Pulling out shrubs
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It is my understanding that you should pull in forward rather than reverse, as the rear diff is stronger than the front. You will put more load on the front diff reversing than driving forward. Depending on how much pull you need, you may require to use low range for the additional torque. Do so, smoothly.*
twitchee2
Member
I would pull forward.
Also, if you have an old wheel or perhaps your spare tire, you can lay the strap over the tire and then tie it to what ever you are pulling out. This lifts and pulls at the same time. much better than pulling sideways.
a couple of examples:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq_Gb46eXr4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHC-AA1xj4w
Also, if you have an old wheel or perhaps your spare tire, you can lay the strap over the tire and then tie it to what ever you are pulling out. This lifts and pulls at the same time. much better than pulling sideways.
a couple of examples:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq_Gb46eXr4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHC-AA1xj4w
rallypoint_1
Member
Would it be helpful to soak the surrounding area prior to pulling the stump/shrub out?
TheDurk
Elite Member
This is another excellent reason to use the wheel technique described above. It's an old farmer's trick for pulling fence posts with tractors. With the wheel, the shrub lets go in a vertical vector.
Reverse pulling should be the last option if possible due to the size of the gear in the transmission. Now I've pulled with reverse in certain circumstances and always cringe at it. The tire pulling method or winch with snatch is always good 
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Sounds like a GREAT excuse to buy that winch
.Sounds like a GREAT excuse to buy that winch
Wedgy
New member
Is there any damage that can occur to the tranny when you are pulling with the vehicle in park ? As opposed to pulling in neutral with the brakes on. I know on the grass it will just slide but on pavement where the tires can really get some traction.
19963.4lsr5
New member
You need weight, torque, and traction. The 4Runner lacks 2 of them out of the box.
Use low range and if your using a snatch cord you can use the rubber band effect to increase your pulling power. If you have a drop hitch flip it upside down and the shorter the chain or whatever the more it will pull down the read and aid in traction.
My 94 Cummins weighs 6300lbs. My brothers 2015 1 ton Cummins weighs 8000lbs. The 4Runner weighs 4,000lbs. Just to put stump and bush pulling into perspective.
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Use low range and if your using a snatch cord you can use the rubber band effect to increase your pulling power. If you have a drop hitch flip it upside down and the shorter the chain or whatever the more it will pull down the read and aid in traction.
My 94 Cummins weighs 6300lbs. My brothers 2015 1 ton Cummins weighs 8000lbs. The 4Runner weighs 4,000lbs. Just to put stump and bush pulling into perspective.
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twitchee2
Member
Yes, of course. You can potentially break the parking pawl. If you are referring to the bronco in the video. I suspect he is tied off to that giant tree behind him, it is definitely not in park.
96RedRunner
Senior Member
Let us know how this turns out for you.
Could get interesting, like we see WTB add for rear hatch with glass, JK.
Good Luck with the job.
thegipper
New member
Pulling out tree stumps of any size you can forget about it unless you have a tank.
I pulled out some rather large shrub stumps about 2-3' in diameter with my ZJ. At first, it was a no go and I doubt my 4runner would have done any better. The trick was to dig around the base of the stump to expose the major roots. Then use a sawzall with a really long blade and cut through all of the big roots. Once I did this, it yanked them out just fine in 4lo.
We've even tried using a rather large John Deere tractor up at our hunting land to dig up/pull out tree stumps and it doesn't even budge them.
I pulled out some rather large shrub stumps about 2-3' in diameter with my ZJ. At first, it was a no go and I doubt my 4runner would have done any better. The trick was to dig around the base of the stump to expose the major roots. Then use a sawzall with a really long blade and cut through all of the big roots. Once I did this, it yanked them out just fine in 4lo.
We've even tried using a rather large John Deere tractor up at our hunting land to dig up/pull out tree stumps and it doesn't even budge them.
+1 and I've pulled out a fair few. Did this Oak tree not too long ago. 4lo + Diesel = Effortless!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXFZYaEhy7k
thegipper
New member
Once all of the major roots are cut and its dug out, its pretty easy.
Without doing the prep work, its nearly impossible to rip out a decent sized tree stump with any standard truck.
Cool video and nice LC!