Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

white82 · 12-09-2010, 10:30 AM

ok my buddy stuck his 78 swb 4x4 with 37's in a creek bottom done blew one tire now it has a 33 on one side of the front.. done blew his auto lock hubs in the front.. done snaped front shaft on my 82 with 35s.. done broke a number of chains.. no winch... and no way to back it up stuck on a side of a creek bed and burried in the creek.. as my daughter said to him dumb a** lol .. any sugestions for round 3 to get him out? and dallas area trucks? were off hw 85 outside of 7 points by cedar creek lake.. at the trinity river bottoms brige like going from lake area to ennis..

Burt4x4 · 12-09-2010, 10:47 AM

Bummer...good Luck!
Sounds like a fun time...if you get the help you need

white82 · 12-09-2010, 10:56 AM

it wouldnt be so bad but i dont get a day off till next monday.. and he goes by hisself... mistake no.. 1 so we go while its pitch dark to get his truck out and all u can see is one wheel and grill sticking up.. were probley gonna have to get at least 2 4wds with doubble chains on booth to drag it out of that soup mann that mud grabs and it wont let go..

timjt · 12-09-2010, 11:02 AM

I don't know if this is possible but when my father-in-law got his 4x4 stuck in mud and the other truck we had started to get stuck pulling it out, we jacked up each tire individually (put the jack on a wide board) then stuck boards under the tires and then just drove it out with a little towing pressure from the other truck... Took FOREVER but we got it out

MrDude_1 · 12-09-2010, 11:13 AM

first is to get it unstuck, THEN drag it out.

it sounds like you need to use a winch or come-along to get him unstuck, then have another 4x4 tow him out.

white82 · 12-09-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MrDude_1

first is to get it unstuck, THEN drag it out.

it sounds like you need to use a winch or come-along to get him unstuck, then have another 4x4 tow him out.

thats what i told him.. that there just gonna have to dig it out to even get a hi lift jack in there..its enbeeded into the side of the creek bed down to the front bumper...

timjt · 12-09-2010, 11:22 AM

Time to get out the shovel

MrDude_1 · 12-09-2010, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by white82

thats what i told him.. that there just gonna have to dig it out to even get a hi lift jack in there..its enbeeded into the side of the creek bed down to the front bumper...

well, like you said.. he doesnt seem to be the brightest friend you have...

i dont think theres much to it.. just a good bit of work.. better get to it before it rains.
take pics. im sure im not the only one that wants to see it.

timjt · 12-09-2010, 12:59 PM

Yah, the whole "This thread is useless without pics....." thing applies here I think

Adams74Chevy · 12-09-2010, 01:20 PM

Are there any farmers in the area with decent sized tractors that may be swayed by some $ to come pull, if they can get to it? I know in high school a couple of guys who paid a farmer several times to come pull them out because their buddies 4x4s couldn't. lol

68Maniac · 12-09-2010, 01:23 PM

Trinity river bottom,.... you better hope it dont start flooding! Sounds like you gonna need a couple 12-16000lb winches. Or a dozer or big 4x4 tractor. I learned at young age to stay out the trinity bottom unless we were fully prepped with winches, snatch blocks, straps, lots of beer and food. Good luck

propanemudtruck · 12-09-2010, 01:32 PM

And use straps instead of chains! They'll help to snatch you out with a pull and they won't be a weapon when you snap it!

Good Luck

thirdstreettito · 12-09-2010, 01:35 PM

How far is the truck from a place a hefty wrecker or rollback can get in? They have atleast 100ft of cable on them. The big ones have upwards of 150-250ft of cable. $150-$300 can get him out.

snj8198 · 12-09-2010, 03:09 PM

any loggers in the area?

sounds like fun!

Redcap · 12-09-2010, 03:15 PM

Make friends with a guy with a 'dozer or skidder.

lowrollin70gmc · 12-09-2010, 04:10 PM

I've also learned through getting many a dozer stuck that if you can feed an air hose under the truck (ours are industrial trailer mount compressors) it can help release that suction that keeps it in place. An option if you have the tools.

1986c10 · 12-09-2010, 04:34 PM

Ive never got my truck stuck that bad, the worst ive done is mud a half foot past the rocker panels but my only suggestion is for one of you to post a pic so we can see how bad its stuck! haha

jakeblues652 · 12-09-2010, 04:59 PM

be sure to remind him the gas is on the right when you get him out. when you're mudding just for the fun of it, thats all you know...been there

MTCK · 12-09-2010, 08:11 PM

I'd try to break the suction before you use the heavy equipment extraction. Be safe, have fun, and take pictures!

