That's the truth with anything in life! If you exceed the limits and boundaries of all the safety devices in the world, they don't mean squat!

Lessons learned the hard way, unfortunately.

 

hey OP i did the same damage to mine but on a cement post. Havent gotten an estimate so Im curious to see what you get.

 

I leaned a shovel up against my tailgate and it put a small dent into it.

 

Remember that the materials and design of vehicles are chosen to protect the occupants not the vehicle !! Exterior air-bags might be a good solution !

 

Get an estimate yet?

 

i have a 2011 f150 stx and put a dent in it before i made the first payment.
damm telephone poles lmao
went to the dealer and they want 400 bucks for a new one with out paint
i dnt have a sensor or a camera and never had a problem
but i do now