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Old Jul 12, 2008
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Attention Socal Owners. Recovery Vehicle(s) Needed!!!!

i have to regret that i to say that we have a vehicle. that is over the side of a cliff over at santa clarita divide trail. it is properly marked and and tagged for its location. how i came to this situation is that me and three other truckswnt n a night run tonight and while turning, my ABS kicked in and i went the side of a cliff. from what i see, i damaged my right ride mirror, i dented the back part of my bed where it says FX-4, possible other damage might be a damaged front bumper and a busted CV joint. that skidplate really saved my truck from further damage.

currently, it is sitting over the side, about 150ft down and at a 50-60 degree angle.

so if anyone and i mean anyone local who has a truck with a recovery winch, shovels, axes and picks to dig the truck out. cos is caught under a giant bush.

i will cover for fuel for those willing to help.

you can contact Justin at 805.433.3202 since my phone is dead.

any help will be GREATLY appreciated.

thaks

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Old Jul 12, 2008
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What time are you guys starting out there? I have a wedding to go to at 7ish, but if you are starting early i may come try and help. I already posted up on DR for you, and i'm asking around for help.
 
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around nine in the morning
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008
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Ouch bud... thats bad news! :-( If I was living anywhere near out there I would stop by to give that extra hand.. stupid luck sometimes eh? :-(
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008
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least you didn't go all the way over get some pics
 
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glad your not hurt
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008
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cmon guys. i really do hope that you guys at least know someone who has a winch
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008
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cmon guys. i really do hope that you guys at least know someone who has a winch
If all else fails I can get hold of a hi-lift jack if you want to try and manually winch it... we would still need someone to bring the rest of the supplies though (straps, tree saver, etc.).

If all else fails option 2: Call a tow truck, they can winch you out.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008
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Hey, now you have an excuse to buy one yourself, and go install in the field

Glad your ok though, any pics?
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008
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i would do that, but i dont have much $$ in my account. also, it'll look funky with a winch attached to the back
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008
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i would deffenitley come help if i wasnt on the opposite side of the country
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008
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i would come help you in my dads f350 4x4 crew cab it has a monster sized mile marker winch on it.. but your a good good good ways away..
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008
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sorry to hear it. got any pics ?
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008
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*Calling you now* Tommy and myself can get out there if you still need some help. Truck wont be of any help but more man power and tools.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008
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WE GOT IT OUT!!! yayayaayayay!!

i got a video ill get it up later today!


JOSH
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008
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R-F Off Road Rescue Squad now huh? Can't wait for the pics
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008
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yup, we got her out. mechanically, she is ****. nothing wrong with it mechanically. the body isnt bad either. there's a couple of dents on the roof, the right rear corner of the bed has a nice dent in it where it says FX-4 LVL 2, i need to have a windshield replaced and valence panel repaired. considering what it gone through, i couldnt be happier right now
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008
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in for pics, glad to hear you and the truck are aight
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008
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im going to go pass out now...phew long day...ill get pics and vids up tomorrow probably...
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008
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PICS NOW! So it went over a cliff and all it has is a few dents?!?!
 
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im pretty tired myself. dead tired
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008
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well heres a few i took.. i1m having a hard time with photo bucket so i may just get it sorted out tomarrow.. but heres a few

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in the one below..
its hard to see but if you look waaaay down the hill right to the left of the big tree close to the camera you can see 4 yellow yukka plants, thats what stopped him


 

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Old Jul 12, 2008
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WOW.

Robert, you got lucky with the respectively little amount of damage you got. I got a new LMC truck catalog, and they have valances and mirrors for your truck for 100 bucks apiece.

PM me and i'll give you my number and you can get the catalog, or the phone number to call them with.
 
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WOW.

Robert, you got lucky with the respectively little amount of damage you got. I got a new LMC truck catalog, and they have valances and mirrors for your truck for 100 bucks apiece.

PM me and i'll give you my number and you can get the catalog, or the phone number to call them with.
Certifit.com has valances for 40 bucks, check them out too. I've normally found them cheaper than LMC.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008
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wow man, glad you got it out. i bet that was a wild ride!

now do the abs disable mod... asap!
 
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