Wrecked the KJ last night.....

Myke · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 2:37 pm

02 Limited Black
Rusty's Coil Lift
Kumho MT/R 265/75/R16
Cobra CB
Silverstars
100w Fogs
Clear Turn Signals
Sirius Radio
OEM Engine Skid

Tire blew out and lost control of the KJ at 65mph went through an exit sign and a metal light pole. Rested on its side against the gaurd rail. Both my friend and I walked away with no injuries. No other cars were involved.

Guyute1210 · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 2:39 pm

I'm glad you are ok. Did you total your KJ? You have any pics?

Myke · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 2:40 pm

Pics are up.... I'm ok i would assume its totalled but the claim adjuster didnt look at it yet.

brpn#1 · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 2:41 pm

OMG dude.. that suxs.. lucky nobody got hurt.. except ur KJ.... Pooor Pooooor KJ

liberty 4 all · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 2:49 pm

The main thing is no on got hurt!!! Poor KJ!

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 2:53 pm

glad noone was hurt in that wreck.....I hope this wreck trend does not continue with lost members or anyone for that matter...I wrecked mine May 8...again glad noone was hurt

krazz1e · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 2:54 pm

dude that sucks!! BUT MAN glad your ok.

Jeep Dawg · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 3:08 pm

you can never hear this enough,
Glad that you did not get hurt.

This is the 2nd KJ wreck I have seen on here in the last 2 weeks.
Please don't let this be a trend for us.

Jeeps are replaceable, people are not.

Any more KJ wrecks this month, I am parking mine for a week. and calling into work sick untill this madness stops.

Is chevy putting a curse on us?

Myke · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 3:46 pm

I don't know if I wan't to get another Truck/Suv/4x4 or get a car and start to race at the track...

SavageSS27 · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 3:52 pm

wow, and we were gonna go wheeling soon too, darn that sucks hard, glad to hear that you're ok though, here's a chance to get an ARB and uhh stuff...let us know what the claims adjuster says...

waddy whiteguts · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 4:11 pm

That'll buff out. Glad you guys walked away. I'm really impressed with the cabin integrity of these KJs!

ChileanKJ · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 4:18 pm

Realy glad both of you did get out with no injuries, but tell us, what tire blew, brand, model, size, pressure, how did it blew?

thanks

Claudio

Myke · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 4:36 pm

Kumho MT/R 265/75/R16 on stock rim @38psi

I don't know how it blew but there is a hole in the sidewall.

would you guys say its totaled?

Guyute1210 · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 4:40 pm

Myke wrote:

Kumho MT/R 265/75/R16 on stock rim @38psi

I don't know how it blew but there is a hole in the sidewall.

Would it be worth finding out...maybe it was bad construction on the tire from the manufacturer...

ChileanKJ · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 5:33 pm

I have seen two kumho broke by the sidewall, two on VW Golfs, i never buy kumho any more.

Claudio

Guest · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 6:07 pm

Jeepin Al · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 8:37 pm

Hey Myke,

After all the work you put into it, It may not be totaled, wait to see if the "frame" is bent.

Glad all of you walked away!

Al

Infrared06 · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 8:52 pm

I’m glad your ok. I don’t think you have bad luck, I think you have good luck not to be hurt in that wreck. I’m not a claims adjuster but I have seen my share of wrecks and it looks totaled to me. If they total it take out as much stuff as you can. I hope you don’t get discouraged with Jeeps. I think you will miss it if you get a car. I have had three other Jeeps and I miss every one. Let us know what happens.

labman1 · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 10:09 pm

Dude, that really suks. Glad you guys are O.K. Looks totaled (lets hope anyway) get a check and get a new KJ!!

AZScout · **Posted:** Thu May 18, 2006 12:58 am

I'm glad you are ok. Can you tell us what the characteristics of the Libby were during the blowout? Did it pull one way or the other? Is it controllable or did it have a mind of it's own? Get everything you can off the Jeep if it is totalled. And then get another one :lol:

Dave

Wrecked the KJ last night.....

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