Is It Totaled? I Wrecked My Toyota Tacoma.
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
- This poor truck is in rough shape!
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I know I'm going to get alot of questions about the bumper design! So I don't have to say the same thing over and over, this is what I said to someone in the comment section when asked about the bumper.
My opinion on these Tacomas is that they need a very light duty bumper to be safe. Tacomas have a very high safety rating because of the complex air bag system. If I used a heavy-duty 1/4" thick bumper, not only would it bend the frame in a scenario like this, but it would negatively affect the safety system in this truck. The gladiators come stock with steel bumpers and are designed to function with that aspect in mind. These Tacomas are designed with no front bumper from the factory... like a car. Just a thin piece of plastic re-enforced with soft foam. It's a safer design, and I don't want to make it so the airbags don't deploy in a serious accident. I think a heavy-duty front bumper is going to impead the air bags from functioning properly. This isn't advice for anyone else it's Just my 2 cents.
This bumper worked exactly how I designed it! It didn't transfer much energy into the frame because I built it out of .095. After seeing how well this worked I'm planning on using the same philosophy in the next bumper on this truck 💪. Stay safe out there folks.
I think that's exactly the right approach to take. As you've unfortunately shown here, when you drive an offroader on the road regularly, accidents do happen. Stiffening up the front end (or rear for that matter) too much with heavy duty bumpers, bracing, cage extensions, etc. will absolutely reduce the safety of the vehicle in a medium or high speed collision. Crumple zones are there for a reason!
This is a great comment and im glad I saw this. It makes sense to build a bumper similar to what the factory designed and tested so that it fairs well in a collision. As someone who wants to design their own stuff someday, this is great to know. An unrelated note, love seeing such a healthy family dynamic, I aspire to be like this.
I came accross a YT vid showing data that rigs with a bull bar had delayed airbag deployment.
@@DirtLifestyle rebuild your truck, it’s going to be nice, just make sure you reinforce the front bumper to take more force, mine happened 28 years ago, and very little damage from hitting a car, car was totaled.
@@DirtLifestyle l had Runel front bumper, very strong.
Glad you're safe, brother!!! I'm laughing when you call your wife "dude", I do the same as well 😂😂😂
Lol. We have a fun relationship 😁
lol
I don't rock crawl, I donlt trail ride in a vehicle, I don't fabricate but I find myself watching your videos because you seem genuine and talented. I'm glad you are safe and stoked to see what you do to the Tacoma.
Thank you 🙌 that means alot
The way you and Mrs. Dirt Lifestyle talk with each other. Absolute BFFs! Love to see that, so glad you're ok.
Thank you 😁
Cars can be rebuilt/ replaced humans don't. Glad you are ok.
Thank you 🙌
Thanks nate. Wheel safe everyone
um, the 6 million dollar man would like a word...
@@soundman98These days 6 million dollars would buy you a prosthetic hand that barely functions with enough leftover over for an eye patch and a wheelchair because the leg/s would be too damn expensive. 😂😂
We would have to rename him the 6 *Billion* dollar man now.
Honestly, it’s only a matter of time
Glad you were not hurt Nate.
Me too! If this elk came through the windshield, it would be a different video...
@DirtLifestyle one zig/zag while it's all happening... glad we got THIS vid n more to come
Props to your wife for towing a trailer with any vehicle! Not to mention hooking it up on her own!😄
I've been waiting for this video and so glad you made the best out of the situation. Super excited for the re-girth!!
Thanks, brother. I appreciate it 👊
your a solid guy and it shows in the love and patience you express with your family... Glad you were not hurt... Material items can be replaced...
Thank you 🙏
1. Very happy to hear your safe
2. Awesome that you are keeping the taco and rebuilding it. #morecontent
3. Elk is good eating
I was thinking the same thing, should’ve had elk for dinner for a while.
I'm glad to hear that you're ok, and also glad the truck is repairable. 👍
Me too! Thank you 🙌
Glad to see you are safe ! Elk don't make good dance partners.
Re-girth.... 😂😂😂 love how you make light of a terrible situation! thankfully you didn't get hurt and you are able to move on to V-2.0 I'll be watching for sure!
2:14 That "Hi" from your wife as soon as she sees you... You just know everything's gonna be alright. Best of everything to you and the family.
My gosh Nate I'm glad you are OK. We can get full insurance on our expensive builds by getting "declared value" insurance. That way all the cost of the parts and build are covered. And I'm glad there's hope to get it back on the trails.
Your wife is a trooper to drag a trailer for you in the middle of the night. Wonderful to see the kids excitement of daddy coming home although dad is partially crushed inside about his truck..
