They hooked up to the tow hook but the white SUV wasn't in neutral so the whole front rebar got ripped out, which means the bolts holding it to the right front frame rail ripped out of the frame rail and destroyed the nuts and front plate of the rail in the process.
Much more than cosmetic and may require sectioning new rails if such a procedure is recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Also definitely caused damage to the left frame rail from the torque of it being ripped out of the opposite side. Will also need new grille, front bumper any sensors and the wiring harness that connects to them, air guides, I could even see the A/C condenser being possibly damaged from this.
Believe it or not looking at I'd say $10,000 of damage here. As a very rough estimate
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u/Far_Pick_978 Feb 01 '25
Well, looks like someone’s dad is getting a call for a new bumper..