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I hit a freakin chicken...would you believe it?

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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 04:35 AM
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Default I hit a freakin chicken...would you believe it?

Broke my headlight cover and one of my park lights...I am so mad I am fixin to explode. Some ahole down the road lets his chickens loose to "graze"...so much for free range gdamn chickens. He will pay, though..one way or another.

So, just go ahead and get the parts through Chrysler, right? Any other suggestions?

Had the car for a little over a month, geez...
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 04:59 AM
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id check some ebay prices before paying dealer prices.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 05:01 AM
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Dam_.

I hit 2 Armadillo's when I was in LaFayette about 15 years ago in a rental. And the funny thing is-they were about 1/4 mile apart on the same drive. 15 seconds apart!

My company paid for it though.

Tough luck.

Whatcha' gonna' do?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 05:18 AM
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Default Re: I hit a freakin chicken..would you believe it?

That really sucks!

Look at the bright side though.........at least you have dinner taken care of!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 05:27 AM
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Default Re: I hit a freakin chicken..would you believe it?

Originally Posted by tashspop
id check some ebay prices before paying dealer prices.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHRYS...spagenameZWDVW

I would not buy this one. Looks like the original owner used HIDs.

Which side?
 

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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 05:40 AM
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Default Re: I hit a freakin chicken..would you believe it?

Why did the chicken cross the road ??

To get to the other side.



But seriously.....
Good luck getting her all fixed up
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 06:07 AM
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Default Checking the internet for oem replacement

Chrysler dealership has to special order...$496.00, they say it is a complete assembly. I'm having a hard time finding replacement oem on the internet, if any of you know of any I would appreciate you putting me on it.

Drivers side, btw...
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 06:19 AM
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Default Re: I hit a freakin chicken..would you believe it?

i would ask the guy for his insurance, tell him he is responsible
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by mrphotoman
i would ask the guy for his insurance, tell him he is responsible
My insurance had to pay for the damage my dog caused when he escaped and got hit by a car.

SOB kills my dog and sues me-what a pr&%#k!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:17 AM
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Default Re: I hit a freakin chicken..would you believe it?

Why did the chicken cross the road? To meet a Crossfire. JK

Sorry to hear about your misfortune. There are some lights including fog lights on e-bay right now.

 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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Default Re: I hit a freakin chicken..would you believe it?

Cajun, have you checked out LKQ salvage?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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Default Re: I hit a freakin chicken..would you believe it?

Originally Posted by cajuncrossfire
Broke my headlight cover and one of my park lights...I am so mad I am fixin to explode. Some ahole down the road lets his chickens loose to "graze"...so much for free range gdamn chickens. He will pay, though..one way or another.

So, just go ahead and get the parts through Chrysler, right? Any other suggestions?

Had the car for a little over a month, geez...
It's a half a day project to replace. They have to take the entire front fascia off to get the light out and a new one in. I have no clue abou the price. I just had two replaced this monring 8/26/08
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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Default Re: I hit a freakin chicken..would you believe it?

Let's see ? You live where ? Louisiana ? I suppose you should feel lucky it was just a chicken ! Them snappin-gators will take out the whole drivetrain !!! AaaaaaaEeeeeee !
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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Default Re: I hit a freakin chicken..would you believe it?

http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ shows headlight assembly, MSRP $433, your price $350.73, plus shipping.....
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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Default Re: I hit a freakin chicken..would you believe it?

You can get one for $200 for a "very nice" OEM used one on car-part.com
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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Default Re: I hit a freakin chicken..would you believe it?

check ebay for the headlight, i paid 200 for both, i've recently seen each go for around 100-120.

side light, get from dealer or go ebay clear/smoked.

car-part as the other member said too. check LKQ (dont' pay more than 150 for a HL)

when buying used, make sure the 4 mounting tabs are good.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Default Re: I hit a freakin chicken..would you believe it?

The chicken crossed the road to prove to the possum that it could be done!!

MikeR
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 06:27 AM
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Default Thanks for the input folks..adjuster will be here this am

got a $50.00 ded for comprehensive coverage so I'm only out $50.00. Now all I have to do is argue with the adjuster to get oem part instead of something out of Brazil.
 
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