I was rear ended

[Chris Nash]

i was rear ended today. I dont have a st but i used to have a beloved black st. I now have a 2003 f150 supercrew. I am writing because it does not seem that i have any damage but i was wondering if yall have any things i should check. I was in traffic stopped and boom. the guy behind me hit me goin about 15 he says. I have a hitch and i have a warn shackle attached to it so he hit that it appears and did not hit my bumper should what should i be checking. It was a E 250 that hit me. If you need more info ask. I am not to great at explaing things.

 

[Todd Z]

Chris, Look at the line along the body and the bumper, make sure it is straight on both sides and even..... A hitch is a wounderfull thing, IT saved my rear..LOL

Todd Z

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[Bill Ellis]

Also, check the hitch to see if it was bent or knocked out of alignment. In general, when two vehicles hit at anything over about 3 mph, something, somewhere bends.

 

[Chris Nash]

I just got back from my body shop and he said looks to be no damage. looks like the hitch accesorie saved me.

 

[vern k 2]

there are shocks in the front and rear bumper, if they are compressed, they need to be replaced, as they are only good for a 1 time hit.

 

[Gavin Allan]

Damn! for a minute, I thought Mysporttrac.com was becoming an "alternative lifestyle" group...

 

[Gerald Pierce]

Gavin, I hope that's not wishful thinking :unsure:

 

[walter clark]

I'm gona stay out of this one for a change.

 

[Gavin Allan]

No thanks, not my style.



Anyone want to start a group buy on a Ford Trailer Hitch?



Just the thought makes me want more protection...

 

[Tom Schindler]

cantex,



I am pretty sure the rear bumper does not have shocks in them. I have removed the bumper to install the hitch and I have not seen a shock. I would lean towards that the F-150 doesn't either.



Years ago, I know there were shocks in the pumpers, but manufacturers have been slowly eliminating them.





Tom