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Mar 21, 2010 | 12:20 PM

#31

Stealth

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From: Burleson, Texas

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Originally Posted by JNC995

I'll have to keep that video in mind when I plan on hitting a giant cement block in the middle of the road.

Mar 21, 2010 | 01:26 PM

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Tbird69

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Originally Posted by screwyou

So...you are saying that you have an after market brush guard installed? (This is what I understood from your post.) If so, than do you suspect the brush guard to cause the delay in the deployment of the bag?

The brush guard would definitely have caused the delay. Crash testing is done with the exposed bumper taking the impact, a brush guard would redirect the crash force.

Mar 21, 2010 | 02:38 PM

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BrainDonor

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Originally Posted by JNC995

I'll have to keep that video in mind when I plan on hitting a giant immobile block in the middle of the road.

Mar 21, 2010 | 02:43 PM

#34

BrainDonor

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here's the 09...I like how the mirrors snap right back into place.

btw...this is a solid truck!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqn9d4jmbAY

Mar 21, 2010 | 02:57 PM

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JBMX928

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Glad to see Ford has stepped it up so much with the safety on these things. That 09 looks SOLID.

Mar 21, 2010 | 02:59 PM

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BrainDonor

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here's the 09...side impact

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOCZvOjLl34

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6pFR331bN8

Mar 21, 2010 | 05:37 PM

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CORY57

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Originally Posted by Tbird69

The brush guard would definitely have caused the delay. Crash testing is done with the exposed bumper taking the impact, a brush guard would redirect the crash force.

So then you are saying that by protecting your front end with a brushguard, that you are taking protection away from your own rearend ?Sounds like a bum deal.Maybe brushguards should come with a warning label ?

Mar 21, 2010 | 05:46 PM

#38

jethat

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From: Utah

I want an 09+ truck. gonna get one in a couple of years after I sell my car. Almost bought an 08 last year but now i'm gonna put some miles on the truck I have. its to good to get rid of yet.

Mar 21, 2010 | 06:06 PM

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f150fella08

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From: Pittsburg, Texas

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Originally Posted by mSaLL150

Just by watching the crash tests of those older F150s, I dont know If I would trust any of its safety equipment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i5EmJBaGeQ

i sure hope i dont wreck mine...

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Originally Posted by jethat

that really makes me want a newer truck..

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Originally Posted by thejake1989

Yea that video doesn't look to good for us.

nope

good grief the 2009 is solid!

Mar 21, 2010 | 06:35 PM

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alex7191

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Originally Posted by jethat

that really makes me want a newer truck..

shoot you can say that again

Mar 21, 2010 | 06:44 PM

#41

JBMX928

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I highly doubt any brush guard mounting to the frame is gonna redirect damage enough to the rear. Brush guards could cause more damage than prevent in some cases.

Mar 21, 2010 | 06:49 PM

#42

MattWich0r

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From: R-Kanzis

I want something older now.
As long as we don't hit a brick wall going 40 we may/may not be okay

Mar 21, 2010 | 08:03 PM

#43

Klitch

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From: Washington

man 09 is definitely a stout truck, looks like it'll take a lickin then laugh at you like it could take another hit

Mar 21, 2010 | 09:51 PM

#44

str8t six

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From: swamps of la

thats why i lifted my truck, so i can drive over a big brick wall at 40mph!!

Mar 21, 2010 | 10:13 PM

#45

efuehrin

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From: Concordia, MO

yea I'd like to see the same test with my truck the way it's modded.

Maybe the results would be the same.

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