ohio_wookie Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 So I flew out to Philly to pick up a my new Jeep on Saturday. About 10 miles outside of 270 on 70 I hit a deer doing about 75mph. I went ahead and got off the next exit to take a look at how badly I had messed up my frontend. I was amazed by what I saw. There was zero damage! (note: the gap in the bumper was there before) Just a little bit of deer guts on the bumper and side of it. http://irtrt.org/images/Jeep/Jeep4.JPG The worst part was trying to get the fat off the bumper. On that note, my new toy is a 91 Cherokee 5 speed 4x4 with a 3" lift, 4.7L crate and a bunch of other goodies. The unique thing about it is the exterior and interior are both painted with bed liner. Its neat, I like the idea I never have to worry about waxing it. Its a good start but still needs a lot of work. I like it, its fun to drive and doesn't get half bad gas mileage. http://irtrt.org/images/Jeep/Jeep1.JPG http://irtrt.org/images/Jeep/Jeep3.JPG http://irtrt.org/images/Jeep/Jeep2.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 You got lucky. I hit a deer in my Camaro last year, screwed up the front real bad, and also hit one on 270 in my GTP this past summer. Cost over $1500 in damage to the GTP Nice Jeep though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Wow that bed liner looks alot better than I would've guessed. That's a pretty cool idea for a trail vehicle. I'll have to keep that in mind. Bet it added alot of weight though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Interesting exterior for sure, doesn't look half bad though. Funny story though cause I about hit a dear on 270 about an hour ago. Getting on 270 off of main street and this deer was just standing in the exit lane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 jeeps cherokees are tanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Sounds almost like when i hit a deer a couple weeks ago, or i should say a deer hit me. driving along normal ones in the road so i slam on the brakes doing prob 70 and here comes out out of the side slams into my denali, not even a scratch. a couple brown hairs on my door handle. btw nice jeep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 hahaha, fucking awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 I would have turned around went back and parked on its corpse and taken a picture. Fuck deer Jeeps rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badasskylark Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Awsome XJ. They are tough as hell. I've had 11 lol and they have been great never a problem on the trail beyond a flat tire or getting hung up on ruts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Awesome, I want that. Or maybe an older 4Runner. And I don't think it was luck. IT was that huge, pissed off bumper that saved your new jeep. Good thing. I've never seen a whole truck painted with bedliner. I did do the bottom panels on a Dodge truck a long time ago. No worries about branches and rocks when you go offroading now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 That is awesome. I always thought it would be cool to do that to an off road vehicle, now I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohio_wookie Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Thanks for the compliments! The thing is a tank and that bumper is a beast. The bed liner looks good and is extremely easy to clean. I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 That bumper looks perfect for dealing with the asshole drivers here in Columbus!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBussman1647545507 Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 nice rig! I'll see you on the trails if i can ever get my truck finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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