FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Major damage to my FJ at SnT any good Body/suspension shops???

Hello Guys,

As many of you know, I uncured significant damage to my rig at SnT when I "Lawndarted" on Friday night. I didn't see the crest of the dune and drove straight off the dune at 15-20 MPH... here's the damage report:

Both fenders bulged in the engine compartment.
The driver's side door will not open due to the fender being pushed into the door.
The passenger Side makes a loud pop noise due to the fender being pushed into the door.
The ARB front bumper is bent and the skid plate was torn off the bumper itself.
Because the rear end landed so hard...the axle is tweaked out like a butterfly /---\.
There are other issues...

State Farm is working with the body shop to come up with an estimate. I believe that State Farn is going to fully cover this accident...whewww only $500 deductible.

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Permalink Reply by Boss73 on November 10, 2010 at 11:30am

Wow that sucks but at least your covered. Having fun at pismo can sometimes cost, But look like it will only cost you $500.00..

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Permalink Reply by FJ Cruisin' on November 10, 2010 at 11:39am

That's tough. Only $500 though...did you have off-road insurance?

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Permalink Reply by 5AND5TORM on November 10, 2010 at 1:48pm

That negative camber will come in handy during heavy cornering, enjoy the benefits of increased grip. j/k ;-)

I hope insurance covers it all. Upgrade your rear axle housing if you can.

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Permalink Reply by daPitbull on November 10, 2010 at 5:02pm

yeah, get a diamond or currie. $3500 and up.

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Permalink Reply by Navedtra on November 10, 2010 at 2:19pm

Glad to hear they are covering this. I am curious as to how much the work will actually cost the insurance company....

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Permalink Reply by FJ4 Tahoe on November 10, 2010 at 4:46pm

Hey guys,

Thanks for the kind words. I'll know more tomorrow when the claims adjuster takes a look at the FJ.

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Permalink Reply by Bz on November 10, 2010 at 5:22pm

Jim's Autobody in Concord is the shop that fixed my FJ after my Lawndart

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Permalink Reply by Lance on November 10, 2010 at 5:01pm

Wow...that stinks....no air bag deployment? glad it seems like SF is going to cover it. Let me know if you have any special coverage as i am a state farm customer too.

Hope they get it all fixed quick for you

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Permalink Reply by Andrew on November 10, 2010 at 5:02pm

Hey John,
Check out this place http://www.anchorauto.com.

This is the place I went to multiple times.
It is a family run business and very helpful.
Talk to Terri Gilbert 408-737-8673

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Permalink Reply by NyNomad on November 10, 2010 at 9:37pm

sounds like you drove off the cliff just as i did on a quad! only i broke my wrist.... hope you get your fj back up and playing again! probably alot faster then i will

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Permalink Reply by Ranger Jim on November 10, 2010 at 9:39pm

Wow, you are so so lucky. I've been doing the Pismo thing for a few years now and I remember my first unwanted "Launch" into oblivion. It was on my quad, all was good after but I think I threw those shorts away. Glad to hear your o.k. How did your better half handle it ? How much stuff from the back nailed you ? I can only imagine the weightlessness you felt in the free fall. Good luck John,

Ranger Jim