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I did a stupid thing tonight. There was some activity on the property across the road from me and I decided to investigate. As I was driving down the road (one lane country road) I got distracted looking at what was going on and ran off the shoulder ending up three feet off the level of the road with a tree in front of me and another smaller tree ten feet behind my vehicle.I estimate the "grade" from where I ended up was about 30 degrees.
Being a cheap *astard I didn't buy a 4wd truck when I purchased and I was STUCK. Both rear wheels were spinning in the mud/dirt/forest debris. GREAT- I figured I would have to call a tow truck for 100 bucks to get me out of my stupidity....
I walked home and got some small carpet pieces and decided to at least TRY to get out on my own. After a half hour of gently rocking the vehicle and making use of the available materials in the area I was able to get back on the road.
Why did I post this? 1) I feel really good I didn't give up and spend 100 dollars on a tow truck. 2) I wanted to suggest people keep trying until they REALLY have no other options.
Umm yeah that wasn't a good idea, it destroys your clutch
1. Not if done carefully
2. Not if OP doesn't have a clutch
A couple years ago I got a rental pickup stuck in some muddy slop on a jobsite. It was a Sunday, with no one else around. I had the same options as OP - call for help or keep trying. I kept trying and worked my way out, in much the same way as OP did.
$100 tow bill or $2000 transmission replacement? A second vehicle and tow rope has worked for me. The worst thing about 4 wheel drive, is your ability to get in over your head and get really stuck.
I have a two wheeled drive pickup and have several for the last 15 years. I do also have a 4x4 for almost as much time and had several in work trucks. You can get into a bind in a hurry if you don't think things through.
Umm yeah that wasn't a good idea, it destroys your clutch
189,000 miles on the truck already so the clutch damage (if any) is irrelevant at this point. Perhaps I have damaged it by my actions BUT I wasn't going to spend 100 dollars today to save on potential damage done getting out of the ditch.
I am just so glad I was able to extract myself from a very difficult situation. While I walked back the mile to my house initially I was fearing the worst (100 bucks out of pocket just for investigating suspicious activity across the road). I felt so good when the truck finally eased out of the ditch.......
I did a stupid thing tonight. There was some activity on the property across the road from me and I decided to investigate. As I was driving down the road (one lane country road) I got distracted looking at what was going on and ran off the shoulder ending up three feet off the level of the road with a tree in front of me and another smaller tree ten feet behind my vehicle.I estimate the "grade" from where I ended up was about 30 degrees.
Being a cheap *astard I didn't buy a 4wd truck when I purchased and I was STUCK. Both rear wheels were spinning in the mud/dirt/forest debris. GREAT- I figured I would have to call a tow truck for 100 bucks to get me out of my stupidity....
I walked home and got some small carpet pieces and decided to at least TRY to get out on my own. After a half hour of gently rocking the vehicle and making use of the available materials in the area I was able to get back on the road.
Why did I post this? 1) I feel really good I didn't give up and spend 100 dollars on a tow truck. 2) I wanted to suggest people keep trying until they REALLY have no other options.
Congrats. Love the spirit and dedication. That's what people lost - ability to act themselves. Someone else will rack the weights at the gym, someone else will pull the truck out, someone else will fight for you, or a kid in a bunker will play video game called drone killing people. I command you. Screw hundred bucks, but hurray to the DIY or die man!
Congrats. Love the spirit and dedication. That's what people lost - ability to act themselves. Someone else will rack the weights at the gym, someone else will pull the truck out, someone else will fight for you, or a kid in a bunker will play video game called drone killing people. I command you. Screw hundred bucks, but hurray to the DIY or die man!
I have always HATED to ask for help. My world view is if I got myself into a situation it is up to me to get out of it. Asking for help is a sign of weakness.
I feel a sense of freedom that I didn't have to ask others for help.....
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