Man, Now I'm simply stuck..really waiting on the tow truck.

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

Well, I went down to the college to go have a long lunch with Amber. After wards I went to pick up some tools and such, nothing out of the ordinary. However, on my drive to the house(about 30-45 min away with out traffic) I had a situation arise.

I was caught up in a bit of traffic which is normal, however, what was not normal is that a few cars ahead of me was a truck carrying various types of scrap metals.

With our amazing roads here in OKC it was not long before some random smaller pieces fell off his truck. I did my best to avoid them, but however I was unsuccessful with such actions.

I felt the front tire clip the metal item. Slinging it up just high enough to catch on the frame, slide down the frame rail and puncture my rear drivers side air bag. I had lifted the truck trying to avoid the item so I was at 145psi(roughly) when it was punctured. Sounded about like a gun shot.

Of course I managed to not any cars but did end up in the median a some what. After assessing the damage and filling the report we called the wrecker and told him to just meet me at the college. Which was only a few blocks back from where I was. I just limped the truck across the street and down the road as I didn't feel like sitting there waiting for a wrecker to fight through the traffic and take another hour to show up.

Luckily there is no real damage other then the destroyed bag.

Cliffs..

Guy hauling metal in his truck had some fall off and I managed to catch it with my tire kicking it up and cutting a whole in my rear air bag. blah blah..no one hurt or any real damage so all is fine.

All is just fine, but it would seem that the truck is not going anywhere any time soon though lol I don't have a replacement bag, so I just ordered one and now I have to wait for it to get here.

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[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

sucks.. did you get the company name off the truck or was it a private person taking scrap to like the dump?

 

[Gregulate 10+ year member]

No fun at all. Hope they hurry up and you are back on your way soon. I HATE waiting.

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

BTW- I'm still at the college waiting on the truck that was called to get here earlier(he was called around 2pm). Not sure what is up there, guess I will have to call the insurance and have another sent out.

Anyway, I won't be in the office today guys. Seems I am destine to wait today.

 

[OmegaBunny 10+ year member]

***** man. Did you get the guys tag number by chance or it is still your fault for hitting the metal? How much is a replacement airbag?

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

*****.. did you get the company name off the truck or was it a private person taking scrap to like the dump?

Private. I did get his plate number though. So hopefully it will all go well. I have good insurance so they are taking care of everything. I just have to forward them the bill for replacement. You know, plus install fees of course.

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

***** man. Did you get the guys tag number by chance or it is still your fault for hitting the metal? How much is a replacement airbag?

The report recorded it has the driver of the truck's fault do to improperly secured load. Air bag is cheap only $75ish or so, plus the towing, plus the labor fees for having to remove the other bag and put the new one in. Lucky for me I know a good shop haha //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[kramer_212 10+ year member]

The report recorded it has the driver of the truck's fault do to improperly secured load. Air bag is cheap only $75ish or so, plus the towing, plus the labor fees for having to remove the other bag and put the new one in. Lucky for me I know a good shop haha //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

very nice

 

[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

you are full of good luck lately lol

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

you are full of good luck lately lol

meh, take the good with the bad. All anyone can do these days.

figured at least I could share my luck with others and perhaps it will make them feel better since over the past month I have had a few unkind situations happen.

On the other hand a few amazing things have happened as well.

 

[OmegaBunny 10+ year member]

****** luck is ******. I hope things will get better. Did they find the truck and get his info?

 

[gpgtp]

The report recorded it has the driver of the truck's fault do to improperly secured load. Air bag is cheap only $75ish or so, plus the towing, plus the labor fees for having to remove the other bag and put the new one in. Lucky for me I know a good shop haha //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

Can you direct me to this shop? id LOVE to bag my benz....

 

[sacsking916 5,000+ posts]

well at least you are staying positive. sorry to hear it bro. just had to take it out today didnt you? just couldnt take your ford taurus out huh???

 

[Shinju 10+ year member]

Was it your neighbor driving the other truck?

Hah!