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mc7719 Enthusiast

mc7719

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Maybe a repost... but came across this one on youtube a Chev pulling out another Chev...

 

Lesson: Don't use the grill guard as a tow point....

 

 

blankey Enthusiast

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How did he get in the water in the first place, and why was his parking brake engaged?

 

HOW DID IT GET THERE :thumbs:

 

 

That was my first thought also, how did it get in the water when the parking brake was set.....

vettelovralexand Enthusiast

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Leave the boat hooked to the front of the trailer when launching and pull the truck in maybe? Probably wouldn't be that hard if the water level was down exposing more slick moss on the ramp.

renegadeking Enthusiast

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Its really amazing how stupid some people are. Like really the grill guard. Also you would think if the boat did pull it in the person would realize they are pulling there truck in and stop pulling. But then again they were pulling on the bumper so i don't think intelligence is on their side.

Silverado4x4 Senior Enthusiast

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The dumb ass pulled the truck out of the water like pulling in a tractor pull, the grill guard let go as soon as the truck surfaced due to the weight of the water inside making the truck heavier once out of the water.

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taylorlawrance Enthusiast

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Bad news is, your going home with a wet butt. Good news is you bought a chevy! Get a spark plug socket, 3/8 wratchet & extension, 6 quarts of oil and air filter, probably brake clean to force water out of critical connectors as well, and about 2.5 hours of work and youll be driving home :lol:

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Josh Senior Enthusiast

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I like how the guy stands next to the chain while their pulling it. smert. :)

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orthco New Member

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LOL. I also hope that too. I can't imagine that I'll be doing this to my truck.

 

I'm really curious how you pull somthing so stupid. Hopefully beer was involved, then at least they have an excuse LOL.

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