Sad ....but Thankful News
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thezentree
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Holy shit dude. Glad you and your friend are doing ok.
5 Speed Dave
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Prayers for your recovery
WOW! After seeing those pics, WOW again!
So glad you lived to tell.....You might not have made it in a lesser vehicle.
Stay positive and definitely focus on your life ahead.
You will have my prayers for your recovery. Now, I hope you find another 4Runner!
WOW! After seeing those pics, WOW again!
So glad you lived to tell.....You might not have made it in a lesser vehicle.
Stay positive and definitely focus on your life ahead.
You will have my prayers for your recovery. Now, I hope you find another 4Runner!
lockedlex
Member
Wow Van, Glad to hear you're in recovery, I'm wishing you the best. I've experienced the same thing (mine wasn't quite as dramatic, but we did roll over 1.5 times down a hill). We had some cuts and abrasions and my passenger needed some stitches. This is bringing back a bunch of memories.
1) It can be replaced, I ended up getting a newer one and built it the way I wanted. It took me about 2 years to hit a trail again, but I knew if I didn't, I wouldn't be able to "climb back on that horse."
2) One of the guys that helped us, a Jeep group, said in disbelief when he saw the truck "I'd have no problems putting my wife in that!" At first we were kind of surprised, then he said he meant that he was amazed it had no roll cage and still faired OK.
3) Don't waste any energy second guessing yourself as to "what could have I done differently." A park ranger actually pulled me aside and told me that, very kindly and he had no judgement or criticisms. I was surprised, I was expecting a lecture. He said sometimes it's just just the perfect line of bad luck and variables AND sometimes, doing something differently could have resulted in more damage or injuries, which I didn't think of until he mentioned it.
FWIW, before anyone says you were going too fast or this or that.. we were at a complete stop, 0 MPH, when the rollover occurred (the earth gave way unexpectedly on the edge of a trail, after we pulled aside for a dirt biker that was flying down the trail and would have hit us). I've also been off-roading for 25 years.
1) It can be replaced, I ended up getting a newer one and built it the way I wanted. It took me about 2 years to hit a trail again, but I knew if I didn't, I wouldn't be able to "climb back on that horse."
2) One of the guys that helped us, a Jeep group, said in disbelief when he saw the truck "I'd have no problems putting my wife in that!" At first we were kind of surprised, then he said he meant that he was amazed it had no roll cage and still faired OK.
3) Don't waste any energy second guessing yourself as to "what could have I done differently." A park ranger actually pulled me aside and told me that, very kindly and he had no judgement or criticisms. I was surprised, I was expecting a lecture. He said sometimes it's just just the perfect line of bad luck and variables AND sometimes, doing something differently could have resulted in more damage or injuries, which I didn't think of until he mentioned it.
FWIW, before anyone says you were going too fast or this or that.. we were at a complete stop, 0 MPH, when the rollover occurred (the earth gave way unexpectedly on the edge of a trail, after we pulled aside for a dirt biker that was flying down the trail and would have hit us). I've also been off-roading for 25 years.
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CRB Racing
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Glad that you and your friend are well Bro!
MattJakobs
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Can't imagine how scary that was.
I see you're somewhat local to me. If you need a hand with anything on the new rig, whenever you may get it, and you're still recovering-give me a shout and I'd be happy to lend one.
I see you're somewhat local to me. If you need a hand with anything on the new rig, whenever you may get it, and you're still recovering-give me a shout and I'd be happy to lend one.
Glad both members made it out. Pictures looks very scary. What is scary too is being in control for one minute and, just there going along for the ride (out of control) the next.
I try not to take advantage of it but, we drive very capable and safe rigs.
Have a speedy recovery and a successful search for another rig.
I try not to take advantage of it but, we drive very capable and safe rigs.
Have a speedy recovery and a successful search for another rig.
Greenmachine86
New member
Prayin for you and your friend!! Goodness yall are lucky to be here with us!
Good luck on your healing and dont skimp on the physical therapy, the exercises can seem useless but it helps keep blood/lymph flowing and less scar tissue build up. I have a bunch of blown discs it's no fun. And your friend should read up on TBIs, any concussion is serious business. Get lots of sleep, high quality fish oil, eggs, veggies, brain foods, keep stress low for a while. Concussion Repair Manual with Dr. Dan Engle
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ToyotaBrah
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Yikes. Very glad you and the passenger made it out. Well wishes for a full recovery.
Moonbandit
New member
Best of luck on your speedy recovery!
tylerbaird21
New member
Agree
I appreciate your openness with your experience. I can relate to you with the fear and anxiety that you guys went through during the crash. I was wrecked about 12 days ago; lost control on the highway in Chicago due to black ice and hit the median head on and then was hit in the rear a moment later. The traffic was intense and the roads were not safe and I'm very thankful that it wasn't worse. The insurance appraiser was at my house today so we'll see what they say as far as state of the vehicle and value for repair. I really hope they don't consider it total loss. I totally relate with the financial, physical, and emotional investment into our 4runners and wish you the absolute best of luck with recreating yours.
I appreciate your openness with your experience. I can relate to you with the fear and anxiety that you guys went through during the crash. I was wrecked about 12 days ago; lost control on the highway in Chicago due to black ice and hit the median head on and then was hit in the rear a moment later. The traffic was intense and the roads were not safe and I'm very thankful that it wasn't worse. The insurance appraiser was at my house today so we'll see what they say as far as state of the vehicle and value for repair. I really hope they don't consider it total loss. I totally relate with the financial, physical, and emotional investment into our 4runners and wish you the absolute best of luck with recreating yours.
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