Psycho71 · 12-09-2010, 08:40 PM

I've got a buddy that owns a 28ton crane. If he could get close he could lift the whole truck out and place it wherever you want it. It wouldn't be cheap, and he wouldn't risk getting his crane a mudded up or stuck. Beyond that, I'm at a loss.

msgross · 12-09-2010, 09:04 PM

Hubscrub · 12-09-2010, 09:07 PM

wow

71swb4x4 · 12-09-2010, 09:15 PM

white82 · 12-09-2010, 10:19 PM

well he got it out today while i was working.. but do got pictures that im gonna get loaded on my fb.. he swayed a backhoe for the rescue.. oh and the enbankment i had to go up in 2wd he had to go up in 2wd also.. and i missed that part..

white82 · 12-10-2010, 12:02 AM

[IMG]154323_1489904608670_1265630304_2945335_2660253_n.jpg[/IMG] alright... i guess fb dont work on here?

12-09-2010, 10:30 AM	#1
white82 White 82 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Eustace, Texas Posts: 100	Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom ok my buddy stuck his 78 swb 4x4 with 37's in a creek bottom done blew one tire now it has a 33 on one side of the front.. done blew his auto lock hubs in the front.. done snaped front shaft on my 82 with 35s.. done broke a number of chains.. no winch... and no way to back it up stuck on a side of a creek bed and burried in the creek.. as my daughter said to him dumb a** lol .. any sugestions for round 3 to get him out? and dallas area trucks? were off hw 85 outside of 7 points by cedar creek lake.. at the trinity river bottoms brige like going from lake area to ennis.. __________________ 1966 GTO 455 e-heads, 1982 Chevy k10 4'' lift 33’' tires, 2008 Pontiac g6 v6

12-09-2010, 10:47 AM	#2
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom Bummer...good Luck! Sounds like a fun time...if you get the help you need __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

12-09-2010, 10:56 AM	#3
white82 White 82 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Eustace, Texas Posts: 100	Re: Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom it wouldnt be so bad but i dont get a day off till next monday.. and he goes by hisself... mistake no.. 1 so we go while its pitch dark to get his truck out and all u can see is one wheel and grill sticking up.. were probley gonna have to get at least 2 4wds with doubble chains on booth to drag it out of that soup mann that mud grabs and it wont let go.. __________________ 1966 GTO 455 e-heads, 1982 Chevy k10 4'' lift 33’' tires, 2008 Pontiac g6 v6

12-09-2010, 11:02 AM	#4
timjt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: mckinney, tx Posts: 390	Re: Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom I don't know if this is possible but when my father-in-law got his 4x4 stuck in mud and the other truck we had started to get stuck pulling it out, we jacked up each tire individually (put the jack on a wide board) then stuck boards under the tires and then just drove it out with a little towing pressure from the other truck... Took FOREVER but we got it out __________________ 2001 silverado stolen by family 1983 short n wide custom deluxe SOLD 1985 silverado longbed 305 engine 700r4 OH NO! NOT ANOTHER LEARNING EXPERIENCE!!! "Just because you can do it, doesn't mean that you should"

12-09-2010, 11:13 AM	#5
MrDude_1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 311	Re: Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom first is to get it unstuck, THEN drag it out. it sounds like you need to use a winch or come-along to get him unstuck, then have another 4x4 tow him out.

12-09-2010, 11:22 AM	#7
timjt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: mckinney, tx Posts: 390	Re: Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom Time to get out the shovel __________________ 2001 silverado stolen by family 1983 short n wide custom deluxe SOLD 1985 silverado longbed 305 engine 700r4 OH NO! NOT ANOTHER LEARNING EXPERIENCE!!! "Just because you can do it, doesn't mean that you should"

12-09-2010, 12:59 PM	#9
timjt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: mckinney, tx Posts: 390	Re: Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom Yah, the whole "This thread is useless without pics....." thing applies here I think __________________ 2001 silverado stolen by family 1983 short n wide custom deluxe SOLD 1985 silverado longbed 305 engine 700r4 OH NO! NOT ANOTHER LEARNING EXPERIENCE!!! "Just because you can do it, doesn't mean that you should"

