'Suspension Is Fighting for Its Friggin Life:' Man Spots Geo Prizm on the Highway. He Can’t Believe What’s on the Roof

A man traveling down the highway spies something unusual: a Geo Prizm with an enormous payload on the roof. Enthusiasts of the Japanese car brand aren’t surprised.

TikTok creator Frank the Tank (@ironchurro1) posted a video with his highway anomaly on Dec. 18. It has since amassed over 1 million views.

The Prizm is rolling down the highway with a pallet of boxes on the roof. "What do you mean [expletive] shipping is $28? [Expletive] that," the creator says, joking about the Prizm driver’s possible thought process.

Viewers React to the Geo Prizm with a Pallet of Boxes on the Hood

In the comments section, viewers made fun of the Toyota driver’s decision to travel with a load of boxes on the hood.

"Jesus, Secure the Load," joked one viewer.

Others referenced the "Jesus Loves You" sticker on the driver’s side door. "As long as you put ‘Jesus Loves u … on your car, you can accomplish anything," said one person. "He could have gone twice as high."

Someone else noted, "Not a single strap with the stickers ‘Jesus Loves u.’ He’s trying to have you meet the guy."

However, not everyone was amused. "I can’t believe people are willing to possibly cause a horrendous accident just to save a few dollars—not to mention the damage they are causing to the vehicle," one person said.

Another person agreed. "That Geo Prizm/Toyota Corolla suspension is fighting for its friggin’ life," they wrote.

The commenter is referring to the fact that the Geo (or Chevrolet) Prizm shared many of its design and components with Toyota’s Corolla in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Is the Prizm Equipped to Carry This Cargo?

The California DMV Commercial Driver Handbook notes that loading cargo incorrectly or failing to secure it can pose a serious public safety risk. That includes the cargo falling off the vehicle and hurting either the driver or another person on the road.

Several factors determine whether a vehicle can sustain a given cargo weight, including its tires, axles, and suspension system. Additionally, stacking cargo too high can shift the vehicle’s center of gravity and cause it to flip.

According to this estimate, a compact car should ideally carry no more than 100 pounds on its hood. Obviously, the unknown variable here is what was inside those boxes and, therefore, how heavy each box was. Regardless, it’s a good thing the Prizm appears to be going slightly below the speed limit.

How Do You Know If Cargo Is Too Heavy?

According to the Automobile Association, there are a couple of ways to immediately tell when your car is overloaded, including suspension sagging, difficulty handling, and flat tires.

Motor1 contacted Frank via TikTok comment and direct message for comment. We'll update this if he responds.