Had to make a run to town today for chicken feed and to WM for a return. I decided at the last minute to take the long way to my feed store even though I wanted to get home a bit quicker (my love of driving those country backroads won!) and I guess it was a good thing I did.
When I went to turn right onto Hwy 80, all of a sudden, POW, and the driver's side of my front end dropped as if I'd ran into a DEEP pothole. Got out, took a look, and part of my front end was laying directly on the pavement.
Called my insurance for a tow and 3 hours later (the longest it's ever taken!) me and my truck were home. BIL says it's the ball joint, so as soon as this cold snap passes, he'll replace them.
All I can think about, though, is what would have happened if I'd been doing 55 - 60MPH when that happened! Perhaps not as bad as I imagine, but part of your front end suddenly hitting the ground at high speed CANNOT be conducive to health and long life!
I am SO DONE with 2022...enough already!
When I went to turn right onto Hwy 80, all of a sudden, POW, and the driver's side of my front end dropped as if I'd ran into a DEEP pothole. Got out, took a look, and part of my front end was laying directly on the pavement.
Called my insurance for a tow and 3 hours later (the longest it's ever taken!) me and my truck were home. BIL says it's the ball joint, so as soon as this cold snap passes, he'll replace them.
All I can think about, though, is what would have happened if I'd been doing 55 - 60MPH when that happened! Perhaps not as bad as I imagine, but part of your front end suddenly hitting the ground at high speed CANNOT be conducive to health and long life!
I am SO DONE with 2022...enough already!
