Mudding harmful to Jeep?

[noside85]

so what’s with folks saying mud’s going to get into the diff and alternator?

Different experiences. Too many variables, how much mudding? what kind of mud? how good was the cleaning after? how deep? etc etc

I know it takes an assload of time to clean up mud, so I will do it if I am ready to spend hours cleaning it. I am sure most experiences result in minimal damage though. I can argue that your Jeep is more likely to get messed up if you go mudding everyday than mine if I don't at all, and I would feel good about that argument. It's a numbers game, put yourself out there more and the chances increase.

It's a Jeep, but also a modern machine with lots of electronics that costs $50k and I figure more than feelings would be hurt if you don't at least consider the consequences. Same with going off road, they are built to but things still get broken don't they? Those broken parts still cost money too if I recall. Your life, your toy.

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[Metrius]

Will repeated trips through mud possibly wear parts out faster over time? Maybe. Did you enjoy it? If yes, stop worrying about it and do it again.

Enjoy the things you buy. Otherwise, why buy them?

 

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[PyrPatriot]

Will repeated trips through mud possibly wear parts out faster over time? Maybe. Did you enjoy it? If yes, stop worrying about it and do it again.

Enjoy the things you buy. Otherwise, why buy them?

If I take care of things I get to enjoy them longer

 

[eaglerugby04]

I ended up burring mine in mud. I ended up noticing two thing from it. The wheels need to be fully cleaned, mine ended up with some hidden mud throwing them off balance. The second was even if you think you got everything keep going with the pressure washer under. I had mud flying out from all kinds of hidden areas. Would i do it again, for sure yes. But next time I will take the pressure washer to the wheels and underside almost immediately. Once it dries it is a pain to get off.

 

[Moe_Fugga]

I had a Silverado that saw mud a few times. Brake pads wore out around 50K miles and rotors had gouges in them to the point they couldn’t be turned. Brake guy said it was probably due to mud not being cleaned off. Mud under pads created deep scratches in the rotors. As long as you clean up really well it may not be a problem. Hell, I have a 98 Honda ATV that was buried in the mud more times than I can even start to count. It runs to this day without an issue, but it was cleaned heavily after each ride.

Me and the family enjoy our Jeep just having the top down riding in the mountains. Mud and off roading isn’t the only thing Jeeps are meant for. You motorcycle guys know what I mean.

 

[Mjolnir]

It is a jeep. You bought it to have fun.

Have. Fun.


Just clean it and youll be fine. It's not rocket science. The people saying don't do it, have either gotten super unlucky and a part failed from mudding, or went balls deep and that will mess any jeep up.

Always double check your diff fluids after going through anything that is watery. Clean it after (sooner the better), and you'll be good to go. It is that simple. Don't overthink it.

It is a Jeep, throw that shit into mud and water and whatever you can. It can take it. If you need to replace an axle seal, so be it.

 

[Metrius]

If I take care of things I get to enjoy them longer

Absolutely. Just clean it well after and you will be fine. My only point is to not worry about it lasting so long that it prevents you from enjoying it in the first place.

 

[bgenlvtex]

Poll is flawed.

The option: "It's fine, wash it as soon as possible because mud is easier to remove wet than dry" is the correct answer,

 

[TheNewWampsCat]

I’ve had my toys buried in mud, had numerous good times doing it! I’m talking trucks, Jeeps, four wheelers. The only problem with it is the cleaning. Takes forever! Other than that no issues. Now I had a son went into a deep hole on a quad the wrong way he ended up going In head first And the quad ended up sucking in water. He was a dirty mess but the four wheeler was never right after it! Have fun and become great friends with a pressure washer!

 

[PyrPatriot]

Always double check your diff fluids after going through anything that is watery.

What should I look out for? I assume anytime I'm "checking" fluid levels I should have enough to flush and replace the fluids in case of contaminants getting into the cases?

 

[Mjolnir]

What should I look out for? I assume anytime I'm "checking" fluid levels I should have enough to flush and replace the fluids in case of contaminants getting into the cases?

Diff fluid tends to turn white or milkey after going through water stuff. So just keep an eye on it.

Good thing to invest in is increasing the length and location of the diff breather hoses. ARB has a kit and it works great.

 

[PyrPatriot]

Diff fluid tends to turn white or milkey after going through water stuff. So just keep an eye on it.

Good thing to invest in is increasing the length and location of the diff breather hoses. ARB has a kit and it works great.

I've read that. Do you have one on your JT? A reviewer on Quadratec is saying the ARB doesn't fit on Dana 44s

Wonder why Jeep didn't have longer ones factory. Tubing is cheap and it seems like something they'd do to help preserve vehicles.

 

[Mjolnir]

I've read that. Do you have one on your JT? A reviewer on Quadratec is saying the ARB doesn't fit on Dana 44s

Wonder why Jeep didn't have longer ones factory. Tubing is cheap and it seems like something they'd do to help preserve vehicles.

I placed them on 44's on my JK. You can make anything fit. If you don't feel comfortable making them fit, I am sure there are ones out there specifically for D44's. Surgical tubing is the simplest way to do it yourself.

 

[Gray_Bison]

I had a Toyota that would see lots of mud on an almost every weekend basis during the wet season and never had any issues come out of it. I did learn real quick to clean anything that rotates afterwards, and windows too if you plan on rolling them down. The mud also differs from region to region, I grew up in Northern Ca with lots of sticky red clay, now I'm in the desert and it can be silky smooth mud or a gritty sandy mud. Different types provide different possible problems. But I like to think that the parts Jeep used were designed to withstand the differnt elements and scenarios. Maybe no every weekend, but from time to time yes. Enjoy your Jeep, take it thru the mud, climb rocks ect... I mean that is part of the fun of owning a 4X4 as capable as Jeep makes their vehicles right? Just give it a once over and good cleaning afterwards.

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