Recovery request

[2G4R]

In need of recovery help:( if anyone is around coyote loop near big pine and can assist in a vehicle recovery, or know of any other option to seek out.
I rolled my 1995 4Runner down a hill, just getting into the trail, the first main obstacles. 37.176311,-118.418632. Vehicle is sitting on passenger side. I feel if I can get it back on it’s legs it will start up, although not sure if I can drive it out.
Any advice or ideas is greatly appreciated.

 

[Boostpowered]

If you have a hi lift or farm jack and some wood or even rocks start jacking it up by the top of the passenger door pillar and use rocks or wood as cribbing to get a better position on the jack. If you jack it all the way up you may be able to push it back over by yourself or get in start it turn wheels passenger side and reverse hard and pray . I don't see a winch so thats outta question I wish you were closer I'd come get you

 

[2G4R]

Thanks. Have blocks of wood, but only a bottle jack. Tried that, jacking up from the passenger side, then building up blocks. Unfortunately i guess 3ft min to get it to flip. Jack became too unstable.

 

[Kent R]

In need of recovery help:( if anyone is around coyote loop near big pine and can assist in a vehicle recovery, or know of any other option to seek out.
I rolled my 1995 4Runner down a hill, just getting into the trail, the first main obstacles. 37.176311,-118.418632. Vehicle is sitting on passenger side. I feel if I can get it back on it’s legs it will start up, although not sure if I can drive it out.
Any advice or ideas is greatly appreciated.

I am sending a message to a large area around your location. Do you have cell service

 

[Kent R]

I am sending a message to a large area around your location. Do you have cell service

Please send me your cell number. Also this will be posted on the Eastern Sierra 4X4 FB page. A local club that is always willing to help over there.

 

[2G4R]

Thanks so much. Yes I will b getting breakfast in bishop trying to figure something out

 

[Kent R]

Thanks so much. 707-628-8175. Ian. Yes I will b getting breakfast in bishop trying to figure something out

Ok it will be posted on the forum as an SOS and the messages sent out.

 

[Kent R]

Going to move this to DM.

 

[Lil Bear]

If you have ropes or chains and a come-a-long or highlift, you could possibly use that rock that is below you? I can't tell how far away it is. I see you said you tried a bottle jack so I'm guessing that means no highlift. At least you are ok though! Hopefully you won't be long before its upright again and you are on your way!!

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

In need of recovery help:( if anyone is around coyote loop near big pine and can assist in a vehicle recovery, or know of any other option to seek out.
I rolled my 1995 4Runner down a hill, just getting into the trail, the first main obstacles. 37.176311,-118.418632. Vehicle is sitting on passenger side. I feel if I can get it back on it’s legs it will start up, although not sure if I can drive it out.
Any advice or ideas is greatly appreciated.

After seeing your situation I can see how a cheap portable winch and pulleys could be as important as bumper winches. I wish you luck with getting your rig upright again. The hill looks steep so be sure and anchor your truck to that big boulder before flipping it upright.

 

[itsdchz]

Posted this on the 559 recovery page...

 

[grubworm]

pretty cool! i saw another SOS a short while back and basically within a few minutes of posting on here, the person had help. this DEFINITELY reminds me of "family" where you may not really even know a distant cousin or whatever....but when the call goes out for help, they are there!

 

[Matt Hixson]

Did this story have a successful conclusion?

 

[M Rose]

Did this story have a successful conclusion?

Yes he had several people helping within a matter of hours... I’m not sure of all the details, but I do know it was a successful very coordinated rescue.

 

[2G4R]

it did indeed.. just a little backstory
8-17
last obstacle to the exit,
one more attempt..
sandy ledge to the right, rock on left
bouncing 31" tires and an open diff
rear passenger tire drops off ledge, traction lost
car leans, tilts, that moment when you realize
rolled driver over passenger, no seatbelt
head on the ceiling, quick push to regain position
second roll
watching the scenery pass by
foliage, sky, foliage, sky
big hit front driver
somersault front over rear, interesting sight how the sky rolls by
after the flip, vehicle comes to a rest on passenger side

driver, passenger, back roll up and sun glass intact, all others gone
body bent and dent
exit rear passenger window, doors unable to open
quickly try to clean the site and organize, gather go bag and head off, after about 2 hours of cleaning/ plotting..
debating whether is possible to get back on its wheels using the supplied bottle jack
tried, failed
walk back to town, about 12 hours
girlfriend drops what shes doing, drives 7 hours to come rescue
we get a hotel and relax, lifeless legs dead knees
with a wifi connection the sos goes out- overland bound, SCORR - socal off road recovery
8-18
Next morning people call from all over
2 are in town by 4pm
Quick stop at the market, air down, hit the trail
Arriving after sunset we decide to wait for first light
8-19
3rd arrives at 2am, 300 miles from home
Wake up, share a pot of tea, get to work
Position 2 vehicles, one taking my obstacle in reverse getting into position (front and rear locked crawl box on 35's)
cables come out
high ground - over the top gripping the driver A pillar - first flip, stabilizer
lower - uphill tow
10 hands heave, 4 wheels back down
Hood opens, maintainance check:
battery and fuel evap canister dented, battery blood drips on belts and generator
power steering leaking from lid
no oil in plugs, no fuel leaking
after a few stuttering attemps, starting fuse is found blown- replaced - ignition successful
winching begins
rocks, ledges, and a the rear driver tire off the wheel dont make things easy (yep, popped back on and rolled.. #toyo)

high point cable prevents further rolling as we climb.. slowly
we now get a visitor, dirtbike just came by to see whats up, hang out
final few pulls and its back on the trail
high lift at 20deg to counter trail camber helps put on the spare
3 toyotas drive back to camp, gather everything and clean up
4 drive back to town

3 bastards dont take any kind of payment, only say 'pay it forward' or 'we're a community' or some shit blah blah
after coming from distances up to 300 miles, wouldnt even let me get gas
1 mentions
" hey, report it to your insurance, its a forest rd. marked on the map. you never know.." - very smart
car goes to a storage facility in town, lots of funny looks as i drive the main strip
something in my teeth?
back to work, life
call Progressive and report, they pay
8-22
keep or sell? - keep
craigslist for 3 weeks
donor body found in reno - 700, plus 500 tow gets it to oakland

500 to transport the OG home
using a forklift bodies get swapped along with a few upgrades, 3 days work

scraps sold/ donated
now its back to the smog ref to start the process yet again(3.4 swap'd)... hoping i can pay it forward
Id really like to thank everyone, and the overland bound community for making this recovery possible. Can not express the gratitude
Not sure if im taking away the correct message but..
roll your car, get paid, buy toys, rebuild?

 

[Rick Stanley]

I hope you had a reasonable outcome. I flew the Jeep airlines many years ago as well as Harley airlines a few times. Survived them all with a few bumps and bruises but not recommended if I can avoid it!