Well my CRD is totaled, a strap from a semi tractor trailer that was holding a heavy 41' roll of cargo tarp let go, dropping it onto the pavement in rush hour traffic.

It caused front end damage to 4 cars and totaled mine.

I hit the tarp first before the others and it sent the CRD flying in the air for about 15 feet landing hard on two wheels, I managed to get it back on all four but it wasn't enough to stop the momentum. I continued to spin around on the pavement 4 times, finally coming to a hard stop when i hit the center divider head on.

All the lanes on I95 were packed with rush hour traffic all traveling at approx. 65mph and by the grace of God I didn't hurt anyone or cause damage to another vehicle.

The state trooper said the truck carrying the tarp was long gone and could not be located.

I am happy to be alive with only a fractured right wrist, skin burns on my left, brusing I will be feeling tomorrow and a really bad sore knee.

And so the saga ends.

Racertracer

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2006 Liberty Limited CRD, Deep Beryl Green, Yeti tune, Arp studs, new cams, rockers, lifters, TB. "Green Monster"
2005 Liberty Sport CRD, Deep Beryl Green, GDE Hot Tune, ARP studs. "Rocket"
1982 Fiat 124 Spider Convertible. "Fiona"

Wow glad you weren't hurt worse

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Wow, glad you're Ok Bro!

So sorry for your loss..

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2005 Liberty CRD
2004.5 Cummins 5.9L TD, F1s, NV5600 6-speed in a '93 GMC Suburban

I'm just glad that you're okay!! The Jeep can be replaced, but you can't be.

So Glad you're ok for the most part, sorry to hear about you getting hurt. Wrist recovery can be hard, I had surgery on mine due to over usage working on cars. I still havn't recovered from it and it has pain frequently and I can;t do alot of wrenching anymore without quite a bit of pain. I pray to God for the best recovery for you and really hope they find the company liable for the shipping of the tarp and hold accountable for the damages.

I know its sad to see the Jeep go, but its just a vehicle. The important thing is you're ok, you are not replaceable like it.

All said and done, do you expect to find yourself another CRD Liberty or move in another direction?

Just curious,

- Mark

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Previous-05 CRD KJ;Current-2010 Taurus SHO Twin Turbo (450HP), 2014 Subaru Forester Turbo (stock)

wow thats crazy im glad you didnt get hurt in all of that, but sad to see a good crd go, get well soon and get another kj and get back in the saddle

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'06 KJ SPORT 3.7L

Man, what a chain of events! Glad that you are going to be okay. Our CRDs are a tough lot. You may not have fared as well in a lesser vehicle.

I find it very interesting that the trucker was not/did not stop. He'll have some explaining to do on the other end when part of his load cannot be accounted for.

Anyways, get well soon.

All the Best,

Hoosier CRD

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Rest up , glad you came out mostly ok. As you are resting look at this one. I like it but just can not see having two.

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2006 Jeep Liberty CRD
1998 Beetle TDI Malone Tuning Stage 2
2001 Dodge Cummins
2005 Dodge Cummins
ASE, OBDII / VAG-CAN scaner / Service Manual

Glad to hear that you are alright overall. With a 41' object it could have ended a lot worse, for you and others. Hope the wrist heals and the therapy isn't too bad.
My best wishes for a speedy recovery, and a limited amount of pain and discomfort today.

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2005 Limited CRD, GDE tune, Samco hoses.

What Mozzio said...

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Cherokee 2,5 CRD: sold - Wrangler TJ 2.5: gone - Touareg V10 TDI: new toy

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Glad you are more or less ok. We'd all be interested in what vehicle you'd choose to replace the CRD.

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05 Liberty CRD Ltd - GDE ECO Tune, timing belt, metal glowplugs, Magnaflow 12226, homemade roofrack, 84k miles, SAMCOs, Fumoto, Amsoil EAA201, flat tow setup
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87 Suzuki Samurai - VW 1.6NA Diesel, SPOA
12 Toyota Prius V

Glad you're OK. Shame to send her to the dump, you just got the Chrysler bugs out of it....

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05 KJ CRD Limited..
08 WK CRD Laredo
03 DR 2500 Cummins
13 Edge Limited AWD

Glad you came out okay man. tough to hear about it. The jeep did its job and kept ya safe.

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2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon TJ- Impact Orange
4'' RK LA, 35's KM2's, Warn front bumper, Warn rear bumper with tire swing, Warn gas skid, Nth oil skid, 4.88's, Alloy axles shafts F&R, Rokmen Corner armor with led's, and Rokmen sliders, custom back-up lights from gen-right, piaa 510's, IPF green glow fatboy's up front.

So very sorry. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

DOC

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2005 KJ CRD Ltd Detroit TrueTrac Bilsteins G2 GDE "HOT" ECU GDE TCM "Tow Tune" "euro" TC SEGR Weeks Elbow New HG at 130K ARPs Clean CAT aFe Filter Magnaflow Exhaust EHM Cumminos In-Tank Lift Pump Hayden Fan Clutch Nylon Fan VH Enabled with GDE lower shutoff point Recalibrated Temp Gauge Tekonsha Prodigy Sears P-1 ZDDP

Glad to hear you are in better shape than the CRD but sorry to see another one bit the dust. Hopefully the semi will be located. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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Sold to LOST member my 05 Ltd, GDE Stg II turbo + TCM tune, SunCoast TC w. Transgo kit, Steiger window regulators, Samcos, Fumoto valve, 2nd gen filter head with Lub. Spec. bleeder, Hayden clutch & 11 blade fan, inverted spare, P-1 battery, BF Goodrich Long Trail TAs, Etecno1 glow plugs, timing belt at 50K miles/8 yrs

I want to add in my best wishes as well for a clean recovery.

And hopefully your insurance company will return you a fair value for your loss.
BTW, the khaki green '06s are a great choice for a replacement (not that I want to sell mine ).

Sorry to hear that. I wish you a speedy recovery.

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2005 CRD Limited

Holy crap dude, glad you are OK.

Do what you have to, to heal up, that is the important thing.

Secondary is your CRD and replacing it, pictures of the carnage, etc. All that can wait.

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Bad noises = REALLY bad things.

That sucks. Glad to hear you are okay.

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2006 Liberty CRD Limited

Provent @ 43,000 km
SEGR in progress
SAMCO Sport hoses @ 48500 km
Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac LT225/75R16

It sounds like you are very lucky to even walk away, That is a scary scenario. Glad you are OK best of luck in the recovery.

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