This is why you don't offroad in a field...

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

The Macf

FRF Addict
Joined
Sep 17, 2012
Posts
6,844
Reaction score
3,926
Location
Vegas
So last night I took some friends for a ride in a field. The grass was low but there were patches of stuff that hasn't been cut yet. Come over a himp and say that would be perfect to jump. Put in in reverse and start backing up. Camera says everything is cool, nothing from the sensors. Back up about 20 feet and CRUNCH. Turns out there was a concrete block buried underneath some grass that actually prevented me from backing into a deep narrow ditch. High centered on the rear axle and used 4 high to get out. No noticeable changes in the handling on the way home. You can see the damage that was done.

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1375602920.404198.jpg

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1375602950.399118.jpg

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1375602967.615523.jpg

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1375602981.148847.jpg

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1375602995.732204.jpg
 

MotuMute

FRF Addict
Joined
Jan 18, 2012
Posts
4,824
Reaction score
2,419
Location
Dallas, TX
Here in north central Texas there are no public lands to play on. If I couldn't offroad in fields and their adjoining dirt roads and trails, I don't know what I'd do.

Ya see, I have volunteered to be the inspector of all properties for sale that are within 100 miles. I make it my business to check the fence lines, power line trails, and any interesting topography I encounter along the way. A good pre-run around the place is always in order and then see how it looks pinned lol - then it's right off to the next one.
 

Hockster

My 45ft Bluewater Party
Supporting Member
Joined
Aug 9, 2010
Posts
5,142
Reaction score
1,872
Location
Winchester, Va
Ya man you were very lucky. Its the same reason you never just take off in a field on your snowmobile or 4 wheeler unless you know the field. It looks so tempting but can be so dangerous. Ive had good friends hit stumps and hurt them selves
 

MotuMute

FRF Addict
Joined
Jan 18, 2012
Posts
4,824
Reaction score
2,419
Location
Dallas, TX
This little adventure could have turned out much worse and is a great reason to install rear lighting. Backing up at night sucks in a stock Raptor. Way too dark and can't see shit on your back up camera screen

Inexpensive and only a one beer job to install these stealth lights, and they might help save ya in the future

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1375619232.419935.jpg
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1375619268.319359.jpg
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1375619315.036393.jpg
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1375619454.652637.jpg
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1375619499.035614.jpg
 
OP
OP
The Macf

The Macf

FRF Addict
Joined
Sep 17, 2012
Posts
6,844
Reaction score
3,926
Location
Vegas
I take it you hit a big rock?

Big ass concrete block covered up by high grass.

---------- Post added at 02:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:40 PM ----------

This little adventure could have turned out much worse and is a great reason to install rear lighting. Backing up at night sucks in a stock Raptor. Way too dark and can't see shit on your back up camera screen

Inexpensive and only a one beer job to install these stealth lights, and they might help save ya in the future

View attachment 25863
View attachment 25864
View attachment 25865
View attachment 25866
View attachment 25867

It wasn't dark but those are great. How much and where?
 
Top