Air Jack: BEST RECOVERY Device EVER! Maverick high centered

[Finnster]

Just ordered the bag jack, Thanks!

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[clofan]

That's a great idea for a jack. I have a tiny version of that for lifting furniture off the ground enough to get a furniture slider underneath.

 

[Bill's Workbench]

One thing that came to mind. is you need to be very careful where you place that jack and make sure the doors are closed to add strength to the unibody.

 

[notfast]

Moral of the story:
1. Get a yellow bag of greatness: https://amzn.to/3P6ZT7Y
2. Never go alone

I've had similar luck with a floor jack and a piece of plywood and fortunately haven't been in a situation where an exhaust jack would've been a better tool as of yet. But I agree, never go alone, and if you have to go alone, bring some method of non-cellular communication with you.

I use a Garmin InReach Messenger. $8/month for the cheapest plan. I wear it on a lanyard around my neck, so if I roll the truck off a hill or something, hopefully I can still reach the SOS button on it.

Yes - this pretty much sums it up, they are great for overlanding but people need to think of them more a like Subaru Outback and not a 4x4 truck.

I agree. I think the Maverick is fine for light off roading or overlanding ("green circle" trails for those of us out west). Moderate "blue square" trails are possible but a lot easier on the equipment in a 4x4 with low range. Even my previous basic Nissan Frontier 4x4 with highway tires could walk up trails that kitted out RAV4 TRD Off Roads struggled with.

Now there's two sides to the coin. Some find that vehicles are only fun at the limit of their capability. If the journey is a significant part of the fun of the trip, then a less capable vehicle might be what is needed, especially if you're not a frequent off roader. But if the journey is just the first step, a 4x4 will get you there a lot easier so you can save the energy for whatever actual work needs to be done once you get there.

They aren't, the tremor is built for rough roading. Everything is an off roader if you arent scared of damage though, lol.

I was once out in Johnson Valley on what I'd consider a moderate trail. Once I got to the top, I saw...a Toyota Prius with a lift, trimmed bumpers, and tiny all-terrains. Didn't really surprise me because 80% of Johnson Valley is doable in a Honda Civic with bald tires if you're willing to risk minor body damage.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

I honestly believe mavericks are not built for off roading,

Is it? I ain't got no hills in town
Can't tell

 

[Bill's Workbench]

I've had similar luck with a floor jack and a piece of plywood and fortunately haven't been in a situation where an exhaust jack would've been a better tool as of yet. But I agree, never go alone, and if you have to go alone, bring some method of non-cellular communication with you.

I use a Garmin InReach Messenger. $8/month for the cheapest plan. I wear it on a lanyard around my neck, so if I roll the truck off a hill or something, hopefully I can still reach the SOS button on it.



I agree. I think the Maverick is fine for light off roading or overlanding ("green circle" trails for those of us out west). Moderate "blue square" trails are possible but a lot easier on the equipment in a 4x4 with low range. Even my previous basic Nissan Frontier 4x4 with highway tires could walk up trails that kitted out RAV4 TRD Off Roads struggled with.

Now there's two sides to the coin. Some find that vehicles are only fun at the limit of their capability. If the journey is a significant part of the fun of the trip, then a less capable vehicle might be what is needed, especially if you're not a frequent off roader. But if the journey is just the first step, a 4x4 will get you there a lot easier so you can save the energy for whatever actual work needs to be done once you get there.



I was once out in Johnson Valley on what I'd consider a moderate trail. Once I got to the top, I saw...a Toyota Prius with a lift, trimmed bumpers, and tiny all-terrains. Didn't really surprise me because 80% of Johnson Valley is doable in a Honda Civic with bald tires if you're willing to risk minor body damage.

Yes, a regular floor jack would have worked as well. But they are heavy, and the bag fits in my large go-bag for adventures.

Agreed on Green trails. I just go "lucky" to find the right rock at the right time.

Love the Johnson Valley story!

 

[Bill's Workbench]

Hello Everyone.

I wanted to give an update on the repair costs from the Ford Dealership. $3600.00. I will say it's much less than I thought it would be.

 

[notfast]

Yes, a regular floor jack would have worked as well. But they are heavy, and the bag fits in my large go-bag for adventures.

Agreed on Green trails. I just go "lucky" to find the right rock at the right time.

Love the Johnson Valley story!

Fortunately I have a topper with a tool box on one side (ARE DCU) that the jack perfectly fits in. Now that I recall, I just jettisoned a bunch of stuff out of the tool box that I've been driving around with for five years that I haven't needed once. I am half expecting that I'll need something that I tossed the next time I go out.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Fortunately I have a topper with a tool box on one side (ARE DCU) that the jack perfectly fits in. Now that I recall, I just jettisoned a bunch of stuff out of the tool box that I've been driving around with for five years that I haven't needed once. I am half expecting that I'll need something that I tossed the next time I go out.

You absolutely will need something you just tossed out. It's just the way it happens. Probably the way hoarding starts.

 

[JasonDroninAround]

We need to hang out and take out Tremors to unrecommended places together lol

 

[RatherB.Fishin]

Dang! The sides of your truck look like you've been driving through a Saguaro cactus forest. I can respect using your tremor as it was intended. The tiny dent in mine hurts my soul

 

[Bill's Workbench]

it looks worse than it really is. it buffs right out.

 

[MavStangVa]

it looks worse than it really is. it buffs right out.

 

[notfast]

You absolutely will need something you just tossed out. It's just the way it happens. Probably the way hoarding starts.

I tossed out some scrap 1/16x3/4" angle stock about a year ago that I figured I would never need again. Then yesterday I realized it would be the perfect material for a small bracket.

it looks worse than it really is. it buffs right out.

As a former professional detailer, I don't bother polishing out pinstriping. I just use Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions 3-in-1 polish and wax. When the scratches reappear then I'll rewax it. Heavy polishing removes a microscopic layer of clearcoat in order to sand the clearcoat down to the level of the scratches. If I had a pavement princess then I'd probably polish it. But eh, it's a truck that is used as one. The 3-in-1 has a very light polishing component that won't take out out heavy pinstriping, but it'll reduce them and fill them in.

 

[Bill's Workbench]

@notfast 100% on the turtle wax. I have used Nu Finish Car Scratch Remover for decades https://amzn.to/4bFriWv. Wow, I just typed decades.

I think you are talking about the same thing. Buffing with mechanical methods is not sustainable on the clearcoat or the paint.

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