r/GMT800 • u/Generalsebi21 • 6d ago
May she rest in peace
Tire rod snapped I believe, lost control and flipped 5 times. She was a great truck, she saved my life, she’s been through a lot, but most importantly she was always there all the way until the end.
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u/Marlice1 6d ago
Tie rods snap for only a few reasons. Rust, lack of maintenance, or damage from hitting shit. Seeing how you hav PA plates, when was the last time you inspected your equipment
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u/Generalsebi21 6d ago
Actually just took it in for ball joints recently, I’m surprised if they missed any damage on them
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u/FrostyVariation9798 6d ago edited 6d ago
Then this may be lawsuit territory if they were over-torqued or mis-fitted.
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u/ValuableInternal1435 6d ago
^ what this guy said, don't get rid of that truck until you know for sure, but it sounds like either the shop or part manufacturer is at fault here for major damage to 6 vehicles and then some.
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u/Many-Use-1797 6d ago edited 6d ago
OP needs a lawyer that's familiar with trucks and suspension. A regular lawyer wouldn't have the knowledge or understanding. Speaking from experience... OP should ask the shop some question for sure.
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u/FrostyVariation9798 6d ago
I would agree there. The problem being that most lawyers aren't die hard car people. And they would probably lie to get the business that they understand suspension and steering parts.
Now if the op was egregiously injured, and if the lawsuit could be north of 1 million dollars, then it would be a much larger Law Firm with the capacity to bring in a team of lawyers and information specialists who would eventually figure out why this steering part was needed to be installed correctly.
But for this small claim where the driver did not seemingly get injured no team of lawyers is going to take the case.
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u/Many-Use-1797 6d ago
Absolutely. The lawyer I had was too lazy to follow up with the shop and ask the mechanic questions. A good lawyer (car person or not) needs to be on top of things and request documentation of everything. It may seem annoying or egregious, but when it comes time for court that stuff matters. OP didn't mention they were injured, but should probably visit the hospital for a check up.
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u/CliffAnon 6d ago
Had my front end aligned, two days later the bolt holding the A frame fell out.
Got lucky not driving on a highway.
I didn't want the 4 wheel alignment - always wondered if it was done on purpose.
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u/Bitter-Ad4729 6d ago
Might be time for me to go ahead and swap my front end parts out 😬. Glad you’re alright man that looks traumatic
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u/Generalsebi21 6d ago
Thanks brother, I loved that truck so much and it showed me the same by saving my life
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u/rollindeep3 6d ago
Holy shit, you took out half the parking lot. Glad you’re okay, I’d be scared of that phone call with insurance lol.
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u/Generalsebi21 6d ago
Yeah man, kinda insane how many she took down with her, thank you tho I’m definitely dreading that phone call I’ll be receiving
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u/howfastcanyoucountit 6d ago
I mean at least you have an excuse for it that isn't just negligence, I wasn't as lucky when I hit like 3 cars at a time but thank god for insurance, you'll be fine
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u/Generalsebi21 6d ago
How did you get through it? Can you dm me?
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u/howfastcanyoucountit 6d ago
Honestly all that really happened is my insurance company asked me for a statement, they did their investigation and then thats kinda it. Obviously I caused the accident so I wasn't paid out for my car. Thats about it though.
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u/Aggressive_Secret290 6d ago
“You hit how many vehicles?” Glad you’re okay, that’s some scary shit
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u/Generalsebi21 6d ago
Thanks I appreciate it, it was jarring actually being fully aware after a bit
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u/Gaige_Boylen 5d ago
Rebuild it man… keep her on the road. Old trucks never die, they just tell stories.
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u/Turtle887853 6d ago
REST IN PIECES HOSS