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Old 01-29-2013, 04:46 AM
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So Mr. Toyota SUV hit me this morning and here is the result. Visually Jeep looks 100%, under and behind tailgate. Anything else I should look for? Should I get it checked anyway?



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Old 01-29-2013, 04:48 AM
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Old 01-29-2013, 04:52 AM
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Still check.... Something could have bent underneath.... Take the guys info at least.... Odds are is ur jk is fine but don't take any chances... Glad u were not hurt!
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Looks like your spare wheel mount is bent at it attachment to the tail gate.
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Looks like everyone was alright... Manual or auto? If manual and in gear I'd get my transmission checked out. Not sure if auto's would be the same, but I was rear ended before in gear and thought everything was fine. A couple months later I was having my tranny serviced out of pocket. It also depends how fast the slammed into you... Goodluck!
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Get it checked out. There could be hidden frame or body damage.
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Thanks everyone, def getting it checked out.

Its a manual, I think was in nuetral cant remember.

Think this is bent? Better pics



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I would say your tailgate is probably pushed it from the spare being hit. I was in a very similar accident a couple months ago and it was over $1k in damage.
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Could have broken the spot welds that hold the tailgate together. It may get noisy...
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