Topic: so what happens to your truck if you flop or roll??

[spaded1]

if you get the engine turned off right away will that help things or just put you in more trouble? ive never flopped or rolled but just in case i gotta be prepared. any tips?

[79coyotefrg]

that really depends on where you are when you flop

[MiniSimp]

Um, everytime I flop I just keep on the gas and drive out of it, Hyena would be a great person to ask about this, he drives on his roof.

[Toymin8r]

you can keep it running 20-30 seconds without any issues but the oil pickup cant get any oil when the truck goes over.  When you flop it back on all fours give it 10 minutes or so to let the fluids drain back where they're supposed to be before starting it.   You will probably blow tons of smoke out of the exhaust pipe for a few minutes after you re-start it too.

[All_Set]

What toyin8r said.

TO add, to be safe, pull the plugs before cranking as oil tends to find its way into the cylinders.  If enough finds it way in you chance a hydro lock situation.  Stand back from the plugs as oil will get everywhere.  Once oil is out of the cylinders, put them back in, and attempt to fire. 

Oh, battery better be 100% secured too.  Best way to burn up a truck, fall on your side/top, arc out, and light up that oil/gas thats dripping from everywhere!

Pick up 100% of your yard sale! 

[jimbo74]

replace any of the fluids your truck just dripped all over the place, check all fluid levels

[YouBet]

When mine went over on the driverside  it ran for about 10sec before I could get it off. Sat on its side for about 20min before we could get it righted. Fired right up with out any problems. Pulled out the spray paint, touched her up, and good as well not new but, as good as it was.

[unclejpl4x4]

 1. shut motor off if U can't save it.
2. assume the roll over position  ( brace your legs in the corners hold the wheel firmly) and yell a few words of meaning.
3.  I would allways pull the plugs.
4. clean up and mess U might have on the ground or in your pants ( spill kit)   

[Hyena]

if it is on its side then try and drive out of it.  most of the time my motor just dies though even though it is a 22re.  when i get it over i hit the starter button real quick to tell of the motor wants to turn over (to make sure there is no oil in cylinders)  if it cranks freely then start it up.  it will smoke for a bit but will be ok.  if it doesn't crank good then pull the plugs and close the hood.  also pull the distributor wire.  crank it over till no more oil come out of the plug holes.  check the gaps on the spark plugs to make sure they didn't get smashed from the compression of the oil (happened to me once)  put them back in and drive away!  don't forget to clean up your mess too.

[93yoda]

To answer you question directly..... you will get body damage...  :yesnod:and your butt will most likely pucker.

[66cobra]

toyotas fold like a cheap suit i highly recommend a roll cage

[Steve_925]

every time i flop my first instinct is to shut the engine off. one time i flopped at hollister, started seconds later let out the clutch and it died, then it hydro locked with oil. deffenatly after you pull the plugs and cap wire shut the hood. i had oil dripping off my face because i didnt do that. i also laid it on its side going up a crevise at moon rocks, it stayed running for about the 20 min it took me to drive it out. just make sure your eye is on the oil pressure.

[4RunnerChevy]

I flopped my runner on its passenger side.  The 4.3 kept runnin, cause my keys came out of the ignition, and fell out the passenger window 

[unclejpl4x4]

I flopped my runner on its passenger side.  The 4.3 kept runnin, cause my keys came out of the ignition, and fell out the passenger window 

seat belts save lives,   we have seen fellow wheeler killed this way

[4RunnerChevy]

I flopped my runner on its passenger side.  The 4.3 kept runnin, cause my keys came out of the ignition, and fell out the passenger window 

seat belts save lives,   we have seen fellow wheeler killed this way

Yes they do, and yes we were wearing them, thanks!

[unclejpl4x4]

o ok i miss read i thot U went out the passenger window  " the keys went out the window" 

[emsvitil]

You

 

[4RunnerChevy]

o ok i miss read i thot U went out the passenger window  " the keys went out the window" 

 

[OldGold3VZE]

Nothing...

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