I'm soooo lucky to have such a great little family 🙏. Best thing I have "built" to date 😁
@@DirtLifestyle my wife T-boned a Buick in my XJ many years ago just days after she found out she was expecting our 1st. The Buick was an 80 year old lady making a left hand turn in front of her. I understand the situation of a vehicle being partially totalled.
Damn man, glad your ok! I smashed a big doe in my Wrangler and it was $12,000 in damages. I couldn’t imagine hitting an elk!!! Excited to see the rebuild!!!
Hit a doe in a Nissan hard body took out both headlights and grill while bending the hood and core support putting the radiator into the cooling fan and a buck ran into the front fender of an F-150 that I just rebuilt the front end of but it just needed another fender and had a scratch on the door
I've been in the collision industry for over 20 years. If I had a dollar every time someone had this happen right after paying their vehicle off, I think I'd retire. Crazy how life happens. Glad you're not hurt.
Glad you’re safe! That’s all that matters. Watched this video with my wife and she loved the way your wife reacted when she pulled up, so wholesome! (Also used this video to convince my wife we need to add a gladiator to our garage to park next to my Tacoma)
Thank you! And your welcome 😁. Time to go gladiator shopping! We love ours
I echo what everybody else has pretty much said. You’re OK and that’s all that matters. However, as a Toyota Tacoma owner myself, I’m so glad to see that you are going to fix your truck. I enjoyed watching this truck from stock form to where it is now and I am looking forward to seeing what you do with it from here. You do great work, Nate! It’s always a pleasure to watch your videos.
Dude! Glad you are safe- family were a bunch of troopers!
Looking forward to the rebuild!
I'm Glad you're ok man, Can't wait to see how the reBuid comes along.
My wife's cousin had a moose come thru his windshield. Months in the hospital, never be the same man.
Wow, that is awful
Glad you’re keeping it. It’s my favorite of your builds.
"The Re-Girth" LMAO! As if the the trucks name isn't funny enough, that just made it even better. Sorry to see the damage, but it seems like everything is going to work out. Stay safe Nate.
Glad no one was hurt, glad your insurance worked out for you and excited to see the Taco on Portals!
So great! Love to see a good come back story with something stronger, 80's montage movie vibes!
Let the Re-girth begin 🤠
@DirtLifestyle #ReGirth is a great hashtag
So happy you were not badly injured! Your wife is awesome for coming to get you in the middle of the night with kids in tow. Cant wait to see the rebuild videos.
I honestly couldn't think of a better person for this to happen to. You're a pro in the shop, and now have a "new" canvas and plans for your build. Silver lining Nate, I'm just glad you weren't hurt.
I'm so glad you were not hurt and the truck can be rebuilt better. Your survival speaks to your skill as a builder, I think.
Heat seeking missile! 😂😂😂 Same thing happened to me, tried to swerve out and it still ran into the side, ripped everything from the front fender to the rear quarter and totaled it out! Glad you're safe bro!
Glad your safe Nate. Excited for 2.0
Thank you 🙏
I'm glad you came through this ordeal and that your wife and kids weren't to shook up having to come get you out of a cold wake up. I've been a big fan of yours for a while and this Taco has been one of my favorite builds. From OEM stock raging in mountain snow through the Baja and so many other adventures. Can't wait to see the next version of this build. My wife watches me with a close eye whenever I'm watching you, Taco Beast, Max and Marlin. So far, I've resisted the urge to mod my 21 LB Taco offroad other than a couple of items that have paid off on a few occasions such as sliding sideways off of a trail or two, etc. I've stuck to the Sr Citizen mods, yet you keep motivating me to scratch that itch so to say! Stay safe and thank you Nate.
Sorry about the Tacoma! I have a 2020 off-road. You are very patient! I love how you are with your family especially your children. I hit a fawn in Arkansas on a Jeep Jamboree and it was like slow motion. No damage to my 05,Tj. Glad you are ok! We enjoy your videos!
Definitely looking forward to the upgrades! This rig was already phenomenal, so the next phase will undoubtedly be that much cooler.
I am Very happy you're not hurt, Nate.
I lost my 04 2wd Dakota to an accident but it had 269,000 miles. So I can feel your loss.
Be safe and you have a great family.
Sorry about your truck and sorry about the elk but watching you and your family interact is really heartwarming. I don't know you and probably never will, but you all seem like really good people.
im glad you’re okay..waiting for next episode on yr tacoma restoration work💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Great video! Glad you didn't get hurt. Looking forward to watching the rebuild!
Bummer. I am glad you are ok. On the bright side, I am looking forward to watching your rebuild.
