XJ rollover in Colorado

1025 Views 5 Replies 5 Participants Last post by seal66, Oct 17, 2010

MJM

Discussion Starter · Oct 13, 2010

I was originally going to post this link as an example of how a rollcage can save lives, but the story took a turn on the recovery. Wrecker recovery is expensive...and the story is still developing.
http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=174412

Note to self. Buy a rollcage.

Save

1 - 6 of 6 Posts

kidmugg

· #2 · Oct 13, 2010

Thank you for posting this... wow. A good reminder that safety comes first... so glad everyone was (miraculously) okay.

Bravo to the other wheelers giving up their fun day out on the trail to help get others home.

Save

Red Dog Leader

· #3 · Oct 13, 2010

Interesting thread...definitely a scary situation. Next roll "800 ft" down...miracle indeed.

Makes me want to check every bolt on the jeep today.

Save

MJM

Discussion Starter · #4 · Oct 13, 2010

Red Dog Leader said:
Interesting thread...definitely a scary situation. Next roll "800 ft" down...miracle indeed.

Makes me want to check every bolt on the jeep today.

Another reminder to us. A good inspection might have uncovered the pending failure. On my way to Colorado (August), I remembered I had not thoroughly checked out the TJ since the last trip to Colorado. I am so glad they are alive!

It it interesting that AAA paid part of the bill. I am not a member, but I think I may give them a second look.

Save

mikel

· #5 · Oct 17, 2010

I was glad to hear everyone is ok. Not a place I would want to be and have a failure. For those that have never been on Red Cone, it is breathtaking. In more ways than one. The view is absolutely unbelievable. The down hill? 4lo and 1st gear and keep your foot as far away from the brake as possible.

Here is a pic of the uphill side. If you look up near the top you can the the driver side drop off. You can't see the passenger side drop off very well. It's a little better but still not good.

See less See more

Save

seal66

· #6 · Oct 17, 2010

ya that was a crazy wreck. Some peeps showed me some photos of it. Lucky guy and good cage build

Save

1 - 6 of 6 Posts

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.

Top Contributors this Month