He got out with minor scratches. I bet the 80 would start if they tried..
UAE Boost Forums • V8 Land-Cruiser in Saudi falls down a 60m well
UAE Boost Forums • V8 Land-Cruiser in Saudi falls down a 60m well
The mighty 80 lives on..
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the frame looks like it has good camber!
It looks like an over the road trailer with no weight on it!
Damn these things are tough!
It looks like an over the road trailer with no weight on it!
Damn these things are tough!
I need an extra set of OEM steel wheels.
Maybe he'll let them go for cheap?
Maybe he'll let them go for cheap?
dibs on engine 
The rest of the passenger area does not look as lucky as the driver's seat. Wonder if it is stronger on that side or just the way it fell.
Still, frick, what a fall.
Still, frick, what a fall.
wonder what kind of mileage it will get with the improved aerodynamics?
That will buff right out....
All I can say is 
. Poor 80.
. Poor 80.
The lower profile will prolly add 2-3 mpg...
I have had some scary moments in my 80 series.....like when you are on the edge of a long drop and your wheels start spinning because the trail is too steep. Luckily, I have gotten out of those situations relatively unscathed.
With that said, most of us know that "Oh, S&(*" feeling. I am sure this guy had it big-time. I would love to see a video of what he saw falling down that hole!
With that said, most of us know that "Oh, S&(*" feeling. I am sure this guy had it big-time. I would love to see a video of what he saw falling down that hole!
Did it say 8 cylinder, I thought they only have 6 in those! Glad to see him survive that crash.
That is just IMPRESSIVE! A total example of of quality engineering.
It's a wishing well. Throw in an old cruiser and his wish for a new cruiser comes true (thanks to insurance)
