Thread: Why aren't trucks wide enough? Jason question.
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Old 01-20-2024, 05:08 PM   #70 (permalink)
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It would cause lots of damage if it just exploded a regular bumper, but if the vehicle were designed with it in mind from the beginning, it should prevent tons of damage.

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