So I got in a small wreck
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From: In a van down by the river
Originally Posted by nightmoves
Whats bothers me is the front tire had to go through the same pot hole as the rear.Why didn't the front tire blow out.Were you going backwards.
Here in MN we have enourmous potholes and I've seen people with 22's plummet straight through them at 70 mph and not have a problem other than the truck or SUV bob up and down jarringly. That is A LOT of damage from a pothole at 70 mph causing a roll.
Duke
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From: Northern CA
Originally Posted by bluehosefb90
it wasnt the pot hole that did the damage, it was what made my low-pro tire blow out.
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From: Under the flightpath of old ORD 22R
Originally Posted by bluehosefb90
...<snip>...i do kinda feel like super dave osbourne after having made it out of that, ..<snip>...
Maybe a bit sore this am, but that is nature's way of telling you "you are still alive". Glad it turned out ok, the day after as well !!
( aside form your truck that is... )
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From: Southern Oregon
Originally Posted by TexasFatboy
Truck rolled once or twice at 70Mph...passenger compartment still intact, driver walked away with a few scratches. If that doesnt have BUILT FORD TOUGH written all over it.....I dont know what does? 
Those pics remind me of what I went through, although mine didn't look that bad damage wise. Glad to hear you're alright...it's just a vehicle, not nearly worth the price of a life, and well worth the price paid for the vehicle and insurance. Good luck with all the upcoming stuff, and glad you're safe...
Ford Tough!
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From: Fairbanks, Alaska
Wow, sorry to see your truck in such shambles. Glad you are okay though, that's one hell of a wreck to walk away from, especially without a seatbelt.
I think Josiah might be in need of 1 ball bearing if you can spare it.
I think Josiah might be in need of 1 ball bearing if you can spare it.
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From: Northern CA
Originally Posted by 05RoushMarkLT
Wow, sorry to see your truck in such shambles. Glad you are okay though, that's one hell of a wreck to walk away from, especially without a seatbelt.
I think Josiah might be in need of 1 ball bearing if you can spare it.
I think Josiah might be in need of 1 ball bearing if you can spare it.
Oh and btw, after that wreck in my gallery, the radio wasn't even on, POS chevy. You lucky sob's got to listen to music.
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From: Albany, GA
Originally Posted by Josiah
That is why I go up and not down, low profile tires are a joke.
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From: Northern CA
Originally Posted by RamSS/T
I guarantee you I would rather have a blow out at 70mph with a set low profiles than I had with a giant off road tire. He should have been able to maintain control with his...he only dropped down 4in or so, the blow out was on the back plus the truck was lowered. If you have a blow out with a tire like your putting on your truck you can bet your f'ed...period. A drop in tire height that great AND the increased center of gravity would almost certainly mean a roll over. Like I said on the street I would take my chances with the low profiles any day.
