New Mexico mud and WK don't mix

TaosBob · 11-02-2009, 12:03 AM

Went on a local Forest Service road today and ran into some very slick mud. Jeep did alright going UP a hill but had more trouble coming down it. Twice got sideways before coming back around straight. This was going slow in LOW range without using brakes. On the highway coming home had vibration and a burning tire smell. Stopped and found mud between the "bolt" and the inside of the tire had heated up the tire from rubbing. Went straight to a car wash and used the hand-held wand on the wheel wells the whole time. Got home and found the inside of all the rims were still caked with mud, causing the vibration, and the front suspension was enveloped in mud. Also the brake calipers. Spent over an hour with high pressure stream from hose and a screwdriver. Our mud has a very high clay content and it STICKS. Direct spray from hose did not touch it without help from a screwdriver. Nice and clean now and I won't be going back on that road for a while. No pictures because I was intent on getting the mud off before it dried and became like concrete.
Moral of the story is get the mud off after getting caked with it. Personally, I prefer rocks, sand, snow, or anything over sticky mud.

warrenhaynes · 11-02-2009, 12:16 AM

I know what you're talking about with the vibration. I went wheeling and on the way home at 65mph+ there was a real bad vibration. It almost felt like my suspension was failing. Anyhow, I pressure washed the mud off of the undercarriage and have had no problems since.

ThisLife · 11-02-2009, 08:59 AM

Speed wobble! I had to race to take a friend to the train station and couldn't go over 50mph without that vibration! It's the worst, I had to crawl under the car and use a screwdriver to scrape it out.. wait for a nice cold freezing night (if you get them) and it should make it easier

Justa4banger · 11-02-2009, 10:12 AM

Couple Dollars at the powerwasher will do wonders...

LJS · 11-02-2009, 12:35 PM

Of course always better to do it before it begins to dry and becomes like cement!

555ctsv · 11-02-2009, 01:10 PM

I've been told a good coating of PAM (or any cooking spray) beforehand is helpful. Supposedly the mud just falls right off once a sprayer hits it. Seems like it'd work but i've never tried it

TaosBob · 11-02-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 555ctsv

I've been told a good coating of PAM (or any cooking spray) beforehand is helpful. Supposedly the mud just falls right off once a sprayer hits it. Seems like it'd work but i've never tried it

I've heard of that too but I was not planning on getting involved in mud that day. You have to wonder about the sanity of someone who plans something like that and goes out and sprays the undercarriage first. That would not be me!

brenden15s · 11-03-2009, 11:07 AM

at least the mud didnt suck you in. had that happen to a buddys truck when i lived in roswell. had to wait for it to dry to yank it out

555ctsv · 11-03-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TaosBob

I've heard of that too but I was not planning on getting involved in mud that day. You have to wonder about the sanity of someone who plans something like that and goes out and sprays the undercarriage first. That would not be me!

Yea i agree, my mud encounters are rarely planned!

brenden15s · 11-03-2009, 05:21 PM

Planning is overated.

coffaqcof · 11-03-2009, 06:10 PM

PAM works pretty well, as will WD-40 in a pinch. Great for quick cleanup of the fender liner, wheels, and easy to reach suspension parts.

11-02-2009, 12:03 AM	#1
TaosBob Land of Enchantment Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Taos, NM Posts: 322 Thanks: 17 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	New Mexico mud and WK don't mix Went on a local Forest Service road today and ran into some very slick mud. Jeep did alright going UP a hill but had more trouble coming down it. Twice got sideways before coming back around straight. This was going slow in LOW range without using brakes. On the highway coming home had vibration and a burning tire smell. Stopped and found mud between the "bolt" and the inside of the tire had heated up the tire from rubbing. Went straight to a car wash and used the hand-held wand on the wheel wells the whole time. Got home and found the inside of all the rims were still caked with mud, causing the vibration, and the front suspension was enveloped in mud. Also the brake calipers. Spent over an hour with high pressure stream from hose and a screwdriver. Our mud has a very high clay content and it STICKS. Direct spray from hose did not touch it without help from a screwdriver. Nice and clean now and I won't be going back on that road for a while. No pictures because I was intent on getting the mud off before it dried and became like concrete. Moral of the story is get the mud off after getting caked with it. Personally, I prefer rocks, sand, snow, or anything over sticky mud. __________________ 2007 Grand Cherokee Laredo, Rocky Mountain Edition, Bright Silver, 4.7L V-8, QT II, Sirius satellite radio, factory hitch and tow hooks, Mopar rock rails, Mopar skid plates, Rusty's 2-inch BB with shocks, cabin air filtration, front window tint, Firestone Destination AT tires 255/70/R17, 4xGuard skids--front, rear, and belly, T-Max portable air, BDS rear diff guard, Old Man Emu rear shocks.

