Black Bear Pass FJ40 Rollover - Part 2

Explicit - this is Part 2 of 3 of a Rollover in a '67 FJ40 Land Cruiser. In this video you'll see me resetting an open wound crushed middle phalanx. You'll also see me smiling towards the end of the clip.

[@cliffbeckwith4019]

Keep your hands in the vehicle at all times!

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

That's why you don't hang on to the cage in a moving vehicle. You can hang on to a grab bar on the dashboard or a center console but if you know you're getting ready to roll and you're belted in (which you should be) cross your arms and put your hands on your shoulders and hope for the best.

[@Sea-cucumber1151]

He was sitting on the right side passenger and his left hand (inside of vehicle) was hurt. Do you mean the top of the windshield? Just trying to imagine where he was holding onto…

[@b.s.adventures9421]

I was a passenger in a utv rollover couple years ago. I crossed my arms and grabbed my 4 point harness at my chest. I received zero injury’s. The driver reached out “stop the roll”, support herself, or something, I’m not sure. The roll cage broke her arm. The other passenger was thrown clear, the machine rollled to a stop, on top of him, resting on its side, pinning his legs underneath. It was a damn mess. The driver climbed out, and I managed to lift just enough weight up, for him to slide out from under the utv. He was severely bruised, shaken up, but nothing broken. Extremely lucky. We could not flip the utv back on it’s wheels by ourselves. Two banged up people, whom couldn’t do much, and me. So I walked the 5+ miles to another group I could see off in the distance, camping in the open desert. They drove me back, and helped us right the machine onto its wheels. The woman driving, was operating way beyond her skill level. I did tell her to slow down, but she would not listen. I had thought through what to do if she did crash. “Keep your hands inside, grab your harnesses.” I don’t take off road rides with strangers anymore. 😎

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

And if you can think clearly enough before the impact breathe out because it's better to not have any wind in your lungs during a sudden stop then to have it knocked out of you and not be able to breathe right for the next 5 minutes even if you're not injured.... it's harder to collapse a lung that is already collapsed...

[@RoadWarrior427]

That was pure negligence. Too fast and too reckless for Black Bear Pass. Thank God you survived!

[@Alwaysgotthemunchies]

just gonna ride up the side of the mountain here. what a dummy

[@abe1176]

too fast? all he did was go too far left and tipped it over.

[@CheeZyNutZ]

Too fast and reckless? Speed had nothing to do with this hes just an idiot and drove up the left side for some reason

[@MrCdrant]

@@abe1176 Absolutely too fast. That trail has zero margin for error for large portions of it, it can and will send you to an early grave. There's no shame in going slower, and if you can't control your vehicle from rolling over after picking a poor line, yes you were going too quick.

[@bnplaza]

these were kids playing with fire.

[@donlum9128]

Have driven BB for decades. Always use low range slow speed. Never pull side ways on hillside. Hopefully everyone healed up.

[@lanesworld4000]

Dang, serious distracted driving. Ran the front tire right into the wall. 😲

[@fordmasters4352]

Really helps to keep both hands on the wheel; good luck on finding a 1967 FJ-40 windshield frame

[@DrJohn493]

Original parts are increasingly hard to find, and expensive when you do. Speaking from experience when my '77 FJ40 pax door got crunched through no fault of my own. Luckily I found an original replacement door with very little rust. But wow it was expensive.

[@Alwaysgotthemunchies]

I think he should sell the truck, its not meant to be, some people are just not meant to drive vehicles off road.... or on road for that matter...

[@fordmasters4352]

@@DrJohn493 I have the windshield frame on my FJ-40 that came off the one that Lee Majors rolled in a 1981 episode of the "Fall Guy" - I saw the episode 15 years ago on DirectTV; Marv Spector brought it to me in 1982 and said I hope you don't mind the dent in the top and explained how it got there(he bought the wreck from the studio)Now that was 40 years ago and it still cost $250, but it came with the single motor wiper(1968) You wouldn't believe what I did to it, but it was far more spectacular than what Lee did! As of February, 2022 I will have owned my FJ for 46 years!?! Mine is a l965 model that I spent the last 6 years upgrading using all the parts I've accumulated since 1994 back when used parts were inexpensive and available. But NOT "restored" as I have seen lately on KZbin, those folks are misinformed and misguided when it comes to Toyota Land Cruisers and their capabilities. Outrageous prices for parts and no concept as to what makes these vehicles competent contenders in the boondocks when your life is on the line. Who ever heard of a 1980 FJ-40 that is worth $110,000? Sorry, but you just can't buy mine no matter how much $$$ you have, my FJ is not for sale and I do not plan on building another one, and no, I don't need any parts!

