Nice Parking Job

**Elvota** · 03-26-2006, 10:05 PM

Bored Thursday after work, so I thought I'd mess around. Wasn't bored for long.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f1...ta/Flopert.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f15/Elvota/Floped.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f15/Elvota/Flop.jpg

Not to bad though... considering.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f15/Elvota/Damage.jpg

Once I got it on all fours again, I pulled the plugs, put 'em back in, and it started right up. 3.0's aren't that bad after all. Drove out fine and now have a story to tell.

Never know until you try.

WSU4runner · 03-27-2006, 01:46 AM

That sucks man, but it does make a good story

What are your plans with the damage? Chop the rear? That's my plan when I break those rear windows

V_Runner · 03-27-2006, 03:27 AM

that suxs...time to whip out the bond-doh

westy44runner · 03-27-2006, 06:53 AM

Steve sorry to see that. I know the feeling...but I had some steel to protect my sheet metal, well most of it.

Did the only damage occur on the rear drivers quarter panel? If thats the case its definitely not as bad as it first looks when its laying on its side but still...

You could bob the rear end??

Good luck..

4rnr · 03-27-2006, 07:08 AM

you lucked out on the damage end, keep us posted on the bob

**Elvota** · 03-27-2006, 08:34 AM

I am thinking bob as well, but may just replace the window for now. Nothing really damaged except the tail corner and the glass. DS mirror didn't even get a ding, fell right into a hole.

Anyone know how to best approach the insurance company, if at all? I have full glass coverage, and I thought I'd just say a rock came up and hit the window... because that's kind of what happened.

AZ4ME · 03-27-2006, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvota

Anyone know how to best approach the insurance company, if at all? I have full glass coverage, and I thought I'd just say a rock came up and hit the window... because that's kind of what happened.

Ya that's kinda what happened.

95SlowRunner · 03-27-2006, 02:07 PM

That sucks but a good way to show off your SAS!

kent · 03-27-2006, 06:02 PM

Steve, were you by yourself or with other trucks when you tipped?

shazaam · 03-27-2006, 06:06 PM

wow ... that sucks

**Elvota** · 03-27-2006, 09:45 PM

I was alone and no that is not a good idea and yes I have learned my lesson and no I won't do it again and yes it was impossible to get it back on all wheels by myself and no the closest tree wasn't within my two tow straps and yes I had to buy more and no those didn't work either and yes I used another truck eventually and no my flashlight didn't last....

Seems like the general consensus is that flopping sucks... of which I must agree, but would be more down if I hadn't built the rig just to see what it (and I) could do. Sucks to have to fix when I'd rather upgrade, but not so bad that it happened.

Plus, I forgot to mention that the rock bars I welded on did great!

The PS didn't rip off when I pulled the truck down, and the DS must have stopped the door from caving in, as it has a dent/ grind as well.

So, now I know how far to the left I can lean. I wonder how far to the right it will go.....?

Jdizzydub · 03-27-2006, 10:33 PM

That looked like it hurt, glad to know you got 'er right side up. Hey where was that at?? I'm moving down to Chandler in July..

benman · 03-28-2006, 09:43 PM

Oh man, I've got a lump in my throat seeing that happen to your truck.

Sounds like you got a story to go with it.

You know what they say - bruised but not broken.

**Elvota** · 03-29-2006, 12:32 PM

No doubt. I was lucky in a lot of ways. So weird to see the ground coming up to the window like that. Was really slow, though, so no real impact.

Gonna try and get things put back together this weekend.

Jdizzydub, It was out by Deer Valley Airport, which really isn't a place to seek out for wheeling, just close to my house. Lot's of guys on this board can show you around the Phx area when you get here. Florence and the Table Mesa area are really good... there are tons of places within a 45 minute circle of downtown... and even more beyond.

AZ is great for dirt, and rocks... not so much for mud.

Jimmeh · 03-29-2006, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvota

AZ is great for dirt, and rocks... not so much for mud.

No, but up near Index in WA there is quite a bit of mud

Epic Ed · 04-04-2006, 09:04 AM

DOH! Steve!! Yer killin' me. "...rock came up and hit the window."

Dude -- you should have called me. I live right down the road from where you flopped. Who eventually came to your rescue?

Glad the damage is minimal and you weren't out in the boonies. I'll PM you my phone number.