11-02-2009, 12:16 AM	#2
warrenhaynes Registered Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Macon, Ga Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I know what you're talking about with the vibration. I went wheeling and on the way home at 65mph+ there was a real bad vibration. It almost felt like my suspension was failing. Anyhow, I pressure washed the mud off of the undercarriage and have had no problems since. __________________ 06 Limited 4.7L Black l Rola Rack l Brushguard l 2 10" Subs l Cobra CB l Tail light Guards l Recovery Shackle l OME 3" on the way.

11-02-2009, 08:59 AM	#3
ThisLife Registered Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 162 Thanks: 38 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Speed wobble! I had to race to take a friend to the train station and couldn't go over 50mph without that vibration! It's the worst, I had to crawl under the car and use a screwdriver to scrape it out.. wait for a nice cold freezing night (if you get them) and it should make it easier __________________ 2006 5.7L Black Overland Current: 245/65/17 Revos, Slush floor mats, Mopar Cold-Air Intake, Mopar Exhaust, RainEx wipers and fluid, and for BT I have a Jawbone. Would like: New brakes, Viper alarm w/ remote start on my iPhone.. would be cool i think

11-02-2009, 10:12 AM	#4
Justa4banger Registered Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 181 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Couple Dollars at the powerwasher will do wonders... __________________ 2007 WK GC CRD 211whp/353wtrq Basically stock 267whp/425wtrq Inmotion tuned

11-02-2009, 12:35 PM	#5
LJS Registered Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: IL Posts: 2,118 Thanks: 6 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Of course always better to do it before it begins to dry and becomes like cement! __________________ 2008 CRD 4xGuard Rails Stillens AEV Pintlers BFGs 265/70/17 Lockpic

11-02-2009, 01:10 PM	#6
555ctsv Registered Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Colinas, TX Posts: 134 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've been told a good coating of PAM (or any cooking spray) beforehand is helpful. Supposedly the mud just falls right off once a sprayer hits it. Seems like it'd work but i've never tried it __________________ 06 WK Limited 5.7L - 2" Daystar 255-75-17 BFG MT's

11-03-2009, 11:07 AM	#8
brenden15s AIR CAV! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wherever the Army sends my ass Posts: 207 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	at least the mud didnt suck you in. had that happen to a buddys truck when i lived in roswell. had to wait for it to dry to yank it out __________________ '05 wk 4XGuard front guard 4XGuard rear guard 4XGuard belly guard 4XGuard side guard HC ROLA roof rack IPF lighting 4" superlift 285/70 17 maxxis big horn mud terrain tires HID lows and fogs R.I.P. CW3 Windorski, CW2 Tillery, CW2 Kelley, and CW2 Todd I will never forget you my brothers may you always fly high and remain forever young. KIA 25 January 2009 see you on the green

11-03-2009, 05:21 PM	#10
brenden15s AIR CAV! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wherever the Army sends my ass Posts: 207 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Planning is overated. __________________ '05 wk 4XGuard front guard 4XGuard rear guard 4XGuard belly guard 4XGuard side guard HC ROLA roof rack IPF lighting 4" superlift 285/70 17 maxxis big horn mud terrain tires HID lows and fogs R.I.P. CW3 Windorski, CW2 Tillery, CW2 Kelley, and CW2 Todd I will never forget you my brothers may you always fly high and remain forever young. KIA 25 January 2009 see you on the green

11-03-2009, 06:10 PM	#11
coffaqcof Registered Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Chicago Burbs Posts: 579 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	PAM works pretty well, as will WD-40 in a pinch. Great for quick cleanup of the fender liner, wheels, and easy to reach suspension parts. __________________ (My Co-Pilot) Dude # 7045 Global Warmer 2nd Gen Jeeper 95 ZJ Ltd Blk sold @180K 99 WJ Lar Red sold @150K 08 WK Overland 5.7 Black - LOADED,RR 2.25"F, OME 3"R,K&N 63,4XGuard Rear,Belly,Sliders, Matrix, 255/75/17 BFG MT KM's, V-Tec Wheels, Flashpaq, V1 WILL drive to DEATH IF THE PLANET BELONGS TO ALL, WHY DO A SELECT FEW TREEHUGGERS, NATURE-NAZIS AND ENVIRO-FASCISTS SET STRINGENT USAGE RULES FOR THE REST OF US? 99.9% OF SPECIES THAT EVER EXISTED WENT EXTINCT WITHOUT HELP FROM US, IT'S CALLED "EVOLUTION" WHAT'S THE NEXT STORYLINE, SUV'S ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARMING ON MARS? OR THE CURRENT COOLING IS DUE TO GLOBAL WARMING? COULD THE ANSWER BE SOLAR?? ONLY IF YOU PUT THE KOOLAID DOWN AND TURN YOUR COMMON SENSE UP POWER TO THE MEOPLE! DEATH TO THE SHEEPLE!

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