Tofer

Big runner:1
Ford Focus: 0







this happened a couple weeks ago, but i've been waiting for the insurance to clear everything before posting anything... i ended up getting a 700 check from her insurance company as a result. i was able to move the trailer hitch back into spot using a chain and a tree in my driveway and replaced the drop hitch for 50 bucks.... now its time to buy some new bumpers!

i purposely leave the drop hitch installed to prevent small cars from going under in the event of a rear end crash.. it did its job perfectly!

justin_4runner

nice, glad it saved u, and was an easy fix...

xxxtreme22r

Wow, just wow. I wouldn't trust that hitch any longer to tow anything with though.

anthony1

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What about your pain and suffering....sleepless night...nightmare.....

mightymouse

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any speculation as to why or how it happened?

Tofer

oh no.. the drop hitch has been replaced... i was able to move the receiver back up so that it wasnt touching the springs...

i stopped, she didnt

xxxtreme22r

yeah oops I did mean receiver not the drop hitch. But it should take out 2 or 3 more focus's though. haha.

I am gonna say woman on cell phone while looking over the bridge at the purty water.

bob200587

I almost wish that would happen to me. I need a new rear bumper.

Tofer

once i moved it back up, all 4 bolts where sorta loose.. i tighten them all down and it appears to be good to go now... i haven't tried towing anything yet but i dont see why it would have an issue.

Elton

lmao nice not the best looking but it did its job

Magnusian

It got bent, especially the brackets, it and the brackets could be cracked and/or fatigued and/or have micro-fractures. It'll probably hold up but don't be surprised if one day it falls apart. I'd replace it for the peace of mind.

blue_CA_yota

my buddies and I were literally JUST talking about this.. you must have heard us and posted it..

Swimmerboy2112

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That is amazing how little damage you have. If you lived in PA you'd get harassed by cops about the no bumper thing...

wyoming9

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How did you manage to hit the car so hard??

Like Swimmer Boy said here in Pa it would be you or your insurance Company being found at fault.

So many bumpers to build and no time

Junkers88

Wow! I've seen that before but it's usually just a punctured radiator, goodness her car is a mess. Hope everyone was ok after that incident. Maybe I should put one on mine with a little skull instead of a ball....

zlathim

I thought the "job" of a receiver hitch was to attach a towed vehicle to the towing vehicle.

Hmmpf- You learn something new every day!

JK- Glad your rig is ok.

wd21_sr5

That and a cop with a bad attitude could put you at fault for driving around with a receiver in and no trailer, specially a drop one of that size (local traffic nazi was telling me about it being a secondary offence that can be ticketed as an after the fact offence if pulled over during a traffic violation, but about as enforced as stuff hanging from a rearview mirror)

drmix

Wow cant believe theres so much damage to the focus but barely any damage to your runner. What size of tires are those?

wii_tarded

is that (cough) "appendage" I see hanging under the back a pair of pistons?

irab88

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yeah... it got posted in the "cheap mods" thread (i think)