playing in the mud

[glfnguy16]

[img]modules/phpBB_14/images/smiles/icon_confused.gif[/img] since i live in NC, mostly all i can do is play in the mud. So obviously my jeep will suit me best if it can play in the mud just as well as i. Now my tj is bone stock, so what should i ad to make it perform well in the wet dirt? What size lift do i really need? What size tires? How wide should the tires be? what brand? anything else that im forgetting?? alittle help would get me off to a great start, but keep in mind that i am on a budget! THANKS!! [img]modules/phpBB_14/images/smiles/icon_confused.gif[/img] [addsig]

[RAVEN13xxx]

I'm pretty much in the same boat, being here in S.W. FL...... mud and sand is all we got. For good flat mud holes, I'd go with a 2" lift and maybe 31x12.50's or 11.50's. I'm running 31x11.50x15's and 1 3/4 coil spring spacers on my 97 TJ. Hope that helps a little not knowing what year you have.[addsig]

[MudderChuck]

Reroute the air cleaner intake high up near the firewall, or as I do through he firewall to the drivers compartment (neatly and carefully) don´t cut any wiring harnesses.

Buy a hazardous material glove (long mantle) and put it over the distributor, spark plug wires and such through the fingure holes and seal with cable ties.

Depending on how often you mud and the bucks, replace the mechanical fan with an electric (with a switch) the fan throws mud everywhere.

Make sure all of your drvietrain components have high vent outlets (including the trans). High up near the firewall works best.

Always have the tools with you to pull and clean the starter. Lengthening the cables or rerouting them some makes removal much easier.

Tires with big lugs work best, a little wider in thick mud, tall and skinny in thin mud. In thin mud you have to find the bottom or you´ll probably get stuck.

At a minimum have a hose that connects to your spare tire (you can overinflate it a touch) to blow out any electrical (ignition) parts that get wet. And a long tow strap (a high jack is also really helpful).

Figuring out a way to outsmart the mud, is half the fun of mudding. And doing it on a budget. Cleaning everything with high pressure water and regreaseing will save alot of maintenance costs.

Had a VW buggy we nicknamed the submarine, ran just fine under water. [img]modules/phpBB_14/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img] [addsig]

[gonzo891]

well i'm from buffalo NY and all we have up here is snow and mud. so all of our rides are set up for one or the other. i few things that i have found to come in helpful are an another jeep or truck that can pull you out no matter where you end up getting stuck. a tow strap is a must but a chain will do. a spare tire. i found my slef knee deep in mud and i had a flat and no spare it turn into a disater! as far as a lift goes go as high as your wallet will allow . the more tire you have the better in mub.a body lift might just be enough to get those bigger tires under your ride and allow you to cruise threw some deep mud. a jack is also high on the list. as for the subject of tires supper swapers are the road to travle down but if the moneys tight any tire with deep lugs and an aggressive tread will do just don't get into anything over your head. know your jeep and know what it can and can't do[addsig]

[beachjeep]

Where in NC do you Live? Im in Wilmington - and your right nothing but mud or Sand. I have a 2" Body lift and 31's. Its enough for here. BL was only 80 bucks and tires and wheels were around 700 for both but definitely worth it after all was put on. [addsig]

[Snitty]

well... i finally meet a fellow western new yorker... good to know... from olean here gonzo[addsig]

[Snitty]

and oh yeah... if you don't want to buy a winch... GET A COME ALONG[addsig]