Just to show you how well built these landcruisers are.Glad everyone is safe.
Our New Land Cruiser Saved Our Lives
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When were those tires manufactured? They're molded with a 4-number date code at the end of the jargon that begins with the letters DOT on the sidewall. I'm wondering if they were low mileage, but old?
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For those that were asking about the tires, they were Treadwrights. Installed by the PO earlier this year. Warden 285/75R16 AT's. Was running 38 psi (last checked 10 days prior to failure). Probably had 10-12k miles on them.
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No problem. We were lucky to walk away after rolling 4+ times at 70 mph and ending up more than 100 ft. per the police report from the lane we were traveling in. Everyone swears that these re-treads are okay, but.....
Let's just say I'll spring for the extra few dollars on my next rig. I know tire failure could happen on factory new as well, but, these seemed to come apart at the seam where they fuse the new tread on. Maybe this was an anomaly, but is saving a couple bucks on tires worth the risk?
I wouldn't wish this experience on anyone. The Good Lord was definitely looking out for us. The first responders we talked to were amazed we all walked away virtually unharmed. I hope this never happens to anyone else.
Cruise safely.
Let's just say I'll spring for the extra few dollars on my next rig. I know tire failure could happen on factory new as well, but, these seemed to come apart at the seam where they fuse the new tread on. Maybe this was an anomaly, but is saving a couple bucks on tires worth the risk?
I wouldn't wish this experience on anyone. The Good Lord was definitely looking out for us. The first responders we talked to were amazed we all walked away virtually unharmed. I hope this never happens to anyone else.
Cruise safely.
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Damn glad to hear everyone was ok. I have been worried about mine with the RTT on top making it roll much easier.
Makes me glad I went with Duratracs over Treadright as well. Not blaming the re-tread but if that's where the split happened then it speaks for its self.
Makes me glad I went with Duratracs over Treadright as well. Not blaming the re-tread but if that's where the split happened then it speaks for its self.
Wow really glad everyone is ok, expecially the little ones,
my insurance experience went like this. built 85 toy, stolen. they drove/lived in it for 4 months, until they blew a rod bearing and dumped it (oil pump was going bad when stolen, almost 4k miles put on it w/ 0 oil pressure). they stripped everything easily taken off and left it.
insurance compant said it was worth 600$, haz mat cleaing was 400, because there were needles in it. totaled.
i had been watching CL since it was stolen hoping to see it pop up for sale, so i had been printing out adds for comp trucks. thier first offer was 600$, i gave them all the comps i had, sat down with the adjuster and explained that an 85 wasnt comparable to a 86/87 in value and ended up with a $2800 check. bought it back for 120. dropped a new engine in and had fun for a few more years.
personal items however were limited to 150 iirc, that included all my recovery gear camping stuff etc, i had added my winch and canopy to the insurance but i got like 50 for the canopy and 100 for the winch.
so im gussing your probably mostly screwed for the tent and awning, even if they were added to the policy.
so moral is dont give up fighting and give them lots of comps and you should get a reasonable price for it.
my insurance experience went like this. built 85 toy, stolen. they drove/lived in it for 4 months, until they blew a rod bearing and dumped it (oil pump was going bad when stolen, almost 4k miles put on it w/ 0 oil pressure). they stripped everything easily taken off and left it.
insurance compant said it was worth 600$, haz mat cleaing was 400, because there were needles in it. totaled.
i had been watching CL since it was stolen hoping to see it pop up for sale, so i had been printing out adds for comp trucks. thier first offer was 600$, i gave them all the comps i had, sat down with the adjuster and explained that an 85 wasnt comparable to a 86/87 in value and ended up with a $2800 check. bought it back for 120. dropped a new engine in and had fun for a few more years.
personal items however were limited to 150 iirc, that included all my recovery gear camping stuff etc, i had added my winch and canopy to the insurance but i got like 50 for the canopy and 100 for the winch.
so im gussing your probably mostly screwed for the tent and awning, even if they were added to the policy.
so moral is dont give up fighting and give them lots of comps and you should get a reasonable price for it.
Not meaning to be critical, but since I drive a large Wanderlodge motorhome, I've watched the videos from the tire mfg's about how to deal with blowouts. The response they recommend is completely counterintuitive. They say put the gas pedal to the floor instead of letting up. The blowout produces a force vector to the side of the blowout. The vehicle will move in that direction unless there is a counter vector. Accelerating produces a compensating forward vector and helps keep the vehicle traveling straight.
