Pulling an F-250

[Arcking]

Here's a video of me pulling an F-250 (4x4 Diesel) out of a ditch and up a snowy hill. There was a lot of time spent getting the F-250 to it's current position using both the 4Runner and a Tacoma, both stock and running chains in the rear. Thought some of you all might enjoy it:

Video

Suggestions and constructive criticism are welcome.

 

[hgill]

as a person that just got his 4runner, no criticism. Pretty cool vid, thanks for sharing.

 

[eskim0chaos]

DIdnt look like your car was @ operating temp.

Did you lock the CDL?

 

[8086bruce]

Thought you were banned?

 

[jow]

Is the snatching not hard on the frame and etc?? jow

 

[galactic_04]

The impact of the snatch is taken up by the "bungee" affect of the tow strap. Honestly, that's pretty good. The diesel trucks are very heavy!

Anyone that asks about replacing the receiver needs to see this... that's a 6000lb truck easily... probably closer to 8,000

 

[thirstyturtle]

Freaking Sweet. That just made me smile. Love my 4Runner!

 

[Casper421]

Damn!! :bravo: Think you could have done it without the chains?

 

[eskim0chaos]

Thought you were banned?

Who?:lol:

 

[charlier180]

Nice Video! :hatsoff:

Brought back memories of the time I pulled a couple of F250s out of the mud.

 

[SSt4r]

NICE!
What chains are you using & how are they holding up?

 

[DC Dude]

The question is whether the T4R driver was in 4HI or 4LO. I don't think the diff was locked since at times, the front wheels were spinning and the rear wasn't.

It was really no surprise that this F250 diesel was having problems. This is a work truck, not a SUV.

I think this beast only has a rear locker and no hi/lo gearing. What I have noticed is that almost every work truck I see, more often times than not they have bald tires coupled with an empty truck bed.

I had a F250 diesel come up my street with a huge salt spreader and a blade, and with the slight hill that I'm on, when the plow truck stopped, it had a hard time regaining traction. I don't think it helped that it was a 2x4.

For those who have pulled trucks out of ditches, do you mostly use the tow hitch or do you use the frame loop eyes too? I'm not sure what those loop eyes are rated for.

 

[KrazedJD]

Grats, is a good vid to see a lil SUV in comparison to the 250 helping out!

 

[Arcking]

Center diff was unlocked in 4Low - wasn't sure what would work best, but I figured with the chains on the back I'd rather have the brake-assisted limited slip. I've found there is more side-to-side movement with the center diff locked. As to operating temp, the 4Runner hadn't been running all that long and it was around 10F out.

The F250 didn't have aggressive tires (not too much worse than the Cross Terrains on the 4Runner though), but did have 600lbs in the back initially - we moved 300 lbs to the 4Runner though.

There's no way I could have done it without the chains. Heck, I don't think the 4Runner would have made it up the hill without the chains - without the F250 on the way up the tires were spinning even with chains.

The chains are from Tirechains.com (265/65R-17 V-Bar with rubber adjusters) and so far they seem to be holding up very well - I haven't put many miles on mine, but my buddy with the Tacoma has had his for years and other than being a bit rusty, they're just fine. I'd definitely recommend them.

 

[chayos00]

Seeing how the T4R didn't have constant wheel spin in the rear, makes me wonder if these trucks should of had a locking rear diff. Or I should say now, when and if I finally step up to larger tires and if I regear my diff if I should throw a locker in the back. Hmmm....???

 

[Arcking]

Seeing how the T4R didn't have constant wheel spin in the rear, makes me wonder if these trucks should of had a locking rear diff. Or I should say now, when and if I finally step up to larger tires and if I regear my diff if I should throw a locker in the back. Hmmm....???

The Trail Editions, both 4th and 5th gen, have locking rears. Yup, that'd be nice...

 

[chayos00]

The Trail Editions, both 4th and 5th gen, have locking rears. Yup, that'd be nice...

Yeahhhh..... but I wish mine did. I think the Trail Edition wasn't an option on the 08 Model, cuz I know for sure after having my 2wd Ranger w/open diff. I wanted a locker!

 

[bigwebb83]

The Trail Editions, both 4th and 5th gen, have locking rears. Yup, that'd be nice...

there is no 4th gen trail edition and there is no option for a locking rear diff on the 4th gens either...

 

[Yogi4]

there is no 4th gen trail edition and there is no option for a locking rear diff on the 4th gens either...

I beg to differ. I have a genuine 4th gen TRAIL EDITION. It says so on the side of the T4R and on the window sticker. And, it has a locking rear differential (standard equipment on the TE).

Bill W

 

[JB.]

there is no 4th gen trail edition and there is no option for a locking rear diff on the 4th gens either...

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