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anyones truck froze to the ground?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 08bluetacoma, Feb 27, 2012.

  1. Feb 27, 2012 at 9:23 AM
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    HPaap72

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    i got so stuck in a mud field on year in an audi a4 that the whole undercarriage froze to the ground. took 4 days to get it out, broke a winch on a jeep, and it took a f250 to yank her out.
     
  2. Feb 27, 2012 at 9:52 AM
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    :worthless:
     
  3. Feb 27, 2012 at 10:04 AM
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    Yup!

    We've already had 80+ degree weather this month so not much snow here either.
     
  4. Feb 27, 2012 at 10:08 AM
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    saundern

    saundern Swerve for nothing

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    this is why in live in the south :D and tomorrow's high is 70! :woot:
     
  5. Feb 27, 2012 at 10:11 AM
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    Aw9d

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    Man I want to see some pic's of this.. I've never had to deal with cold weather.. It was 81 outside yesterday and I was washing my truck in board shorts and flip flops..
     
  6. Feb 27, 2012 at 10:13 AM
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  7. Feb 27, 2012 at 12:11 PM
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    08bluetacoma

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  8. Feb 27, 2012 at 12:26 PM
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    Pugga

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    That looks like Mother Nature had some help from say a garden hose :D
     
  9. Feb 27, 2012 at 12:27 PM
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    Aw9d

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    Wow that sucks! I'm glad I don't live in the snow.
     
  10. Feb 27, 2012 at 12:56 PM
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    what year? I a got a Mk3 1999, 20 mpg+ with non eco driving :D (if I can get traction lol)
     
  11. Feb 27, 2012 at 1:00 PM
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    I don't think you were stuck to the ground, it was probably you brakes frozen to your drums, i've had that happen, a little nudge in reverse usually frees up everything. Living in our climate is sure hard on vehicles, i would trade the snow and ice for warmer temps any day.
     
  12. Feb 27, 2012 at 1:09 PM
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    Here is mine
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    Hate it though...
     
  13. Feb 27, 2012 at 1:33 PM
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    yup!
    i figure it would take some ice villian with a freeze ray to stick a truck to the road surface.:)

    i've had my e-brake frozen before. didnt take much.

    snow is insane. i like my weather better.
     
  14. Feb 27, 2012 at 1:37 PM
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    My e-brake freezes my drums if I use it in the snow. The first time it happened I had to put the truck in 4L and give it a lot of power to get it rolling. Now I just block the tires.
     
  15. Feb 27, 2012 at 2:44 PM
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  16. Feb 27, 2012 at 4:38 PM
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    Growing up in BC and living as an adult in Alberta I have never had my vehicle stuck right to the ground. I don't usually use my e-brake anyways so I shouldn't have to worry about it freezing. There is some good hints here just in case if it ever does happen to me.
     
  17. Feb 28, 2012 at 12:50 AM
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    Lucky you, I've been waiting for snow in Tahoe since November.. Is that where are the snow went?

    Just playing.. Lol
     
  18. Feb 28, 2012 at 1:01 AM
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    Was at the mall and this happened to me. One of those single digit wind chill below freezing days. Wife wanted to go out to the mall. The only space open had a pool of water and i just so decided to back into the spot. Was in the mall for about four hours. Came out and put it in 1st gear and the car wouldnt go(rwd). gave it a little gas and nothing. Went out to look and yup, it was frozen in place. Mall security just happen to be coming down the lot so i waved him down. He went and got a bucket of hot water and i was on my way.
     

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