4runner saved my life

JNJ

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Hey guys,

I bought a 97 sr5 on August 1st. It was a mint one owner. I have big plans for it even ordering a lift kit, big tires and rims and was having a buddy get me a hilux rear wing. That all changed August 14.

I am not going to go Into a lot of details but I was in a bad single car wreck. I hit a billboard pole on a highway at 70 mph. Head on but on the passenger side. If it wasn't for how stout these things are I would be dead. Luckily I have no broken bones , internal bleeding or organ damage. I did however rip my internal and external oblique muscles from my hip bones on my right side. I was in the hospital for about a month and underwent a major reconstructive surgery to repair my muscles. I'm lucky to be alive and thankful everyday for that.

I will post photos of my rig when I can. It's completely twisted into a pretzel. Please everyone drive safe out there and respect the roads. Looking to get into another t4r soon it was a blast while I owned it.
 
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Hey guys,

I bought a 97 sr5 on August 1st. It was a mint one owner. I have big plans for it even ordering a lift kit, big tires and rims and was having a buddy get me a hilux rear wing. That all changed August 14.

I am not going to go Into a lot of details but I was in a bad single car wreck. I hit a billboard pole on a highway at 70 mph. Head on but on the passenger side. If it wasn't for how stout these things are I would be dead. Luckily I have no broken bones , internal bleeding or organ damage. I did however rip my internal and external oblique muscles from my hip bones on my right side. I was in the hospital for about a month and underwent a major reconstructive surgery to repair my muscles. I'm lucky to be alive and thankful everyday for that.

I will post photos of my rig when I can. It's completely twisted into a pretzel. Please everyone drive safe out there and respect the roads. Looking to get into another t4r soon it was a blast while I owned it.

Well, that's one way to make an entrance. Glad to hear you're ok and that you made a recovery. Not sure I want pics...
 
I'll tell ya if there's one thing I've heard about 4runners since I got mine, it's that they are very safe in crashes. I've heard many similar stories.

Glad to hear you're all okay though. And what an entrance indeed!
 
I'll tell ya if there's one thing I've heard about 4runners since I got mine, it's that they are very safe in crashes. I've heard many similar stories.

Glad to hear you're all okay though. And what an entrance indeed!
 
glad you recovered

Thank God that you survive that carnage,what happen BTW?please post pics of the 4runner when you are able.
 
Glad you're okay all things considered. Sucks about the accident but as they say, it could've been worse. Are you going to be buying another 4Runner?
 
Glad you're okay all things considered. Sucks about the accident but as they say, it could've been worse. Are you going to be buying another 4Runner?

Yes I'm on the hunt for a 4runner this time I won't settle on color though.

As soon as insurance releases the car ill take pictures.
 

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