Ed

bob200587 · 04-04-2006, 09:08 AM

Could have used that situation to do some work under there...beats layin on you're back.

**Elvota** · 04-04-2006, 09:30 AM

Yeah Ed.... I thought about that for sure, but no number. Micki and I got my work truck down in the gulley and pulled Elvota back on all fours. The rig was stubborn, but finally came over.

bob200587... didn't have time to work on it that night, but now I just plan to push the rig back over on it's side in my garage for easy access in the future.

03-26-2006, 10:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Elvota Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,458	Nice Parking Job Bored Thursday after work, so I thought I'd mess around. Wasn't bored for long. http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f1...ta/Flopert.jpg http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f15/Elvota/Floped.jpg http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f15/Elvota/Flop.jpg Not to bad though... considering. http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f15/Elvota/Damage.jpg Once I got it on all fours again, I pulled the plugs, put 'em back in, and it started right up. 3.0's aren't that bad after all. Drove out fine and now have a story to tell. Never know until you try. __________________ ================ 1990 4Runner \| V6 3.4 \| 5spd \| 240 someoddthousand miles \| SR5 \| SAS \| RLS \| 35's \| ARB \| TJM \| 217 to 1 \| W8000 - four wheels \| three sticks \| two hands \| one trail - RIGITY DIGITY

03-27-2006, 01:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
WSU4runner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mill Creek, WA Posts: 458	That sucks man, but it does make a good story What are your plans with the damage? Chop the rear? That's my plan when I break those rear windows __________________ ~93 4Runner~ 33" MT/R's, fj80's in rear, and ball joint spacers in the front

03-27-2006, 06:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
westy44runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 886	Steve sorry to see that. I know the feeling...but I had some steel to protect my sheet metal, well most of it. Did the only damage occur on the rear drivers quarter panel? If thats the case its definitely not as bad as it first looks when its laying on its side but still... You could bob the rear end?? Good luck.. __________________ '86 Toy Flatbed with a few modifications

03-27-2006, 07:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
4rnr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,178	you lucked out on the damage end, keep us posted on the bob __________________ poop 1988 stock 4runner, v6, 5spd, soft top. 1990 fj62 stock and mint! 1992 4runner, 3.4, auto, SAS'ed, Marlin USA springs (4"/5"), 37" PBR's, 30 spline Longfields, Hydro assist, dual inchworms (5:1, twin stick, 23 spline, chromo output, 10* clock) 5.29's, lockrite's, custom exo, custom snorkle, High angle drivelines drive shafts, 108" wheelbase, Warn hs9500i, Electronic shifters by AWshifting, Mcintosh/Dynaudio a/v system. The build up...http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=74915

03-27-2006, 08:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Elvota Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,458	I am thinking bob as well, but may just replace the window for now. Nothing really damaged except the tail corner and the glass. DS mirror didn't even get a ding, fell right into a hole. Anyone know how to best approach the insurance company, if at all? I have full glass coverage, and I thought I'd just say a rock came up and hit the window... because that's kind of what happened. __________________ ================ 1990 4Runner \| V6 3.4 \| 5spd \| 240 someoddthousand miles \| SR5 \| SAS \| RLS \| 35's \| ARB \| TJM \| 217 to 1 \| W8000 - four wheels \| three sticks \| two hands \| one trail - RIGITY DIGITY Last edited by Elvota : 03-27-2006 at 09:43 AM.

03-27-2006, 03:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
V_Runner Banned for stupidity Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ludlow, MA Posts: 397	that suxs...time to whip out the bond-doh

03-27-2006, 02:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
95SlowRunner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 24	That sucks but a good way to show off your SAS! __________________ 1995 4-runner Sr5 , Bj spacers, downey coils and spacers, 4crawler 3in body lift, 33x12.50 BFG Mud Terrain tires on Centerline Convo Pro's 1992 Jeep Wrangler

03-27-2006, 06:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
kent Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 50	Steve, were you by yourself or with other trucks when you tipped?

