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Bye bye for now
I just smashed my truck up after hitting standing water, the back went light and like an idiot I lifted off and just spun it straight into the armco. I think I would like another one but that could be months to sort out, if I can even afford it/if insurance covers it. I am just glad I didn't hit anyone else and no-one else was involved. Take care and maybe speak again one day.
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08-17-2022, 12:33 PM
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Wow, sorry to hear. Good luck.
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08-17-2022, 02:38 PM
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As long as nobody was hurt, then things are good. It is just a vehicle after all.
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08-17-2022, 02:47 PM
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As long as nobody was hurt, then things are good. It is just a vehicle after all.
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I loved that truck, but you are right, I thanks God that no one else was involved, or had to swerve to avoid it. I ran back into the road to kick the headlights, bumper and debris out the way and got told off (nicely) by a lady who stopped.
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08-17-2022, 03:39 PM
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I loved that truck, but you are right, I thanks God that no one else was involved, or had to swerve to avoid it. I ran back into the road to kick the headlights, bumper and debris out the way and got told off (nicely) by a lady who stopped.
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Good job! You can just hang out in this forum indefinitely like me…and write irrelevant posts like me. 
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08-17-2022, 04:05 PM
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Good job! You can just hang out in this forum indefinitely like me…and write irrelevant posts like me. |
Haha, thanks mate. Well if you guys can tolerate the irrelevant witterings of a limey...I'm not like the others I can assure you. 
I wrote that post literally after walking into the house after getting in as I just needed to be doing something. I have written an email to the import company to see what prices are like at the moment. So maybe it won't be too long until I get another. I'm just gutted though, I loved everything about that truck and I ordered it when I was struggling mentally with COVID hysteria so it had sentimental value. I will miss it greatly.
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08-17-2022, 06:37 PM
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WOW, so sorry to hear this, glad you are alright and no one was injured!
I know you loved your T4R and I hope you get another soon.
That being said don't be a stranger just because you don't have a T4R at this time, you're part of this forum's family, like it or not  and I hope you keep posting! 
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08-18-2022, 09:44 AM
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WOW, so sorry to hear this, glad you are alright and no one was injured!
I know you loved your T4R and I hope you get another soon.
That being said don't be a stranger just because you don't have a T4R at this time, you're part of this forum's family, like it or not and I hope you keep posting! |
Thank you mate I really appreciate your kind words. 
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08-18-2022, 10:42 AM
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Sorry to hear about your accident. Glad you are OK and no one was hurt. you've built a great rig and have good incite and knowledge. Good luck.
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08-18-2022, 12:06 PM
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Sorry to hear about your accident. Glad you are OK and no one was hurt. you've built a great rig and have good incite and knowledge. Good luck.
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Thank you spartacus, I appreciate that mate.
It's a bit late to ask now, but just in case I get another:
Do you guys use 4WD for torrential rain/standing water situations?
I wonder if I had been in 4WD, and/or had all my tools in the back (weighing it down) it might not have happened.
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08-18-2022, 05:17 PM
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As long as nobody was hurt, then things are good. It is just a vehicle after all.
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normally i would agree; but its a 4runner!
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08-18-2022, 05:20 PM
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Thank you spartacus, I appreciate that mate.
It's a bit late to ask now, but just in case I get another:
Do you guys use 4WD for torrential rain/standing water situations?
I wonder if I had been in 4WD, and/or had all my tools in the back (weighing it down) it might not have happened. |
yes, in torrential/monsoon/hurricane waters i would definitely use 4wd. weight probably would not help, and wouldn't want sacks of hammers airborne. i treat heavy rain like heavy now, avoid if i can, or drive slowly.
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08-18-2022, 06:23 PM
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yes, in torrential/monsoon/hurricane waters i would definitely use 4wd. weight probably would not help, and wouldn't want sacks of hammers airborne. i treat heavy rain like heavy now, avoid if i can, or drive slowly.
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Thanks for confirming!
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08-19-2022, 10:24 AM
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Thank you spartacus, I appreciate that mate.
It's a bit late to ask now, but just in case I get another:
Do you guys use 4WD for torrential rain/standing water situations?
I wonder if I had been in 4WD, and/or had all my tools in the back (weighing it down) it might not have happened. |
I don't but that would help. Never the less sometimes freak accidents are just that.
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08-19-2022, 05:40 PM
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Glad you're ok. That sounds scary.
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