. Statistics say you probably
won’t have another. Look at them all, mine is 4+ from Dave in Arizona. Been on there almost
10 yrs now. Glad the local people are helping you out, look forward to pictures of new paint!

 

[jakobpeyerl]

Thank you all for your advice! I will likely end up asking Trail Tailor about getting a nice bumper done up, to protect my rig for the years to come.

I'll update the thread once I hear from insurance; I'm currently waiting anxiously to see if (or, how quickly) they will shoot down my $8000 repair estimate...

On the bright side, I managed to hook a chain around the bumper and temporarily bend it back kinda into shape, and the 8274 spins again! (the winch mounting plate got bent so the winch wouldn't turn.) Now I just need to replace the solenoid pack.

 

[Devils Paw 80]

You weight 5,000 lbs? That's heavy for a 60 series. I would not have swerved, just hit him head on with my ARB front bumper and see how that works out.

 

[Don Pedro]

"Incidents" rarely portend a positive outcome. Years ago a BMW rear-ended my '85 FJ60 at about a 20mph. His bumper and hood were caved and he about cried as he was calling a tow truck. I drove away with a couple scratches on the rear bumper. Buena suerte with your repairs!

 

[jakobpeyerl]

You weight 5,000 lbs? That's heavy for a 60 series. I would not have swerved, just hit him head on with my ARB front bumper and see how that works out.

Just a guess, but I do have the front winch, a custom rear bumper, as well as a bunch of recovery gear and other stuff in the rear, under a platform. One of these days I should weigh the thing, I've always been curious...