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pulling out a stuck vehicle..any danger from doing it in reverse?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by aficianado, Jan 30, 2010.

  1. Apr 30, 2012 at 9:23 AM
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    CrackerJackMack

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    Or trying to get someone unstuck.... just say'n..
     
  2. Apr 30, 2012 at 9:24 AM
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    Why do they put tow hooks on the front then and not the rear? I am too interested!
     
  3. Apr 30, 2012 at 9:30 AM
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    For getting pulled out by the guy that knows how to drive. :cool:
     
  4. Apr 30, 2012 at 9:31 AM
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  5. Apr 30, 2012 at 9:31 AM
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    +1 For you sir
     
  6. Apr 30, 2012 at 9:37 AM
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    The tow hooks on the front are intended to pull your truck out.

    I however, do retrievals for the off-road races in the area. I pull trophy trucks and class 1s out of sticky situations often. If it's stuck in silt, I usually back up to it and pull it forward. But rollovers, I prefer to attach to the front and reverse when flipping them over. Better vantage point and easier to tell when the vehicle is about to fall, so I know when to quit pulling. I've pulled several "broke" cars off course with the front as well. I do it conservatively, and try not to yank aggressively. It really comes down to your discretion. If pulling in a forward gear is conceivable, do so. If it is a tricky pull, and you need to see what is going on, pull from the front. It may even come down to safety. Again, use your discretion. End story.....lol
     
  7. Apr 30, 2012 at 1:01 PM
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    this is a very good point
     
  8. Apr 30, 2012 at 1:11 PM
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    There is danger in recovery pulls in reverse. There is also danger in recovery pulls with a forward pull. Using ones brain can minimize the danger considerably. Listening to that "spidey sense" that says "its a bad idea" goes a long way.

    As far as danger fron a broken strap, etc, the front windsheild offers much more safety that the non-reinforced back window, but putting a heavy jacket on the strap will reduce rebound in either case. Point #1 also applies, use a big enough strap, and keep it in good condition.

    The transmission would be one of the last things on my worry list, especially since you should be in 4lo. I wouldn't be worried about the R+P specifically in reverse either, while it is possible to shock load the gears and break teeth in either direction, they are not somehow weaker in reverse. Solid axle 'yotas run on the front diffs on the reverse drive side, always have.

    My biggest concern is the lack of strong front recovery points on stock tacos, other than MAYBE the trd o/r tow hook. I can't say for sure, as I haven't seen one in person.
     

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