mud advice for new guy
03-30-2011, 04:44 AM
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If you were submerged for a while above the tires (that's about the height of the breather tubes) you should change your differential fluids. It's super easy. I think my total fluid cost was just under $50 including a new drain bucket. There's a really good write-up on project-jk.com
If you have a limited slip differential (LSD), make sure you get duff fluid with "LS" on the label. It has a special additive that the LSD needs. I bought Mobil1 because it was $10 cheaper than Royal Purple at Autozone.
If you have a limited slip differential (LSD), make sure you get duff fluid with "LS" on the label. It has a special additive that the LSD needs. I bought Mobil1 because it was $10 cheaper than Royal Purple at Autozone.
03-30-2011, 05:52 AM
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Have definitely had my share of experience in the mud. Alabama red mud is terrible and difficult to get cleaned off. I use 4 Lo when on the trails.
Typically cover up my CAI and dont spray directly on electronics.
Typically cover up my CAI and dont spray directly on electronics.
03-30-2011, 07:35 AM
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no requirement to add LSD additives with Royal Purple Gear oil.
04-03-2011, 11:47 PM
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[/QUOTE]I wish I lived where you guys do, mud is about all i have here. Oh and salt in the winter. mud is better than salt
04-05-2011, 09:25 PM
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Sure mud breaks things, but so does everything else off road and it's fun. Someone already said this above, but you you have a stick, DON'T shift while in the mud. The mud gets in between the clutch and the friction plates and wrecks the clutch. If you have an auto... no worries. Just keep it in 4 lo and hit it fast 
. IF you clean everything up afterward, you might not break anything....
. IF you clean everything up afterward, you might not break anything....
04-05-2011, 09:41 PM
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If you want to run muddy trails, go for it. It's your Jeep... use it like you want to. Who cares what anyone else thinks, right? I don't see you asking anyone's opinion if they like it or not in your original post...
I personally use 4-Lo as soon as I hit the trailhead and 2wd when I leave the trail. I have never had any problems whatsoever. If the trail is super muddy I'd recommend against going over about 10mph anyway. 4-Lo is used anywhere you need it to be used. 4-Hi is the quickest way to get stuck in mud, ESP will go nuts and start braking to reduce wheelspin - which is exactly what you don't want in the thick stuff. Just remember to take it nice and slow and maintain momentum (that's key). Try not to stop when in the deep stuff, if possible. If you feel yourself becoming "stuck" try cutting the steering wheel back and forth quickly in a "sawing" motion to help the tires bite into a more solid surface underneath.
I installed the AEV snorkel and will be extending my breather tubes very soon.
After you leave the trail, hose the mud&sand off the underside of the Jeep, paying special attention to the brakes. Just give everything a good solid cleaning with water. I also clean out the engine bay as soon as I get home to get the heavy stuff off. Make sure the radiator is clean and free of debris. I cover my alternator with a plastic grocery bag while spraying water.
Go out there and have some fun!
I personally use 4-Lo as soon as I hit the trailhead and 2wd when I leave the trail. I have never had any problems whatsoever. If the trail is super muddy I'd recommend against going over about 10mph anyway. 4-Lo is used anywhere you need it to be used. 4-Hi is the quickest way to get stuck in mud, ESP will go nuts and start braking to reduce wheelspin - which is exactly what you don't want in the thick stuff. Just remember to take it nice and slow and maintain momentum (that's key). Try not to stop when in the deep stuff, if possible. If you feel yourself becoming "stuck" try cutting the steering wheel back and forth quickly in a "sawing" motion to help the tires bite into a more solid surface underneath.
I installed the AEV snorkel and will be extending my breather tubes very soon.
After you leave the trail, hose the mud&sand off the underside of the Jeep, paying special attention to the brakes. Just give everything a good solid cleaning with water. I also clean out the engine bay as soon as I get home to get the heavy stuff off. Make sure the radiator is clean and free of debris. I cover my alternator with a plastic grocery bag while spraying water.
Go out there and have some fun!
wanted to say thanks, when everyone else wanted the mudding to stop, it is important to learn how to do it properly, which i now seem to have a better understanding. on any good trail you never know what you'll run into, so having knowledge to properly proceed is key. So thanks.
Rob
04-08-2011, 02:43 PM
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Just take it easy, most things you can get through crawling, and if it is a manual DO NOT SHIFT with the tranny underwater! 4-Lo let's you start the car in gear, so if you need to go to reverse turn the engine off, shift, then start. Unless you have 35s like me and 3.21 gears 
Reverse is geared too high if you ask me, on a side note
Reverse is geared too high if you ask me, on a side note
04-12-2011, 07:44 AM
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magnum,
wanted to say thanks, when everyone else wanted the mudding to stop, it is important to learn how to do it properly, which i now seem to have a better understanding. on any good trail you never know what you'll run into, so having knowledge to properly proceed is key. So thanks.
Rob
wanted to say thanks, when everyone else wanted the mudding to stop, it is important to learn how to do it properly, which i now seem to have a better understanding. on any good trail you never know what you'll run into, so having knowledge to properly proceed is key. So thanks.
Rob