[@DrJohn493]

@@fordmasters4352 That is a great back story on your FJ40. I've had people pull up beside me at stop lights and ask if my '77 was for sale. Nope! Like you, it ain't for sale.

[@The_Cat_Authority]

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. 100% the drivers fault. Thankfully everyone survived with just some scrapes.

[@allaboutroofing2]

Did you see that guy's fingers? That's more then a scrape. Looks like his entire fingernail got ripped off.

[@The_Cat_Authority]

@@allaboutroofing2 Exactly... All he needs is a band aid. I'm sorry you perceive this as a serious injury.

[@yourchava]

@@allaboutroofing2 he is not going to be able to point straight again,

[@joshmontgomery4040]

Driving to fast seen it right off … outch !

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

of course you did you have perfect armchair vision!

[@freedomrider266]

Don't risk it, just do a three point turn!

[@TheCriminalViolin]

I've watched a few videos over the years from Black Bear Pass, and that specific hairpin corner I could just tell from the first time I saw it ahead in the videos, it would be the source of a lot of pain and problems for even some moderately experienced offroaders. Watched the video of the roll over that was far worse than this that Suzie Rhodes was in just before this one, but from another jeep's perspective, and as soon as they came to that corner, I immediately noted the cliff wall jutting out into the trail, the big rock on the opposite edge of the same spot in the trail, and it's short 5 foot steep drop at it's apex as the main culprits that would cause most of the accidents. Well, I didn't think about that loose shalerock slope you rolled on. But add her to the list!

[@marvindebot3264]

Way too fast, what gear were you in?

[@kenjohnson4423]

Was on the Rubicon with the TLCA, all taking a nice break. One fella, FJ40, didnt see the rock behind him, backed up and over he went. Shit happens. My 62 FJ40s been on its side too, just after new body work and paint, of course. LOL

[@WBrown999]

Glad you got to keep your fingers crossed

[@daniels7907]

This is why I did this run alone. 1) I knew that I needed to have absolutely *NO* distractions, including talking from passengers. 2) If I rolled down to Telluride it would only be my own life on the line.

[@Alwaysgotthemunchies]

nah this guy just sucks. would never get in a vehicle with him, even if it was just to the grocery store. HOW THE HELL DO YOU DO WHAT HE DID?!?! is he blind in his left eye or something? sheesh.

[@CheeZyNutZ]

@@Alwaysgotthemunchies no shit how tf do ypu just drive up the wall like that?

[@Alwaysgotthemunchies]

@@CheeZyNutZ I don’t know bro… I just don’t fucking know 🤣🤣🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@ridebc153]

LandCruisers are tough, rolls over and is still able to drive!

[@DrJohn493]

Yeah, they're tough but they don't make 'em any more either. Good luck with breaking one and finding original parts. Original parts in good condition are hard to find and expensive when you do find 'em. Can't even get parts from Toyota anymore. As much as I'd like to, I would never put my '77 FJ40 to this kind of test. And mine isn't a garage queen.

[@ridebc153]

@@DrJohn493 I just had, my transfer case rebuilt😳 was not cheap either. Wish they sold them here still.

[@shitloveaduck]

Glad you are all ok. You know what happened so I won’t offer my theories,,,,, I just wasn’t there. Scary place,,,,, I used to off-road a lot, but a serious back injury and it’s just too painful now. I never rolled over but got into some terrifying situations. Not this terrifying though. I doubt I could deal with those heights. It’s ironic, I can tolerate a shelf road with a 300 foot drop, but 3000 terrifies me. Either one does not have a good outcome if you go all the way over,,,,,,, hahaha. The power of the mind. Again, glad you are all ok. Those fingers were pretty darn tender for a while I bet!!

[@jesusmendiola5831]

Bro that was Crazy

[@billygillis1028]

wow...everyone involved is very lucky!!!

[@CLARKaka]

Rookie been watching to many Hollywood commercials

[@davemarshall706]

Wow! In over your head comes to mind.

[@e.l.9589]

That was quick.

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

It is quite telling, how little it takes for those suspensions to get kicked over from a hard bump. Scary how FAST that happened! I am just gonna...BAM.

[@Alwaysgotthemunchies]

bro this guy rode up the left side which made him tip over. have you never seen in traffic dash cams a car rear end some one at the proper angle then it just topples over. same thing here. this guy is a terrible driver and I would never get in a vehicle with him. the first corner coming down he scraped too he had so much room. this guy literally sucks he was hugging the inside way to much.

[@officialWWM]

Is there a part 3?

[@Nessal83]

Did the passenger try to catch his fall when it rolled over? Kind of hard to see what happened...

