Michael Deery
Member
- Joined
- Jan 13, 2018
- Posts
- 66
- Reaction score
- 23
- Location
- Long Island, New York
- Ram Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 3.6 L
Needless to say, I am really disappointed... My 3 week old RAM 1500 was rear ended as I sat at a traffic light. The other driver (BMW SUV) never slowed down and hit my truck doing close to 25mph. The truck is at the auto body. The rear bumper is shot, the left quarter panel is wrecked, the tail gate has a dent and the tailgate's left pivot point (hinge) is bent, the left rear stake post is deformed, the weld where the stake post meets the lower rear fascia plate is cracked, there is a small (4" x 2") buckle in the rear of the bed, and the tow hitch receiver appears to be bent down slightly. The side rails seem ok. Anyway, I have insisted on all new OEM parts (no repaired panels, tailgate, etc.). What else should I be aware of? I wish they would just replace the entire bed (I don't know if that is realistic). Otherwise, there will be a fair amount of welding. Pics below. Any advice on what I should tell the body shop is welcome. The adjuster has not seen the car yet.