subynut Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Had a dirt road terror itch during lunch hour today. So, I went to my favorite urban offroad spot and WEEEEEEE!!!!! Buzzed down the trials, slide sideways, splash through what's left of the mud puddles, cruise the big ol' sandy wash in 4hi without any problems running at 1000rpm. Lotsa fun! TILL it came to heading back. Was doin about 35 when I hit a bump just too fast, lost traction, car heads straight for a mesquite tree. Come to a sliding stop RIGHT in front of the tree. Backup and take a look: ouch What do ya think? I was able to straighten it so it doesn't hit the grill anymore. Bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCraig Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Just take a hammer to it. If that dosen't work, get a bigger hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddcomp Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 dam drunken tree's!!! why don't they watch where they are goin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 You mean its not supposed to look like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ru4x4ever Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Thats a cute little dent you have :-p But i would heat up the area with a blow dryer , so the paint wont flake off, use a body hammer and gently hammer the area to desired shape!! good luck!! -Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scooby Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 good ol vice grips, but i would do as ru4x4ever says. Good luck, Shean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75skunkaroo Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 at least the tree avoided the lights:) shouldn't take too much to fix. last tree my car talked to, the hatch wouldn't open from outside good luck -mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Don't fix it. That's a nice battle scar - keep it. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratwerst Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 hehehehehe you're "before" picture looks like my "after" pictures... I wouldn't worry about it.... but then again you aren't me... I suggest the blowdryer+hammering method if it's really bothering you... slight dents make good conversation pieces though (if you approach them in the right manner ) - Erik - Tacoma, WA - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicky nighteyes Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 so how did you miss the lights and not the hood? EDIT: I wish I had an "urban offroad spot" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 tis merely but a small flesh wound I like it felt like taking the shortcut on the "snowmobile" trail on my way home yesterday, it was fun, used 4x once when I felt it slipping just a little bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubSandRail Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 What dent? I agree with caleb and bratwerst. If you fix every ding your offroad rig gets, you will work harden the body from pounding it back out all the time! If you want to make a career of eating mesquite trees, maybe you need one of the old Volvo bumpers with the built in shock absorbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subynut Posted April 9, 2004 Author Share Posted April 9, 2004 Pulled it out a bit so, it's not AS bad. Oh twell, I think I'll just leave it. Gives it character. Yes, I don't know how I missed those lights. Someone was looking after me, I guess.:-\ Hummm this is no. 3 attack on me Suby. First one was on the pass rear door, second was the pass mirror, now the hood. Hafta get a closser look at that tree again. Might as well get a pic too while I'm at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Ya id say you cut that CLOSE Just a love tap; makes for good conversation. I wouldnt hammer it out at all but maybe that's just me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh long Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Where's the dent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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