A Tesla Cybertruck tried to beat the Rubicon trail now has been stuck for days

[97prizm]

Just when It seems like Cybertruck owners just can't leave well enough alone. The Rubicon Trail is one of the most difficult to master yet many fail. I didn't think any Cybertruck owners would actually attempt the Rubicon trail as consistent posts show how often they break suspension parts on fairly easy trails. After breaking four tie rods and destroying a steering box that apparently is difficult to get and replace, and now has been stuck on Cadillac hill since last Friday.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/a-tes...ing-the-rubicon-trail-its-been-stuck-for-days

I'm curious how they plan on getting it out, as I don't think a tow truck is an option at this point.

 

[GR_CoB]

Let it sit and rust. Soon enough it will become just another obstacle for Jeeps and lifted Crown Vics.

 

[Hirev]

Well I guess it is a good way to find the weak links. Now they know some of them. Been on the Rubicon trail years ago. I would not even try it on a stock Jeep Rubicon.

 

[Torrid]

Who cares...

Like you said, many fail. Why is this different?

 

[Pterostylis]

I'm curious how they plan on getting it out, as I don't think a tow truck is an option at this point.

Matt’s Off Road Recovery could make some good content trying to get it

 

[SC Maintenance]

Not very smart. Even if it didn't break the CT is way too long and wide with too long a wheelbase for the Rubicon.

Many stock Wranglers have done the Rubicon. I would love to run it some day in something.

Chinook helicopter might be needed.

 

[97prizm]

Who cares...

Like you said, many fail. Why is this different?

Apparently this Cybertruck owner though "No problem ". I'm really surprised that the guy even though this was possible

 

[97prizm]

Matt’s Off Road Recovery could make some good content trying to get it

Does he ever disclose how much some of those remote tow outs cost. I'm sure they're not cheap.

 

[Torrid]

Apparently this Cybertruck owner though "No problem ". I'm really surprised that the guy even though this was possible

Sounds like the average in over their head owner of any wannabe off roader not prepared no matter the vehicle.

 

[Drifter]

Matt’s Off Road Recovery could make some good content trying to get it

You beat me to it. Watch that channel alot. Call Matt. They will extract it somehow

 

[Pablo]

That guy had more clown and small hat size.

 

[Pterostylis]

Does he ever disclose how much some of those remote tow outs cost. I'm sure they're not cheap.

I think he did in a video a number of years ago, but it was for a more regular recovery from memory.

You beat me to it. Watch that channel alot. Call Matt. They will extract it somehow

He has teamed up with Heavy D in the past for really big jobs.

 

[Tomioka]

No worse than the rapper who had his deactivate after failing to follow a cease and desist letter.

 

[Chris142]

I wonder how much off road experience the driver has? Often yahoos drive too fast or spin the wheels too much and break stuff.

I grew up with the victor valley 4 wheelers who is the club that built the hammer trails. I named the claw hammer trail many years ago.

I learned real quick how to wheel with the least amount of parts breaking.

 

[Torrid]

No worse than the rapper who had his deactivate after failing to follow a cease and desist letter.

That was a poorly contrived hoax.

 

[earlyre]

I think he did in a video a number of years ago, but it was for a more regular recovery from memory.

He has teamed up with Heavy D in the past for really big jobs.

speaking of Dave Sparks... what's the lifting Capacity of a Blackhawk? he does own one of those... would this part of the trail facilitate an aerial recovery?

quick Google says the Lift Capacity is in the 8-9k lb range, and a Cybertruck is in the 6-7k lb range....

 

[JeffKeryk]

The CT is too big for that kinda trail. It was highly modified by the aftermarket, but is still the wrong vehicle.
The battery had to be recharged by a generator. I believe the CT made it out but suffered severe damamge.

I believe a Rivian successfully made the trip.

 

[4WD]

Just when It seems like Cybertruck owners just can't leave well enough alone. The Rubicon Trail is one of the most difficult to master yet many fail. I didn't think any Cybertruck owners would actually attempt the Rubicon trail as consistent posts show how often they break suspension parts on fairly easy trails. After breaking four tie rods and destroying a steering box that apparently is difficult to get and replace, and now has been stuck on Cadillac hill since last Friday.
Cybertruck fails the Rubicon trail
I'm curious how they plan on getting it out, as I don't think a tow truck is an option at this point.

That guy’s sharper than a bowling

 

[02SE]

Drivers who saw it on the treacherous 22-mile trail told us it snapped multiple tie rods and needed a steering rack replacement.

That sounds like the current Ford Bronco.

 

[wwillson]

Streetview of a section of the trail:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ko4cHKGm8XrPvNDR9