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Where is the best point on the truck to pull from

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ptsimpso, Apr 10, 2010.

  1. Apr 10, 2010 at 7:49 PM
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    ptsimpso

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    I'm going to pull a few small stumps around the yard tomorrow, and I'm wondering where's the best point to tie off to. I have a 4x4 with the tow package.

    I've got a 10000lb tow strap, I figured the trailer hitch is probably the strongest point on the truck, but now I'm wondering if I might get better traction if I tie off to one of the front tow hooks and reverse it out.

    The worst stump I have is 2-3inch diameter cherry with some pretty deep roots, thats the only one I think I'll have traction problems with b/c I won't be able to pull from asphalt.

    Any thoughts?
     
  2. Apr 10, 2010 at 7:52 PM
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    CanadianGuy

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    i would pull in a forward gear, and from the tow hitch or loop around the frame
     
  3. Apr 10, 2010 at 7:53 PM
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    I'd stick with the trailer hitch. Good luck!
     
  4. Apr 10, 2010 at 7:54 PM
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    definitely pull from the tow point.
    good luck.
    post pics of it doing work!
     
  5. Apr 10, 2010 at 7:57 PM
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    Justin723

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    Trailer hitch for the win. And there better be pics or it didnt happen
     
  6. Apr 10, 2010 at 8:01 PM
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    2 -3 inch diameter trunk? that is pretty small, why not just dig down a bit and sawsall it out of there? granted less fun, but a bit safer.
     
  7. Apr 10, 2010 at 10:36 PM
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    kenstar

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    ^ what i was thinking rofl. That's small. I was thinking you had a damn oak tree or some shit. haha.
     
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    Przemekmsu

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    I tried to that with my taco and I slightly burned the clutch. I was trying to pull out some kind of a bush. My recommendation is not to pull anything with the taco.
     
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  11. Apr 10, 2010 at 11:24 PM
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    Trailer hitch will keep the stump from coming through the windshield if you gun it and it breaks free , boing !

    OZ
     
  12. Apr 11, 2010 at 6:38 AM
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    Did the same thing myself a couple weeks ago. I had 3 cedar trees to pull out. Used the front hook 4wd hi the first time and burned the clutch a tad. The last 2 trees I pulled in 4wd lo and the yoinked right out on the first pull no problem. :D
     
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    Right on, thats how I do it
     
  14. Apr 11, 2010 at 11:06 AM
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    Just finished, thought you guys would want to see the results. The cherry I was talking about has been chopped down a couple of times and kept growing back, so the small trunk size didn't do the root system justice, took a couple of pulls, but it came out pretty easy. The big friggin bush required 4lo, but pulled it like a champ.

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  15. Apr 11, 2010 at 2:25 PM
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    Why would you pull on it? That would make you put it in reverse, and your ass in the air thus giving your rear tires no traction. Put it in Low and just yank it out of there. I did the same for a few 5-6" trees at our new house that my dad didn't like.
     
  17. Apr 11, 2010 at 5:22 PM
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    I looove pulling out trees with my truck. So much fun for some reason!
     
  18. Apr 11, 2010 at 5:32 PM
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    have done small trees, bushes with front hook
    4hi in reverse worked great.
    start with light pulls and gradually increase power untill tree comes out.
    each pull usually helps loosen roots untill finally breaking free.
     
  19. Apr 11, 2010 at 5:33 PM
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    Your truck should have a tow hook on the front thats secured to the chassis...or your hitch
     
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