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jboogie · 12-13-2006, 10:41 PM

I hit a deer last night and it screwed up my front bumper. Does anyone know where i can get replacement parts at a decent price??

Thanks!

Splicer · 12-13-2006, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jboogie

I hit a dear last night and it screwed up my front bumper. Does anyone know where i can get replacement parts at a decent price??

Thanks!

Sure hope you hit a deer and not a dear!

Sorry, couldn't resist. Also sorry you hit one of those pesky road hazards....

Post your location (where the heck is ATX?), it might help. I know a great parts guy in the PNW...

10SE · 12-13-2006, 10:53 PM

That sucks man.

I see deer EVERY night on my drive home. Been lucky though. So far, they've held up their end of the deal.

Try this place maybe: http://www.toyotapartscheap.com/

pointerDixie214 · 12-13-2006, 10:54 PM

Dang... I can't imagine... I drive a road with tons of deer everytime I go fishing... makes me nervous... I guess worst case you get some very expensive venison chili! HAHAHA Just kidding by the way....

I say use the money and get an ARB bumper so if you hit on again you can just hose it off...

***Fluxaholic*** · 12-13-2006, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Splicer

Post your location (where the heck is ATX?), it might help. I know a great parts guy in the PNW...

I think ATX = Austin, Texas. Deer are like rodents around here.

Splicer · 12-13-2006, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Fluxaholic

I think ATX = Austin, Texas.

I had actually guessed that might be it, but really no clue.

big dumps · 12-13-2006, 11:25 PM

did you atleast eat the deer

teamblend · 12-13-2006, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Fluxaholic

I think ATX = Austin, Texas. Deer are like rodents around here.

nevermind moving there.... ill stay in norcal instead

***Fluxaholic*** · 12-13-2006, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by teamblend

nevermind moving there.... ill stay in norcal instead

You'll actually see 'em roaming around in certain areas in the middle of the city at dawn and dusk this time of year. I actually counted 13 of them on my grandparent's front lawn at one time last year.

Gonefishin · 12-13-2006, 11:57 PM

Good time for a bumper upgrade, try an ARB.

06TacoMan · 12-14-2006, 01:19 AM

We went hunting west of Austin last weekend and on the way up to the ranch we saw about 30 deer on the side of the road grazing. We were lucky and none of them decided to run out in front of us.. And to let those of you that don't know I believe it is illegal to take a deer if you should hit one.

Coydog · 12-14-2006, 06:28 AM

Around here the person who hits the animal has first dibs but it involves talking to the game warden first.There is a list you can get on for moose.I have hit a wide variety of critters including a bobcat
(no moose,knock on wood) but the only deer I hit was on my motorcycle(ouch).
Have you called any salvage yards?

jboogie · 12-14-2006, 08:21 AM

I guess i was kinda lucky because it only messed up the lower bumper cover and fog light (things i can replace/fix). I pulled the dented in part out the best i could.

BTW.. I never knew deer smelled as bad as they do.. I dont know if its brain, guts or crap thats putting off the odor but i cant seem to get rid of the smell.. Its fading or Im getting used to it..

Forgot to mention that i have a X-Runner.. I dont think the ARB bumper thing will look very good on the X