Glad your ok ...
That will buff right out, look forward to your future builds ..
Keep up the good work ..
5:50 That's your windshield washer reservoir.
And glad you're safe too. Can't wait to see the finished product!
So glad you're safe, Nate! I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the Tacoma. Wishing you and your family the best!
Stoked for a rebuild!
So am I! Let the Re-girth begin 👊
The most important part is Nate. You are safe .metal parts, they can be replaced or repaired. I'm just glad you are safe
Sometimes something bad has to happen in order for something good to happen, glad there was no injury to you. Im sure you gave some vultures a free meal out of the deal too.
Wow, an Elk is a beast and that must have shaken you up!! Glad to see you're safe, your wife is awesome!! Excited for the rebuild of the Taco ...
Rebuild, stronger 💪🏽
I'm glad you're safe! I did the same thing with my 94 Jeep YJ when a drunk driver crossed in front of me. I took all my receipts to the insurance from building it and got a healthy check from the insurance, stripped it down, and started over with it. It now has a V8 with 1 ton axles and sits on 37s, so I can still daily it without breaking the bank with wearing out 40s! They could clear, but they might rub offroad.
Glad you are safe brother. One of many reason I have several dash cams, would've been a cool instructional video. My grandfather loves your content (retired tin smacker) and new videos are one of the few things we look forward to!
Glad to see it’s not totaled can’t wait for the next iteration
This is a thing I think about all the time when I'm upgrading my Jeep. I could very easily total it taking it for a shakedown. It's insured, but that a substantial amount of time sunk.
Sorry this happened to you Nate, glad you're not seriously injured.
Glad you didn't get hurt. Had run ins with elk up near Wenatchee while pulling my trailer itll get your heart going
Glad you're safe and your going to be able to rebuild it your way
To pull yourself together and make a video after really show how much passion you have for what you do!!!
Amazing
Looking forward for more
It's nice to see a more "personal" side with the wife and babies! Glad you're safe and they didn't total the Tacoma.
Glad you were not injured and made it home safe trucks can be fixed or replaced and this setback gives you the option to make the truck even better I cant weight to see the upgraded version have a great day be safe.
Damn Nate, that's a gnarly hit buddy. I'm looking forward to seeing what you build this thing into next!
Holy smoked tacos!!! Jeez. NEW BUILD. "Cuts a check to Nate" 😂😂
Again, glad you are ok. Its a shame to happen, as being a Tacoma Gen 3 owner myself, this is one of my favorite builds. Seems like this will become a blessing in disguise. I'm sure it will be back in a better form.
So glad you're not hurt. Can't wait to see some longer episodes on the J10!
Toyota Truck!
Sorry about the damage and the poor elk but I'm glad you're okay and got it worked out with the insurance company. Girth is gonna look stunning on 40s
Thank you! I'm ordering parts for the Re-girth as we speak 😎. I look forward to the opportunity to fine tune this truck!
I had the opposite outcome when my Jeep XJ got rear-ended a few years ago. Insurance only counted upgrades that were damaged and had been installed in the last 12 months. So my jeep to them was just a 20+ year old suv with 200k on it. So, I got like $3k for something I had more than $10k into and did not have the option to buy it back.
I've been looking forward to this one! Glad you're ok man! Those elk are massive, I'm surprised it didn't do more damage. I went through a similar experience with my old Acura Integra Type R. I hit a deer and insurance was going to total it but I thankfully held on to every receipt and peice of documentation that they agreed not to total it out...can't wait for the revamp build!
Good to see you're okay after this and that it'll be a rebuild you can take to the next level.
Bummer, glad you didn't get hurt. God Bless.
Glad you're safe brother. This new rebuild is gonna be sick for sure. 👍
Sorry to hear about the Toyota, but great that it can be rebuilt and no one got hurt (apart from the elk)
Also it’s nice to see your family come out to save you. And nice to see how you are with your kids, mine are the same they want to be with me all the time!
Looking forward to seeing the end result 👍
Took a drunk driver head-on to my 4runner a few years back. Ended up totalled, but much like yourself, was totally unscathed and was able to just hop out and start dealing with the cleanup. Toyota bought a bit of my loyalty that day. Super glad to see you made it out in one piece, and as annoying as the process is, super stoked to see that insurance check put to good use and excited to see the girthmobile back on the trails soon. Stay safe and send hard.
