RIP 2012 spruce mica :(

Glad you and dad are ok

 

I rolled a truck once....wasn't fun......it's only metal and can be replaced you and your dad cant be replaced.....glad your both ok.

 

So glad to hear you both walked away....

>G

 

Hey man the truck can always be replaced, even if it's probably the sickest color, but you and your family, that's different. Glad ur ok and good luck with the next spruce.

 

sorry op glad everyone is alive and well....are you going to get Duratracs again?

 

Duratracs are good tires for snow and such but no tire is good on ice really

 

Ouch-- I think 20 mph is a reasonable speed for that situation, especially if you had new duratracs. It's always the ice...

 

Glad to see you are ok. I flipped my old truck, it's never pleasant.

Sidebar, would it be possible to grab the spare tire tool? My brother was shorted 2 times and still doesn't have one.

 

I definitely plan on getting duratracs again.

 

Glad the Taco kept you safe. Time for a new one.

 

Living in Canada and experiencing this weather for all my life I agree. But it is what it is. We have all had moments where we felt all was good then it wasnt. Most of the time we can recover but ice will kick your ass.

 

First off, glad to hear that you and your dad are ok.... Now to the fun...

Come on man! That is NOT what we meant when we say "Let's go off-roading!"

 

Glad you were able to walk away and you both are alive! Scary situation!

 

Glad you and your pa are fine.

 

Glad you and your dad are both okay, you can replace your truck, but not a lost life.

 

Great to hear that you and your pops are alright!! Sad to see your Taco go but it did its duty and protected you guys. Maybe you can take a small part from it and put it in your new Taco (shift knob or something). But again glad to hear yall are OK

 

Geez, I don't think the guy needs driving tips now!!
Anyway, I live on the eastern tip of North America and run 4 studded snow tires in the winter. For any of you that run all-seasons, just be aware that winter tires are not better just because of the tread. Winter tires are made of a softer rubber for better traction. All seasons don't cut it in winter. They harden quicker, and just don't grip like snows.

 

Appreciate all the positive replies! Great forum! I have definitely learned a lesson and try to avoid driving in those conditions at all cost. The deal on the spruce looks as if it is falling through. My dealer found 3 locally, but all have sold next to them? Maybe I will get lucky. I am now leaning toward a magnetic grey or black. I love white but my wife hates white vehicles for some odd reason! Lol I would also like Atrac and a locking diff this time around.

 

Wow, glad you & your Dad are OK.
Yep, time for another green truck.
Good luck.

 

Damn dude! Glad to hear you and your dad walked away! There's a reason these trucks earned Good ratings in almost every crash category.

As far as color goes, I would stick with Spruce or maybe Pyrite Mica but it's up to you of course. I have the MGM and it shows scratches and swirls just as bad, if not worse, than black. Unless you buff and polish every weekend.

Way to be in good spirits about the whole thing, you have seatbelts and insurance for a reason