Hidden Jeep Danger

[jeep_boss]

Wondering if this has happened to anyone else here. A couple of weeks after I bought my Jeep, I had NAILED my hip bone right in front of my left kidney on the door latch retainer:

The impact bruised my kidney and caused a deep hematoma, and it hurt like hell.

Several months later, I swung myself into my Jeep and did it AGAIN! Nailed myself in the same spot, there was already internal scar tissue from the last incident.

I'm actually going to see a doctor soon to get it checked out. I bumped into something in the area the other day around the house, and I could still feel damage from those two impacts.

Has this happend to anyone else? I hate that damned thing!

 

[Thunderhead]

That beauty has ripped just about every belt loop on my pants. Same belt loop every time. And my seltbelt gets sandwiches between the door and that

 

[sgtjdgelinas]

Twice my foot has slipped while getting in and I've fallen on this damn thing, one hit my back and the second I had a bruise on my ass for two weeks.

 

[Chris]

This hasn’t happened to me, but apparently a lot of forum members such as @Stinger have someone torn off lots of belt buckle loops on them!

 

[glwood]

This hasn’t happened to me, but apparently a lot of forum members such as @Stinger have someone torn off lots of belt buckle loops on them!

Happened to me on a new pair of jeans. I was pissed.

 

[Chris]

Happened to me on a new pair of jeans. I was pissed.

I keep trying to figure out how that happens to you guys! I wear jeans every day and it’s never once happened to me.

 

[glwood]

I'm sure it has something to do with being short and stubby.

 

[KCsTJ]

I'm a paralegal. Let's file a little class action lawsuit for actual damages..... pain and suffering, loss of income, mental anguish, et al.
That would put enough $$$$$ in our pockets to afford any mods we want.
;-)

 

[jeep_boss]

I'm a paralegal. Let's file a little class action lawsuit for actual damages..... pain and suffering, loss of income, mental anguish, et al.
That would put enough $$$$$ in our pockets to afford any mods we want.
;-)

YOUR HIRED!

 

[KCsTJ]

Hey, don't temp me, Iol.... ;-)

 

[FireJeep]

Not trying to criticize, but maybe it is your technique for getting into your jeep, I have never had this happen to me so I am just taking a guess here...... of course, now that I have said that it will happen tomorrow morning at 0500 when I am leaving for work!

 

[derekmac]

It's never happened to me, but it has happened to just about every passenger that's sat in the front.

 

[Thunderhead]

Not trying to criticize, but maybe it is your technique for getting into your jeep, I have never had this happen to me so I am just taking a guess here...... of course, now that I have said that it will happen tomorrow morning at 0500 when I am leaving for work!

After 4 belt loops; I learned my lesson and get in being aware of it.
I’m 6’1

 

[cliffish]

I was reading about this when I first got my jeep and had no idea what it was about...well 4 belt loops later it is pissing me off. the worst part is I don't know if it when I get in or out as I only notice it at night when I take my pants off.

 

[EJD]

Has this happend to anyone else? I hate that damned thing!

Has never happened to me but I have hit my funny bone on it once (not f'ing funny btw).

I'm curious though, when this happens are you getting in or out? I have these GraBar handles that I use and never even come close to the door striker.

 

[TJ4Jim]

The only hidden danger that I am aware of is the one that takes all the money out of my wallet everytime I get in.

 

[T Crawford]

I haven’t caught it yet, my real problem is my Jeep keeps finding my wallet and buying things for it

 

[Chris]

Knock on wood, no belt loops yet. Sorry @jeep_boss that this has turned into belt loops, but I think the point is that striker is dangerous to knees, belt loops, and just about anything else, huh?

 

[Jeepaholic]

I literally hang on my roll bar handles as I get in and out until I'm positioned for entry or exit. One of the best add ons ever!

 

[jeep_boss]

Not trying to criticize, but maybe it is your technique for getting into your jeep, I have never had this happen to me so I am just taking a guess here...... of course, now that I have said that it will happen tomorrow morning at 0500 when I am leaving for work!

Yeah, it is definitely due to how I have to get in. I'm tall and my Jeep has a 5.5" long arm lift. I have to step in with my right foot in the footwell, then grab the steering wheel and swing myself inside. It's not foolproof and if anything goes wrong - I nail myself badly :/

Has never happened to me but I have hit my funny bone on it once (not f'ing funny btw).

I'm curious though, when this happens are you getting in or out? I have these GraBar handles that I use and never even come close to the door striker.

Getting in! :\