How many degrees before rollover?

[GooseyLoosey]

Just got a silver FJ. I was just wondering if anyone has any experience regarding what angle on the inclinometer that things start to get dicey on a side rollover with the stock suspension. I know its going to be dependent on vehicle loading, stuff on the roof, etc. but just a rough idea--can you push it to 30 degrees? I saw one thread here that someone saw 41 degrees before unfortunately rolling over, so that would make 30 pretty doable.

[alpinist]

I've done over 32 degree side angle many times and it's ok if your ground is solid and no holes. I got tippy at a 41 degree angle while diagonal on a hill and the down hill tire dipped into a hole. Need a quick touch of throttle and down hill steer. Have fun testing the limits .

[Ordoman]

Whenever I get in the range of where I'm starting to get nervous, I can't seem to look at the inclinometer, so I never know what angle I'm approaching.

[PaulThePhotographer]

Ordoman previously said:

Whenever I get in the range of where I'm starting to get nervous, I can't seem to look at the inclinometer, so I never know what angle I'm approaching.

LOL.....

[RicoVerde]

Way to many variables, conditions, lift, tires etc, to say that a particular number on the meter is safe or unsafe. There was a recent extensive thread on this here where people with a lot more knowledge than I have chimed in with some good info.

[KiltedBishop]

As I said before, a good rule of thumb is at 90 degree she will roll.

[Romanski]

KiltedBishop previously said:

As I said before, a good rule of thumb is at 90 degree she will roll.

agreed!!!!


my inclinometer says:

nervous = keep going
pucker = proceed with extreme caution
grabbing outside of door to keep from falling out of seat = limit (my limit)

[RicoVerde]

KiltedBishop previously said:

As I said before, a good rule of thumb is at 90 degree she will roll.

Excellent advice

[1983FJ60]

the rollover gauge is a toy.

do not trust it, because you'll be hanging from your seatbelts staring at the ground.

if in doubt, trust an experienced spotter.

[podex_equus]

Rule of thumb: Carry at least one fat person with you for ballast.

I hit about 30 and was a wee bit uneasy. Then again she was also pitched down and that kept her stable