k2blazen
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hit the gas roll with don't stop on a teiter If it does get it back asap before the oil gets lost or in the combustion chamber .
6) Park- This one is very important.
7) Don't unbuckle your belts until you're sure the rig will stay where it is then recheck park and unbuckle. Brace yourself when you unbuckle!
8) Get out and roll your **** back over!![]()
Bottom line is your adrenaline may be going and you may get in a hurry with things. Take a second and a deep breath, collect yourself and be carefull so nobody gets hurt.:awesomework:
Most of our group will keep the driver in the vehicle on a simple flop to prevent any more misshaps.
Staying buckled in is often quite a bit safer than the guy climbing all over a freshly rolled rig.
Don't forget to point and laugh when your buddy rolls your rig on flat ground.
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I learned the hard way at a young age to just keep my thumbs outta there when driving period. I always tell my passengers to hold thier belts if we go but I still hold the wheel. I'm usually working the wheel till way too late and by that time I don't want my arms flapping while I miss grabbing my belt..
OK I done this once er twice.:redneck: First off a rollover USUALLY happens so fast that you don't have time to think or react before you hit something. Given that this is what I try to do.
1) Grit your teeth as the impact may hurt.:booo:
2) Take your hands off of the wheel but don't grab for **** or stick your hands out. Holding the wheel is a good way to get broken fingers from the steering wheel spokes. Hold your shoulder straps if you can.
3) Hold the brake depending on the situation and direction you're rolling.
After you stop-
4) Not on wheels? Turn off engine.
5) Battery disconnect.
6) Park- This one is very important.
7) Don't unbuckle your belts until you're sure the rig will stay where it is then recheck park and unbuckle. Brace yourself when you unbuckle!
8) Get out and roll your **** back over!
Another thing that comes to mind is after it's rolled back over and the engine is hydro locked the rig needs winched out of where it is. If by Chance like 10,000 people are watching you (Goldendale 05), don't forget to put the rig in neutral while you winch.:redface:...just sayin.:haha:
Bottom line is your adrenaline may be going and you may get in a hurry with things. Take a second and a deep breath, collect yourself and be carefull so nobody gets hurt.:awesomework:
So you guys just give up when you "know" you're going over then huh?:eeek:
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I learned the hard way at a young age to just keep my thumbs outta there when driving period. I always tell my passengers to hold thier belts if we go but I still hold the wheel. I'm usually working the wheel till way too late and by that time I don't want my arms flapping while I miss grabbing my belt.
The biggest thing I see alot, is that people are harnessed up, but way too loose in the shoulders (or mismounted) to do alot of good.
It's hard to explain but here goes.
You should either use both catch cans/rollover valves
And route your fluid breather lines like this. Imagining that you are looking at that from the side and not the top. This way, no matter what, the fluid(s) can not escape, yet they can still breathe.
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Most rolls and flops I've had were different in their own way and the only rule I have is "I'm still driving until I can't". So even during a roll /flop I'm actively engaged with the gas, steering wheel and brakes (even the clutch).
This is a really good thread..
Is there any tricks to help keep the fluid where it needs to be? I was unable to shut the buggy off right away on the second roll so it was running upside down for a few seconds before shutting down. Just really odd to me.