[@The_Cat_Authority]

Looks like he was grabbing the roll cage. Then when everything got smushed his fingers were in the way. This is a great video to watch all the things NOT to do. LOL

[@royburnham100]

Glad you are ok. Hope the FJ is ok too.

[@blackmamba3437]

driving too fast in this kind of terrain. It happened to me.

[@yourchava]

more details please, how bad was it?

[@Waterskibug]

How did you get your fingers? I remember years ago a guy loosing a few finger holding on to a jeep window frame and it rolling over against a tree. One hand on the wheel and the other on the windshield frame. The guy sold the jeep after that, as far as I know he never got back into wheeling. Thank God it didn't keep rolling!

[@xnova5]

thanks for reminding me. im always sure to hold onto the grab bars when offroading.

[@allaboutroofing2]

*Losing...One O. 🤦

[@gldsmith61]

I knew it was going to happen , because you were going way to fast.

[@Alwaysgotthemunchies]

and he was hugging the inside. he rode up the wall thats how he tipped. terrible driver. I would never get in his car.

[@gldsmith61]

@@Alwaysgotthemunchies I saw that also, some people should not drive offroad.

[@yourchava]

@@Alwaysgotthemunchies i would not drive with him to donut shop what a idiot, i seen a car on its side at pick and pull the other day, fire department was there, i was like wtf? might be same guy

[@shanevanorder2644]

Got a little to complacent

[@blacksquirrel4008]

Yeah, I’ll stay way over on the safe side … oops. Still, they were were so lucky.

[@shanevanorder2644]

@@blacksquirrel4008 yeah sometimes the safe side is a little toward the scary side

[@vilet5480]

Were they trying to catch up to someone? They were going fast like they had to get somewhere.

[@fordmasters4352]

You should have folded the windshield down in the first place and saved yourself a thousand bucks. Isn't there supposed to be a grab bar directly above the glove box? That would have saved you another grand for the ER visit.

[@poolmonkey7479]

What is the attraction?

[@nynomadfjc3907]

Well, if you're going go roll over on B.B. thats how you want to do it because the otherway if far less forgiving

[@bmarie8965]

That rolled easy!!

[@awesomewizard99]

Why is this 3 parts?

[@7t2z28]

Got lucky it was just a few fingers getting mangled. Hope some lessons were learned here.

[@ispeedon287]

Camera guy… did you hit your pointer finger with a wood router?

[@richardthomas1531]

Watch where your going, Should have been looking left at the hill that would have even flipped a new toyota that are also prone to roll overs.

[@candm9610]

Where you drunk ? You had all kinds of room on the first switch back and still clipped the rock then hauling ass down the hill and running it straight up the bank? Well done somethings you shouldn’t post, you deserve all the negative comments people like you will get that trail closed someday.

[@Alwaysgotthemunchies]

should let some one else who knows what they are doing, drive.

[@xvsj-s2x]

OUCH 😓

[@robertfrey3607]

I'm still amazed how many people risk their lives to drive up something I could walk up faster. Cold beer isn't worth it.

[@_Everyone__]

Why 3 videos????????

[@TriggerArizona]

that dude's fingers are fukked up! Rookies on a trail. No-talent driver risking the lives of his passengers. Terribel.

[@ml989]

Looked like he lost a finger there...🤷🏽‍♂️

[@youarehere1251]

I rather hike.

[@royevans7870]

It would be an amazing hike. I wouldn’t dare take a vehicle down there. The risk to reward ration is lop sided, and heavily in favor of something bad happening

[@DrJohn493]

What a disappointing way to trash a classic FJ40.

[@johntexan4165]

This was just a dumb mistake because you weren't paying attention. You're lucky someone didn't get killed due to your inexperience and negligence. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. And get rid of the 3 point and get proper seat belts. Teach your passengers to cross their arms during a roll-over.

[@arnoldanderson1501]

Too fast and maybe keep two hands on the wheel instead of trying to video with a selfie stick.

[@warntheidiotmasses7114]

Going way too fast. This trail sucks. No fun for the driver for sure. I'd never take anything but a motorcycle or small 4 wheeled atv in there. My first gen suzuki king quad would be perfect. But my 3rd gen 700 would've been too tall. Seeming how there's so many crashes people would be stupid to bring a on road 4 wheeler in there.

[@lukemeineke2417]

Going way too fast!

[@hitman74]

WTF

[@phillyb4588]

Talking while driving not smart on that trail --lesson sorry u had to learn the hard way

[@markhiatt5068]

They should just close the road to this type of nonsense

[@gui-texzan7477]

Too fast and reckless. Rookie mistakes just about killed these guys. Inexperienced wheelers latch themselves into a vehicle when driving a low speed trail with a steep vertical incline. UNLATCH and be ready to bail!

[@Womack499]

Clowns