Roll over question - NorCal FJs2024-03-29T06:47:04Zhttp://norcalfjs.com/forum/topics/roll-over-question?feed=yes&xn_auth=noLOL! I have to say that my g…tag:norcalfjs.com,2011-07-22:2131553:Comment:1362162011-07-22T04:45:22.526ZBritMokhttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/MarkRoache
<p>LOL! I have to say that my glutes got a workout that day.</p>
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<p>It's true... learning is fun, afterwards :)</p>
<p>LOL! I have to say that my glutes got a workout that day.</p>
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<p>It's true... learning is fun, afterwards :)</p> Me, too. That was hard to wa…tag:norcalfjs.com,2011-07-22:2131553:Comment:1361732011-07-22T02:52:37.193ZCA Anniehttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/CAAnnie
<p>Me, too. That was hard to watch</p>
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<p>Me, too. That was hard to watch</p>
<p> </p> Boy, that's the truth... you…tag:norcalfjs.com,2011-07-22:2131553:Comment:1361712011-07-22T02:52:03.934ZCA Anniehttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/CAAnnie
<p>Boy, that's the truth... you wont be watching the inclinometer</p>
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<p>Boy, that's the truth... you wont be watching the inclinometer</p>
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<p> </p> My stomach still gets a bit q…tag:norcalfjs.com,2011-07-22:2131553:Comment:1361452011-07-22T00:51:01.011ZLancehttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/Lance
My stomach still gets a bit queasy every time I watch that video Mark
My stomach still gets a bit queasy every time I watch that video Mark You can tip your FJ this much…tag:norcalfjs.com,2011-07-22:2131553:Comment:1361342011-07-22T00:04:05.724ZFJ Drivinhttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/Walt
<p>You can tip your FJ this much:</p>
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<p>You can tip your FJ this much:</p>
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<img/> Quite honestly, if you are cl…tag:norcalfjs.com,2011-07-21:2131553:Comment:1360702011-07-21T17:06:38.496ZRoss Woodyhttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/RossWoody
<p>Quite honestly, if you are close to rolling, the last thing you will be looking at is the inclinometer. As BZ said, you will peg it long before you reach the "tipping point". Once getting close, it's really about momentum. In an uphill / down hill situation, once your uphill tires leave the ground you are screwed. I've rarely seen anyone "drive out" of an uphill lift where both tires are off the ground. The torque at the rear axle will want to continue rotating you backwards. In a down hill…</p>
<p>Quite honestly, if you are close to rolling, the last thing you will be looking at is the inclinometer. As BZ said, you will peg it long before you reach the "tipping point". Once getting close, it's really about momentum. In an uphill / down hill situation, once your uphill tires leave the ground you are screwed. I've rarely seen anyone "drive out" of an uphill lift where both tires are off the ground. The torque at the rear axle will want to continue rotating you backwards. In a down hill rear tire lift, you have to power out of it. If you stop, the force will continue rotating you forward.</p>
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<p>For side hill, it really depends on how much stuff is loaded high up. In stock form, you can really lean over. But once you start loading the roof, you have to be more sensitive. If you feel that you are going to tip side ways, the best way out is to turn downhill and drive out of it. Most people's reflexive action is to turn up hill, which is the worst thing to do.</p> Hey guys be nice.
I didn't do…tag:norcalfjs.com,2011-07-21:2131553:Comment:1359452011-07-21T04:34:34.432ZAndrewhttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/Andrew
<p>Hey guys be nice.</p>
<p>I didn't do on purpose I swear.</p>
<p>If it wasn't for you two guys I woulda went home that night.</p>
<p>Hey guys be nice.</p>
<p>I didn't do on purpose I swear.</p>
<p>If it wasn't for you two guys I woulda went home that night.</p> Yea Bz just easy for you to s…tag:norcalfjs.com,2011-07-21:2131553:Comment:1359252011-07-21T04:31:20.090ZAndrewhttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/Andrew
<p>Yea Bz just easy for you to say.My truck rolled twice and I didn't do it on purpose.</p>
<p>I don't care what anyone else says but I wish I still had it.</p>
<p>Yea Bz just easy for you to say.My truck rolled twice and I didn't do it on purpose.</p>
<p>I don't care what anyone else says but I wish I still had it.</p> Yep, side to side is what's s…tag:norcalfjs.com,2011-07-21:2131553:Comment:1358952011-07-21T04:06:45.777ZMoreFJlandhttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/CarlMoreland
Yep, side to side is what's scary. Even moving slow. You can lose your balance point in a heart beat. I was riding shotgun in my buddy's 84 toy pickup many years ago at the Rubicon. We were all alone (young & stupid). He had to back up to try another approach, and for some reason, backed up along the side of a hill very slowly. Next thing I know we're about to roll to the passenger side. He stopped, but you could fell the truck was still on edge. What's he do next? Climbs out the the driver…
Yep, side to side is what's scary. Even moving slow. You can lose your balance point in a heart beat. I was riding shotgun in my buddy's 84 toy pickup many years ago at the Rubicon. We were all alone (young & stupid). He had to back up to try another approach, and for some reason, backed up along the side of a hill very slowly. Next thing I know we're about to roll to the passenger side. He stopped, but you could fell the truck was still on edge. What's he do next? Climbs out the the driver door, which transfers the weight to my side, and it begins to roll again. I had to reach up to grab the steering wheel to pull myself out the driver door & hold the weight to the driver side. We had to wait awhile for someone to come by & help us out. I too am okay with front/back…tag:norcalfjs.com,2011-07-21:2131553:Comment:1358892011-07-21T02:53:19.324ZBritMokhttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/MarkRoache
<p>I too am okay with front/back but freakin' terrified of side tilt. Take a look at me exercising my fear glands in this clip: <a href="http://norcalfjs.com/video/mark-on-chaparral-trail">http://norcalfjs.com/video/mark-on-chaparral-trail</a>. I'm pretty sure the inclinometer did not exceed 20 degreees side tilt, but I was scared the whole time. It looks very tame from outside the rig.</p>
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<p>As Boss said, trust your arse!</p>
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<p>Mark.</p>
<p>I too am okay with front/back but freakin' terrified of side tilt. Take a look at me exercising my fear glands in this clip: <a href="http://norcalfjs.com/video/mark-on-chaparral-trail">http://norcalfjs.com/video/mark-on-chaparral-trail</a>. I'm pretty sure the inclinometer did not exceed 20 degreees side tilt, but I was scared the whole time. It looks very tame from outside the rig.</p>
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<p>As Boss said, trust your arse!</p>
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<p>Mark.</p>