hey guys im wondering what is the best way to clean your truck after going through mud? I know washing it will make it look nice again, but im wondering if their is anything under the hood that should be checked or cleaned? thanks for the help.

 

A pressure washer is your friend.

You need to get under it and make sure that various components aren't caked. For example, transmission coolers, heat shields, suspension, etc.

 

A water sprinkler does wonders. Just place it under your truck and move it around about every 15-30 mins.

 

alright thanks. if i use a water sprinkler, will that damage anything under the truck?

 

No. After you let the sprinkler loosen everything up, get under there with a pressure washer and all the mud will fall right off.

 

alright thanks. it looks like you have had to do that before.

 

Water sprinkler sounds good.

 

I see where all the money is, me I can't bring myself to take a newer truck through the mud. I had a 1998 dodge dakota and what I found easier for dear hunting is to put about three to five coats of wax on my truck maybe three times a year to keep it slick and that seemed to work well. especially since the truck was black, it had very few scratches. Only when I tried to go through thick trails where I had no business did I scratch it. Only mistake I made was when I took it some where to get the moter cleaned and they used all that shiny stuff detailing the engine and boy was that a mess after my next hunting trip. It is fun but the clean up sux.

 

i liek the idea of the water sprinkler under the truck.. GOOD idea..

props

-B.F.D.M.

 

ya i think the water sprinkler is the best idea i have heard of. i am going to have to try that.

 

You know it, and boy does it suck.

 

That is a super idea. Nice post.

 

is there any long term damage to your truck after muddin?

 

Inheriently, you're causing a little more wear and tear on components by mudding. Any nook and cranny that can accumulate 'gunk' will be on a fast track to becoming more problematic down the road.

This can be prooven by just about any 'serious duty' truck. For example, vehicles that they utilize in the mining industry. They typically have a MUCH shorter lifespan than those that are not utilized consistantly in that type of an atmosphere.

In short, yes. You can accelerate wear and tear on the truck with frequent 'muddin'.

 

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