1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
Long time no see TP.
Driver Stuck in resi driveway
- Thread starter Mr Shifter
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clean hairy
Well-Known Member
"I was required to run what Orion said, and this is what happened"
Let Managment explain to the Authorities what this Orion thing is that gets Drivers stuck in a driveway!
Let Managment explain to the Authorities what this Orion thing is that gets Drivers stuck in a driveway!
Ring Sport
Well-Known Member
Think about it. The bumper is right on the ground. How do you suppose a tow truck is going to get chains onto the axle and pull it out at a straight angle with the bumper on the ground? You can't hook the axle from the side and pull it out without risking screwing up brake lines and what not that would be attached to the backside of the wheel. As well as screwing up the body. And hooking the bumper is a big no no as you risk pulling the whole backside of the package car off. I have seen that personally happen and the driver was charged with an accident because of it. Tow truck wasn't involved as it was a rural route and a farmer offered to pull him out of being stuck.
Brownwrench had the right idea, lumber and a floor jack.
PT Car Washer
Well-Known Member
Wrap a strap around the rear of the package car attached to the boom of the tow truck. Think big tow trucks. The big ones that are used for pulling tractor trailers out.
clean hairy
Well-Known Member
Yup! Thats what I was trying to refer to!
rod
Retired 23 years
Wrap a good size 6" snatch strap around the bumper----hook to good size vehicle--give it hell---snatch ups truck backwards probably bending rear bumper up a ways--find a good strong loading dock-- back into it faster than you normally would--bumper is bent back into shape--go about you business.
1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
I push and pull quite a few into shape that way, but they often get a raised area because of stretched metal. Then it's friction wheel and welder time.
onehandsolo
Well-Known Member
In my center we have been warned not to post pictures like that on social media. Possible discipline up to termination.
Mugarolla
Light 'em up!
Had a hitch on an old P1000. Got hitch stuck into pavement going a a decent incline to a business.
Shop came out. Jacks, 2x4's, tow straps, etc. Could not free it.
After about half hour of trying, called a tow truck. Business had 2 entrances. He got in front of me, hooked cable to front axle and pulled me free in about 2 minutes.
Funny part was that tow company was right across the street and they were going historical watching mechanics try to jack it up and use 2x4's.
They did not even charge a penny. They were more than happy just to show UPS "how it's done."
Tortuga
I AM THE MiLKMAN
Not going to lie, this happened to me. A neighbor saw the whole thing and ran over with a 3 ton floor jack and some 2x4s. The jack was able to lift each side enough to stick some of the wood underneath the tires. I got it out and was able to complete the rest of my day lol. Best part about it was that management never knew what happened.
Est.1998
Well-Known Member
Fido
Don’t worry he’s friendly
Brownsocks
Just a dog
Why would you pull in to a driveway thats at the beginning of a turn lane in the center of the road? Park smart and you leave lots of room for cars to pass. Stupid decisions, stupid consequences.
Is this why we should never nose in back?
Overpaid Union Thug
Well-Known Member
Yaaaay! ANOTHER bumped thread.
rod
Retired 23 years
It only 5-6 years old-- not bad
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Levisjeanbulge
Guest
Could be worse with several inches of snow on the ground !!
Shift Inhibit
He who laughs last didn't get it.
Just curious, do you work for ups in any capacity? What’s your obsession with ups trucks stuck in snow & Levi jeans
?