03-27-2006, 06:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
shazaam Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,080	wow ... that sucks __________________ Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, and the lesson afterwards. <-- the artist formerly known as sdastg1

03-27-2006, 09:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
Elvota Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,458	I was alone and no that is not a good idea and yes I have learned my lesson and no I won't do it again and yes it was impossible to get it back on all wheels by myself and no the closest tree wasn't within my two tow straps and yes I had to buy more and no those didn't work either and yes I used another truck eventually and no my flashlight didn't last.... Seems like the general consensus is that flopping sucks... of which I must agree, but would be more down if I hadn't built the rig just to see what it (and I) could do. Sucks to have to fix when I'd rather upgrade, but not so bad that it happened. Plus, I forgot to mention that the rock bars I welded on did great! The PS didn't rip off when I pulled the truck down, and the DS must have stopped the door from caving in, as it has a dent/ grind as well. So, now I know how far to the left I can lean. I wonder how far to the right it will go.....? __________________ ================ 1990 4Runner \| V6 3.4 \| 5spd \| 240 someoddthousand miles \| SR5 \| SAS \| RLS \| 35's \| ARB \| TJM \| 217 to 1 \| W8000 - four wheels \| three sticks \| two hands \| one trail - RIGITY DIGITY Last edited by Elvota : 08-01-2007 at 11:05 PM.

03-27-2006, 10:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jdizzydub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mill Creek, Washington Posts: 562	That looked like it hurt, glad to know you got 'er right side up. Hey where was that at?? I'm moving down to Chandler in July..

03-28-2006, 09:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
benman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 56	Oh man, I've got a lump in my throat seeing that happen to your truck. Sounds like you got a story to go with it. You know what they say - bruised but not broken.

03-29-2006, 12:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
Elvota Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,458	No doubt. I was lucky in a lot of ways. So weird to see the ground coming up to the window like that. Was really slow, though, so no real impact. Gonna try and get things put back together this weekend. Jdizzydub, It was out by Deer Valley Airport, which really isn't a place to seek out for wheeling, just close to my house. Lot's of guys on this board can show you around the Phx area when you get here. Florence and the Table Mesa area are really good... there are tons of places within a 45 minute circle of downtown... and even more beyond. AZ is great for dirt, and rocks... not so much for mud. __________________ ================ 1990 4Runner \| V6 3.4 \| 5spd \| 240 someoddthousand miles \| SR5 \| SAS \| RLS \| 35's \| ARB \| TJM \| 217 to 1 \| W8000 - four wheels \| three sticks \| two hands \| one trail - RIGITY DIGITY

04-04-2006, 09:04 AM	#16 (permalink)
Epic Ed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 655	DOH! Steve!! Yer killin' me. "...rock came up and hit the window." Dude -- you should have called me. I live right down the road from where you flopped. Who eventually came to your rescue? Glad the damage is minimal and you weren't out in the boonies. I'll PM you my phone number. Ed __________________ '95 4Runner\|32x11.5 BFG TA KOs\|Hi-flow Cat\|Dynomax muffler; 2.25" exhaust\| Downey Headers\|4.88 gears \|Detroit EZ locker \|Detroit TruTrack\|BJ spacers\|Downey HD coils\|2" rear spring spacers\|Rancho RS9000X/RS5000s\|WARN hubs\|TJM T15

04-04-2006, 09:08 AM	#17 (permalink)
bob200587 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,802	Could have used that situation to do some work under there...beats layin on you're back. __________________ 87 4runner 4x4 SR5 22RE ARB Bull Bar, 31X10.50 Mastercraft M/T's, Stock 4.10 Gears, Mellowtone Muffler AISIN Manual Hubs, Marlin Crawler Sliders 181XXX miles 92 Ford Ranger 4x2 4.0L 4 speed auto FOR SALE Needs Transmission And Head gasket work. Contact me for Details. Facebook "An Open Mind is Like a Fortress with its Gates Unbarred and Ungaurded." "There are two kinds of people in this world that go around beardless: boys and women, and I am neither one." -Greek saying

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04-04-2006, 09:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
Elvota Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,458	Yeah Ed.... I thought about that for sure, but no number. Micki and I got my work truck down in the gulley and pulled Elvota back on all fours. The rig was stubborn, but finally came over. bob200587... didn't have time to work on it that night, but now I just plan to push the rig back over on it's side in my garage for easy access in the future. __________________ ================ 1990 4Runner \| V6 3.4 \| 5spd \| 240 someoddthousand miles \| SR5 \| SAS \| RLS \| 35's \| ARB \| TJM \| 217 to 1 \| W8000 - four wheels \| three sticks \| two hands \| one trail - RIGITY DIGITY