2017 Raptor deer strike

I hit my second deer with a Raptor last night. Years ago the first one went under the truck with no damage. This one I was not as lucky.

WTF! Didnt even damage the bumper!

xrocket21 said:

WTF! Didnt even damage the bumper!

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Built Ford Tough

As for the OP, hope no-one was hurt.

NoReins said:

Built Ford Tough

As for the OP, hope no-one was hurt.

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You just hope it smashes the bumper so you can upgrade to aftermarket!

How fast were you going when you hit it?

Glad you’re ok. Damn forest rats. A good body shop will get you squared away, be thankful.

xrocket21 said:

WTF! Didnt even damage the bumper!

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I was riding up rt. 9 to Harper’s Ferry years ago. THere’s a twisty section that snakes through a hilly section, just 2 lanes. The other side was stopped, with a bunch of vehicles and we were all thinking ‘what the heck’.. then we saw why. A large deer had bound from the elevated hill, right into the windshield of a minivan, the carcass was embedded impossibly in the front seats with only a couple hooves sticking out and probably more blood than I’ve seen in one place.

Long as nobody was hurt, the rest can be fixed.

brianh87 said:

How fast were you going when you hit it?

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I was traveling about 65, probably slowed down to 50 when i hit it. It smashed the radiator and the truck immediately began overheating.

xrocket21 said:

WTF! Didnt even damage the bumper!

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Yeah,little F&@#er's usually like to take a flying leap before impact...!! Have had 2 land on top of my Tacoma hood... $4K one time/$5K second time....

Damn Kamikaze Deer! That hurts just looking at it.

But everyone's right, glad no one was injured.