ohh the humanity.
Builds Tucker and Roma's 75 FJ40 Restore
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Damnation!
I was just scrolling through this thread admiring the high standard of workmanship once again ... only to find this massive destruction/carnage.
Lives are obviously the most important thing ... but I feel your pain that's for sure...
Kia kaha (stay strong) as they say here in Maori..
I was just scrolling through this thread admiring the high standard of workmanship once again ... only to find this massive destruction/carnage.
Lives are obviously the most important thing ... but I feel your pain that's for sure...
Kia kaha (stay strong) as they say here in Maori..
ufg8r
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It'll buff out..... 
I know y'all will get it back together in no time flat, and now you've got quite a story to tell. Like everybody said, glad you and Tucker made it through unscathed!
I know y'all will get it back together in no time flat, and now you've got quite a story to tell. Like everybody said, glad you and Tucker made it through unscathed!
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First off glad no ones hurt. That doesn't put the trucks back together but that is most important thing that everyone is fine. The older I get the more that means. Showed some people the pics and the first words were hope they are alive.
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Sucks, to say the least and glad occupants were ok.
Based on the pic, I'd care to guess the load exceeded the GVWR of the trailer, tongue weight of both trailer and 100, and towing capacity of the 100. The tongue weight must've contributed to roll since the PS rear tire blowing shouldn't.
Crazy ride, I bet.
Can still see the change suspended, mid air, as I rolled around it and don't think I'll ever forget the eerie, sinking feeling. Think the 80/100/200s I've seen that tumbled held up very well, as most walked away.
Based on the pic, I'd care to guess the load exceeded the GVWR of the trailer, tongue weight of both trailer and 100, and towing capacity of the 100. The tongue weight must've contributed to roll since the PS rear tire blowing shouldn't.
Crazy ride, I bet.
Can still see the change suspended, mid air, as I rolled around it and don't think I'll ever forget the eerie, sinking feeling. Think the 80/100/200s I've seen that tumbled held up very well, as most walked away.
I'm sad for what happened there...but glad that everyone walked away.
What happened?
What happened?
Check post 267 on page 14 Allen.
Very sorry to see this happen to such an awesome rig, version 2 will be an awesome tribute to this truck!
Those pics make me want to install a full cage.
My Gosh!!! THANK GOD, yall are Ok.
But Danm what a shame to loose such a awesome rig!!
But Danm what a shame to loose such a awesome rig!!
Just heartbreaking!! Glad you both came out unscathed.
Thanks God you are ok,I almost had a heart attack when I saw the picture. very sad.
WOW! Glad no one was hurt. I feel like going out and giving my white 100 a kiss on the hood
brian
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lord i'm going out to tuck my 75 in.
Delancy, The 99s had 6500lb towing weight. It should have been OK. A stock hard top 40 weighs in about 3500lbs add some for accessories etc.... maybe 4k max. The trailer looks to maybe had another 1000lbs of parts on it. Most tandem axles are at least 3500lb axles and that trailer looks really light maybe 11-1200lb. So it should have been below the trailer towing weight of the 100 and probably the trailer too. But loading, tire condition etc... are obviously unknown. But I think it could have been within the recommendations of both the trailer and Cruiser.
It is unfortunate. It does not seem like it should have happened as the second tire should have balanced the load to a stop.
Sorry for your loss. It looks like they were a pair of beautiful trucks.
Delancy said, Sucks, to say the least and glad occupants were ok.
Based on the pic, I'd care to guess the load exceeded the GVWR of the trailer, tongue weight of both trailer and 100, and towing capacity of the 100. The tongue weight must've contributed to roll since the PS rear tire blowing shouldn't.
Crazy ride, I bet.
Can still see the change suspended, mid air, as I rolled around it and don't think I'll ever forget the eerie, sinking feeling. Think the 80/100/200s I've seen that tumbled held up very well, as most walked away.
It is unfortunate. It does not seem like it should have happened as the second tire should have balanced the load to a stop.
