I've got an 88 1st gen 4runner, 5" lift (blocks in back), IFS, on 33x12.5 tires.

I'm lucky enough to have one of those cool on dash inclinometers


What are my danger zones with my current rig setup? Thanks for the help, I hope to use this meter for what it was designed for

 

bump,

i would like to know also, and how far can you push a stock one.
wade

 

Too many variables to give one specific angle. Dynamics are a big factor, just standing still maybe 45 degrees. I've pegged the stock gauge more than a few times, so I reworked it for more angle capacity:

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...inometer.shtml

I use the tilt meter more to "calibrate" my internal tilt sense. If I haven't been wheeling in a while, even a 10 degree off-camber spot can feel tippy, a quick glance at the gauge and I see its only 10 degrees and can relax. When it gets over 30 degrees, then you can start getting careful, no quick moves and hope you get more rather than less level fast, like here:

 

Thanks

So when the inclinometer reads this


Its time to climb out your window while cusing

 

I have never flipped over while still on the numbers on a stock inclinometer.
Lots of variables, but in summary, If you are on the gauge still and your truck is fairly stock (no show-truck lift) you'll be fine. I tell freaked out passengers not to worry as long as the things shows <30 degrees. I know I have sidehilled past 30 too but again, lots of variables. I was on 33x9.50s on stock rims with 1 inch body lift and cranked torsion bars, truck was level at rest. some cargo. At about 33 degrees on the gauge it didn't tip over, but it didn't feel very good either.

 

That thing is more like a "Blink Blink" item.

 

I think you mean "Bling bling", ya old timer.

Anyway they are actually somewhat useful.

For future reference Chrome valve stems are to be considered Bling Bling, as are different colored gauge clusters.

 

man, no respect for older folks.

 

hahahaha

It's all in fun. watch some MTV

 

Anyone had any more experience now that a few years have passed? My guess is 39° driver's side, 43° passenger side, if driving solo and driving so slow that it's almost not perceptible. Really would like to tilt mine someday (with straps) and find out.

 

BTW if and when I do get around to actually testing it out does anyone have suggestions of places that would and would not be good places to secure the straps. i.e. my roof rack would be bad.

Maybe this problem of a safe place to tie in is why no one has tested this yet?

 

I have had mine at 30 a few times and I was pinching foam and have gone past 30 and it stopped it felt tippy I went very slow and hoped for the best after that trip I broke out the taps so it could go further and I could get a better idea of my angle I make sure not to go past 32 any more it was a little unnerving.

 

purely a novelty in my book......

You should be able to "feel" when your rig is going over or not.....dont need a gauge to tell ya that

 

Dirt, problem is most of us feel to soon. Are trucks can pull more tilt but we feel like it is going over. The gauge should help build confidence but after a while you will know the TRUE FEEL of aproching the tipping point

 

If I feel like my rig is going over the last thing I have time to do is to look at the meter!!

 

Problem is that some people rely on them too much.....


flops can happen at the most unexpected times...

 

I thought aboot putting one in my 2nd gen, and my dad said "why, if you go too far then you know it" haha

 

I know one wouldn't have helped me

 

But a cage from marlin or all pro would have!

Yea i would assume a flop would be drivable after, in most cases.

BUt that is not. Was that a complete roll or from wheels back onto wheels, or did it stop on its roof?

 

Really way the f over ...