Been waiting for this video much love and respect shout out from western wa for very very lucky they didn’t total it that’s a huge huge win
I am glad that you are not hurt, the truck can get fixed you can't. Take care bud, from Reedsport oregon
OMG...I'm glad you're OK. You clearly have the skills to fix her up, so it's all good there. I'm constantly in the back of my mind concerned with this exact scenario with my built-up 4runner. I would be devastated if I were in this position. Well, on the up side, the fix will make for an awesome series for your channel. I'm looking forward to seeing the new build. Sad for the Elk, and too bad it couldn't be salvaged.
glad your ok and can rebuild the Tacoma. Top marks to the wife for coming to rescue late at night
I'm very fortunate 🙌
I'm so glad you're okay! Also excited to see what you do with it now. I started watching you because of your Tacoma, when I got mine.
Glad you are safe first and foremost. Hitting an Elk can be way way worse. Sucks about the truck but such is life and now there's another project opportunity.
I'm glad that you're ok. YEAH!! Tacoma content is still happening on the channel!!
I drive 20 miles work every morning... Through U.P. woods. This is one of my worst fears. I drive a Vibe. Haha!
Lol stay safe! And maybe it's time for a deer bumper on the vibe 😁
Nate, what a bummer to have a wreck like this. Here in Australia, kangaroos are like mosquitoes in the middle of the night. Very sorry about your truck, but I'm happy you're fine and focusing on the positives! Looking forward to seeing version 2 of this awesome rig!
Again, glad you’re ok….Elk and Moose are huge when in front of your car.
My wife hit a deer on the way to work a couple of months ago, and our car looked similar…not as bad in the end but 2 weeks in the shop…
Wifey was/is fine. Just shook up in the moment ❤
Stay safe 🎉 👋 🇸🇪
When I saw it on FB I was like damn sad that the Tacoma is down but you are ok! That’s the most important thing.
Glad you’re okay man! All of my rigs and vehicles have deer horns. Swear by them. Had a huge issue when I first moved to the Colorado mountains, now I just watch them run in the opposite direction when I come by.
Glad you’re ok!! It’s pretty
Awesome that your gonna get the silver lining through it all
Holy smokes!! So happy that you, one of my favorite YT inspirations, is ok. That is nuts.
So very glad your safe Nate, nothing else matters.
R.I.P. Elk & Toyota!
Glad no one was hurt! RIP to the tacoma
Glad you're healthy and able to tell the story! Nice that you'll get to do some upgrades now too, even if unplanned. Great video, always wondered how insurance would handle a modified rig, sorry you had to be the one to let us know! Keep up the great stuff Nate!
Incredible how much damage striking an elk can do! Looking forward to seeing Gerth rebuilt! Stay safe!
Off subject but what is the utility bed on the Toyota? Can't remember if you had answered that bed.
It's from a company called bowen customs in Colorado 💪
I know I said it before but
Man Nate glad you are okay, that could have turned out really nasty. I do appreciate the fact you felt bad for the elk before your truck, shows you how great of a dude you are. And man dang, the Taco. Great insurance advice. And let’s go portals!!!!
Glad you're safe man! I had an accident that my Tacoma wasn't able to recover from, years ago.... Still have the damage from a rogue shopping cart.... Maybe one day I'll have funds for that
It was a great video, now you have the next project lined up for content .
duuuude wow. glad you are OK!
Me too! 😁
Glad you're ok...looking forward to seeing portals goin on!
Happy to see you safe and sound! Find an insurance company that will write auto insurance with agreed or stated value for off road and or custom vehicles. You tell them what the car is worth and at claim time they just write a check for that amount.
Hard to make out, but it looks like the airbag didn’t deploy. If it had they may have totaled it. Glad your OK will be watching for rebuild!
No air bag! I'm very thankful
DAMN, Glad to hear and see you are okay Nate. We have moose in norther New England, and I cannot tell you the amount of vehicles that get totaled by them. Again, really glad you are okay. I'm a Toyota die hard, enjoyed your Tacoma build and all your videos.
Great dad moments right there beautiful family! ❤ that’s great content! Wow I see damage like that all time being body tech here in West Virginia! Mean out here our deer not as big as elk but those animals sure do put hurting on front ends of cars! A cow will total a truck haha !! Glad your safe is main thing 😊
Nate - so glad you weren't hurt. Taco can be rebuilt (which I'm excited to see)...
I feel your pain man. Almost totaled our 2019 rav4 back in 2019. Hit a deer that jumped out of the ditch on I-10 in Texas doing 80(speed limit) was just a red and green mist of the body exploding. It ended up taking out the radiator, trans cooler, intake, entire front bumper and hood. It ended up in the engine bay on top of the plastic panels. Sat in the tow yard for a week while we finished up our trip and drove back with the truck and trailer. It smelt so bad.