Sorry for your loss. It looks like they were a pair of beautiful trucks.
Delancy said, Sucks, to say the least and glad occupants were ok.
Based on the pic, I'd care to guess the load exceeded the GVWR of the trailer, tongue weight of both trailer and 100, and towing capacity of the 100. The tongue weight must've contributed to roll since the PS rear tire blowing shouldn't.
Crazy ride, I bet.
Can still see the change suspended, mid air, as I rolled around it and don't think I'll ever forget the eerie, sinking feeling. Think the 80/100/200s I've seen that tumbled held up very well, as most walked away.
That's a suggested weight used in commercials, not a tow rating, and best used to determine how big a boat can be safely hauled.
I bet there's more there than 1K, but irrelevant because the weight is on the tongue, which has a maximum rating of 750lbs listed.
Add half of the 4k of the 40, because the weight of the engine is in front of the front trailer axle, and it's like a giant, unpredictable lever pushing down on the ass and of the tow rig.
100 GVW 5k
100 GVWR 7.2k
Assume the trailer has an adjusted (down) 3,500lb capacity per axle, that's a 9,200lb payload capacity.
This load is far less than 9,200Lbs.... 9,200lbs is a lot more than the 6,500 tow capacity, but can guaran-damn-tee you'd have to be a seasoned hauler to safely travel at the limits of what's posted on the pillar.
Just because it says one thing, it isn't a blanket statement that covers all variables.
Loading says it all, not only weight distribution and securing to the trailer, but a trailer that's structurally sound.
The other factor is braking, and the trailer doesn't have.
Especially a rear trailer tire, which assuming this had to be, because the other three in the pics aren't blown out.
When reading west of OKC, immediately assumed the section of roller coaster highway at Tinker, but this stretch is flat and featureless.
Doesn't matter and not wanting to add insult to injury, plus appears Tucker and Roma are well on their way to rebuilding, so nothing can be added beyond condolences to them.
Hopefully others seeing will give consideration to safety, and purpose of my diatribe.
arcteryx
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First, thank the Lord no one was injured. Cruisers mean nada compared to lives.
Second, I have had 2 complete blowouts with my double axle trailer. I am unsure how that could have happened, that is the reason for a second axle/tire. Each time I have been afforded time to slow down and pull over. The only thing I can think of is the trailer was unevenly balanced/loaded which caused for immediate unevenness that caused the flippage.
The 100 has a large tow cap for what it is, the limiting factor is the brakes and rear suspension. The engine has no problems towing 6500. In this case, the trailer and truck were probably in the 5500-6000 range which is under the TC. But in the end, there are many variable- how it was loaded, does it have a brake controller, air bags, driver experience, tire condition, etc. Many variables.
All that said, my 100 will be the reserve TV for me. I tried to make it my main TV but after towing with our now sold diesel Excursion, the long wheelbase and diesel engine make the 100 mediocre at best.
Third, @roma042987 if you want to sell the rolled 100, email me.
Second, I have had 2 complete blowouts with my double axle trailer. I am unsure how that could have happened, that is the reason for a second axle/tire. Each time I have been afforded time to slow down and pull over. The only thing I can think of is the trailer was unevenly balanced/loaded which caused for immediate unevenness that caused the flippage.
The 100 has a large tow cap for what it is, the limiting factor is the brakes and rear suspension. The engine has no problems towing 6500. In this case, the trailer and truck were probably in the 5500-6000 range which is under the TC. But in the end, there are many variable- how it was loaded, does it have a brake controller, air bags, driver experience, tire condition, etc. Many variables.
All that said, my 100 will be the reserve TV for me. I tried to make it my main TV but after towing with our now sold diesel Excursion, the long wheelbase and diesel engine make the 100 mediocre at best.
Third, @roma042987 if you want to sell the rolled 100, email me.
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I'm horrified to see those pictures. Fortunately no was hurt, and that's what matters most. We know you'll be Land Cruising again soon enough.