Don't know how much of this is applicable in smaller vehicles and if it would have made a difference in your case, but I do know I keep these facts at the front of my mind when I'm driving my bus.
YouTube - How to Handle a Tire Blowout in Your RV
I should add that having been in an FJ55 when my wife rolled it at high speed on I-80 in Wyoming, I understand completely your affection for the integrity of the vehicle in rollovers. It's one reason why we bought the 80.
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Thanks, that was actually informative. And glad I will have that knowledge in the future.
I bought mine rolled, and fixed it. I can attest to the amount of heavy metal that is in the roof of an LC80. I had to straighten mine. It is one of the reasons that I won't part with it. Toyota builds a solid truck.
Our 87 4wd Toyo van was hit head-on by a Grand Cherokee at 50+MPH. My wife was driving. When I arrived at the scene, the Jeep was laying on its side on the roadside with the front axle torn out. I drove the Toyota van away from the scene. We didn't even lose the freon from the AC! I had to replace the front body, but never even re-aligned the front end. The steering column was bent and the dashboard was destroyed, but the AC still works fine. 6 years later, the front tires are still wearing evenly! The Jeep didn't fare so well... Some salvage yard profited. We still have the van. We like it!
Our 87 4wd Toyo van was hit head-on by a Grand Cherokee at 50+MPH. My wife was driving. When I arrived at the scene, the Jeep was laying on its side on the roadside with the front axle torn out. I drove the Toyota van away from the scene. We didn't even lose the freon from the AC! I had to replace the front body, but never even re-aligned the front end. The steering column was bent and the dashboard was destroyed, but the AC still works fine. 6 years later, the front tires are still wearing evenly! The Jeep didn't fare so well... Some salvage yard profited. We still have the van. We like it!
Glad you guys are OK and many thanks for posting this info about your wreck. I have much the same truck as what you rolled as far as lift and tire size, and it's making me rethink my use of a roof tent on this vehicle. It's primarily our family camping/expedition/road trip rig, so safety is a major concern. I just ordered a Turbo Tent and I'm going to see how that works out. I'm definitely going to think twice about Treadwrights too.
Wow Adam that is crazy. Sorry about the truck but glad you guys are okay!
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Thanks Chris. Hopefully I'll find another soon.
I bought a wrecked FJ60 once for $500. Frame was straight as an arrow, with a dented passenger side fender, drove great just needed some brake work done. The owner said he hit a ford excursion at speed, totaled the excursion. He gave the Ford owner and family a ride home in the cruiser and drove it for a few more years before parking it. I love that story and it's why we drive cruisers in our family.
Thank god, that you and your family had so much luck!
As i read this, i`m glad that i have AHC (Active Hight Control), who lowers the car automatical when i drove on a fast pace.
And i have the advantage of a lift, when driving offroad...
Hope you find a solution together with your insurance!
As i read this, i`m glad that i have AHC (Active Hight Control), who lowers the car automatical when i drove on a fast pace.
And i have the advantage of a lift, when driving offroad...
Hope you find a solution together with your insurance!
I agree with your statement. I blew a left rear at 75 mph+ and just let off the gas and moved slowly over to the shoulder with no violent action at all. This was on a straight level section of road with a stock vehicle and tires ("snow tire" equivalent).
It made a lot of noise as the tire beat up the wheel well and that corner of the truck dropped down, but there was no issue to pull over.
Still, I'm glad our friend and his family walked away from their crash.
I have driven my 80 all over the southwest. We've been to San Diego, LA, dizzyland twice, up to Ventura and such. We've been to Vegas several times, and over to Havasu.
All of the way, I have complained about dragging along 6,000 lbs of 4x4 on trips where we never leave pavement. I get 14 MPG on a good day and the tires cost $250 each. That hurts the wallet in a big way. I have often wished that I had a Rav-4 for the trips.
But there is no way to put a price on safety.
I see your crash. I have seen an 80 hit a 60 ton crane at 80 MPH. Everybody walked away from the wrecks. Mine has been rolled over. 14 MPG and $250 per tire is a small price to pay.
My family is safe, and it is well worth the cost.
All of the way, I have complained about dragging along 6,000 lbs of 4x4 on trips where we never leave pavement. I get 14 MPG on a good day and the tires cost $250 each. That hurts the wallet in a big way. I have often wished that I had a Rav-4 for the trips.
But there is no way to put a price on safety.
I see your crash. I have seen an 80 hit a 60 ton crane at 80 MPH. Everybody walked away from the wrecks. Mine has been rolled over. 14 MPG and $250 per tire is a small price to pay.
My family is safe, and it is well worth the cost.