Pour one out for a fallen Yukon

[JamesLond]

Well, after a bunch of work and money, my kid wrecked the car. She's bruised up a bit, but fortunately she'll be just fine.

As for the car, ain't no coming back. The roof is absolutely smashed in, the frame is jacked, and the driver side suspension is in pieces in a field somewhere.

I'm not really sure what I'm gonna do with it since the trans seemed to already be on its way out.

Regardless, I guess I really just wanna give my appreciation to the community here for helping me out so much when I was fixing this thing up. At least the way I figure it, my pockets are lighter but my brain isn't thanks to you guys.

 

[tungsten]

Glad to hear she's OK,Yukon gave its life to protect hers.

 

[wjburken]

Sorry to hear about your Yukon.

Very glad to hear that your kid is okay.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Sorry to hear about your Yukon. Good news is your daughter is okay.

If she was in smaller vehicle [similar to a Trax] the outcome would have been probably a lot worse. The Yukon did it's job!

 

[mattbta]

Glad your kiddo is ok, that’s what is important. Took me a long time to understand that as a youth.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

A truck can always be replaced, but not human beings. I'm very glad to read that your daughter is OK. Most important.

Hopefully, you can find a similar replacement truck and remain an active member of this Forum.

I will have a toast to your truck, RIP, later today.

 

[OR VietVet]

So glad the daughter is fine and hopefully learned from her experience. Sounds like a roll over. The Yukon did it's job. Knowing that, it sounds like you may be leaving the forum. WHY? Get another one and start over with the building or drive the hell out of it. It is a proven commodity after all.

 

[MassHoe04]

I will echo the comments made about the truck doing its part to keep your daughter safe! Glad to hear she will be OK.
Also... Hope you might decide to stay with us. I am sure everyone would be willing to help find another one and advise you on any work that may be required.

 

[Matthew Jeschke]

Sorry to hear for the loss of your truck. Good thing she was in a truck. I have this thought running through my mind if I ever crash mine. I have 3k in truck and about 10k in custom motor, transmission, and works. My plan is if I wreck mine to pull the parts I built and through them into another truck. The chassis is very common.

 

[RAMurphy]

So glad your daughter is fine. As has already been stated the truck did its job in protecting it's (and your) precious cargo. Not known here on this site, but my current 2002 Tahoe is our second 2002 Tahoe. We were on vacation 6 months after purchasing our brand new first one when a camper (rental) we were towing blew a tire and got away from my wife (she was driving) and we flip 2.5 times down the highway - ended up on the roof. The camper went farther than we did. both my wife and I and our three daughters walked away with minor injuries (I took the biggest hit with a gash to my head and right elbow). I replaced that Tahoe with essentially the same version. I still believe if we were in a lessor vehicle - the outcome would have been different.

 

[03X2]

Well, after a bunch of work and money, my kid wrecked the car. She's bruised up a bit, but fortunately she'll be just fine.

As for the car, ain't no coming back. The roof is absolutely smashed in, the frame is jacked, and the driver side suspension is in pieces in a field somewhere.

I'm not really sure what I'm gonna do with it since the trans seemed to already be on its way out.

Regardless, I guess I really just wanna give my appreciation to the community here for helping me out so much when I was fixing this thing up. At least the way I figure it, my pockets are lighter but my brain isn't thanks to you guys.

Glad that she’s okay! Trucks can be replaced…….

 

[03X2]

Well, after a bunch of work and money, my kid wrecked the car. She's bruised up a bit, but fortunately she'll be just fine.

As for the car, ain't no coming back. The roof is absolutely smashed in, the frame is jacked, and the driver side suspension is in pieces in a field somewhere.

I'm not really sure what I'm gonna do with it since the trans seemed to already be on its way out.

Regardless, I guess I really just wanna give my appreciation to the community here for helping me out so much when I was fixing this thing up. At least the way I figure it, my pockets are lighter but my brain isn't thanks to you guys.

Hey! I can understand your frustrations, however, echoing others here - you know the “benefits and durability” of these vehicles. Let’s find another, salvage what you can, post duplicates, and press on… I haven’t been on here long, however, from what I‘ve seen, I’m sure you’ll have the support of all of us here!!
Gooo Tahoe! Profoun Yukon!
okay, that’s a stretch ——

 

[DadsToy]

Wow., Hope you can find another good bone Tahoe to play with again. Have any pictures of the wreck Unit.

 

[OR VietVet]

2004, 3/4 ton Suburban 2500 4x4 low hours vortec 6L, for parts -...

For parts for your 3/4-ton truck or for your wheeling project.Great for conversion project. Everything from computer to nice running LQ4 6.0L LS motor and drivetrain still intact. Runs nice. Drives....

corvallis.craigslist.org

Hope it does not look this bad.

 

[Rocket Man]

Like others have said, I’m super glad your daughter is ok. One of the best things about these vehicles is they drive like a car but underneath everything they’re trucks with truck frames and they can take tremendous hits and still protect the occupants where unibody cars crunch like pop cans. If the frame got bent it must have been a helluva rollover. If you could, we’d all like to see pictures.

 

[JamesLond]

So glad the daughter is fine and hopefully learned from her experience. Sounds like a roll over. The Yukon did it's job. Knowing that, it sounds like you may be leaving the forum. WHY? Get another one and start over with the building or drive the hell out of it. It is a proven commodity after all.

I'll likely continue lurking. I was putting up the cash and fixed this one up for her, but she says she'll handle getting her replacement car.

So if she wants another Yukon, so be it. I'll definitely dissuade her from getting a major fixer upper like this one was if it comes to it though.

It was way too much work and the part & tool prices added up fast even though I did it all on my own.

 

[OR VietVet]

I'll likely continue lurking. I was putting up the cash and fixed this one up for her, but she says she'll handle getting her replacement car.

So if she wants another Yukon, so be it. I'll definitely dissuade her from getting a major fixer upper like this one was if it comes to it though.

It was way too much work and the part & tool prices added up fast even though I did it all on my own.

Look at the new tool assortment and knowledge you now have. I can attest to one thing though. The older I get, the less I look forward to some mechanical tasks I do on my own rig or on others that I do on the side. Who knew that doing a water pump on a 2005 Duramax required a special 12 point socket and a gear tooth blocking tool that sets in the inspection cover at the transmission/torque converter. I do now. Been a long time since I even thought of 260 ft. lbs. torque.

 

[swathdiver]

my kid wrecked the car.

As for the car, ain't no coming back.

Glad she's ok James, the truck did her part. Now go out and buy another when you can. These are such safe vehicles compared to little 4 wheelers.

Any pics of the truck afterwards?

 

[mountie]

Find someone who goes to local auctions...... A lot of trade-ins that may surprise you.