12-09-2010, 01:20 PM	#10
Adams74Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD Posts: 417	Re: Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom Are there any farmers in the area with decent sized tractors that may be swayed by some $ to come pull, if they can get to it? I know in high school a couple of guys who paid a farmer several times to come pull them out because their buddies 4x4s couldn't. lol __________________ 2006 Silverado Crew Cab 1500 4x4 5.3L automatic 1986 M1008 CUCV 6.2L Detroit Diesel TH400 4.56 Detroit Locker rear NP208 1973 K20 "Silverado" 350ci, HEI, TH350, NP203 with 2wd conversion, A/C, power windows,tilt wheel, dual tanks. My '73ish K20 thread My 5yo son claims it as his. 1987 V20 Custom Deluxe 350 TH400 NP208 "farm truck" getting parted out. 2016 Nissan Altima grocery getter/commuter Last edited by Adams74Chevy; 12-09-2010 at 01:21 PM.

12-09-2010, 01:23 PM	#11
68Maniac Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lufkin, Texas Posts: 51	Re: Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom Trinity river bottom,.... you better hope it dont start flooding! Sounds like you gonna need a couple 12-16000lb winches. Or a dozer or big 4x4 tractor. I learned at young age to stay out the trinity bottom unless we were fully prepped with winches, snatch blocks, straps, lots of beer and food. Good luck __________________ 1968 k30 swb (project) 8.1l vortec,60/14bolt, 13" lift 1967 chevy swb custom cab. (sons) 2008 honda crf450r 2006 honda crf250r 1973 honda xr75

12-09-2010, 01:32 PM	#12
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom And use straps instead of chains! They'll help to snatch you out with a pull and they won't be a weapon when you snap it! Good Luck __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

12-09-2010, 01:35 PM	#13
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom How far is the truck from a place a hefty wrecker or rollback can get in? They have atleast 100ft of cable on them. The big ones have upwards of 150-250ft of cable. $150-$300 can get him out. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-09-2010, 03:09 PM	#14
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom any loggers in the area? sounds like fun! __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

12-09-2010, 03:15 PM	#15
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom Make friends with a guy with a 'dozer or skidder.

12-09-2010, 04:10 PM	#16
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom I've also learned through getting many a dozer stuck that if you can feed an air hose under the truck (ours are industrial trailer mount compressors) it can help release that suction that keeps it in place. An option if you have the tools. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

12-09-2010, 04:34 PM	#17
1986c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vicksburg, Mi Posts: 323	Re: Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom Ive never got my truck stuck that bad, the worst ive done is mud a half foot past the rocker panels but my only suggestion is for one of you to post a pic so we can see how bad its stuck! haha __________________ 1979 C10 - swb, mild 327, restoration project 1979 Mustang - Turbo 5.3 / 4l80e 1976 K20 - Mild 396, 6" lift, 35's - sold 1986 C10 - lwb vortec 355- sold 1982 C10 - swb project- sold



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12-09-2010, 08:11 PM	#19
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom I'd try to break the suction before you use the heavy equipment extraction. Be safe, have fun, and take pictures! __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

12-09-2010, 08:40 PM	#20
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom I've got a buddy that owns a 28ton crane. If he could get close he could lift the whole truck out and place it wherever you want it. It wouldn't be cheap, and he wouldn't risk getting his crane a mudded up or stuck. Beyond that, I'm at a loss. __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!

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12-09-2010, 10:19 PM	#24
white82 White 82 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Eustace, Texas Posts: 100	Re: Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom well he got it out today while i was working.. but do got pictures that im gonna get loaded on my fb.. he swayed a backhoe for the rescue.. oh and the enbankment i had to go up in 2wd he had to go up in 2wd also.. and i missed that part.. __________________ 1966 GTO 455 e-heads, 1982 Chevy k10 4'' lift 33’' tires, 2008 Pontiac g6 v6

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white82 White 82 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Eustace, Texas Posts: 100	Re: Q: stuck 4x4 in creek bottom [IMG]154323_1489904608670_1265630304_2945335_2660253_n.jpg[/IMG] alright... i guess fb dont work on here? __________________ 1966 GTO 455 e-heads, 1982 Chevy k10 4'' lift 33’' tires, 2008 Pontiac g6 v6 Last edited by white82; 12-10-2010 at 12:06 AM.

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