thorough mud cleanup
09-01-2004, 12:37 AM
#1
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thorough mud cleanup
First, a question not about muddin: What's that I see on some 4x4's
in pictures, looks like a brake rotor on the axle somehow tied into
the steering? I haven't been able to find a good picture of what it
looks like, but that's kinda it. It's on trucks with big tires, a
steering brake?
Ok now to muddin: Since I got my TJ I've only been muddin about 4-5
times, only once in really deep stuff (up to the top of my fenders in
one spot). Every time though I'd get it home and sit in my driveway
with the water hose and spend about an hour hosing off the bottom of
the jeep. I get all under the body, all around frame (drilled holes
in the bottom so water would drain cuz mud and sand would be in the
rails) and get everything I can. I think I do a thorough job on most
of it...
But what about the brakes? How thorough should I be with them? Disc
fronts and Drum rears. I've heard some people say to remove the drum
cover and clean up in there... I've been just hosing the hell outta
them with water and spraying brake cleaner where I can. Haven't had
any brake problems either, or yet, so I hope I'm not messing anything
up yet. I also re-grease all of my fittings for the steering and
suspension. Can I use marine grade grease to keep from washing it
out? My engine compartment is dirty but I keep the essentials
clean... Is there anything I'm missing here? Any suggestions? I'm
in Florida, so I see mostly mud n sand, but I'm far enough from the
ocean so that salt air isn't a problem. Thanks in advance
in pictures, looks like a brake rotor on the axle somehow tied into
the steering? I haven't been able to find a good picture of what it
looks like, but that's kinda it. It's on trucks with big tires, a
steering brake?
Ok now to muddin: Since I got my TJ I've only been muddin about 4-5
times, only once in really deep stuff (up to the top of my fenders in
one spot). Every time though I'd get it home and sit in my driveway
with the water hose and spend about an hour hosing off the bottom of
the jeep. I get all under the body, all around frame (drilled holes
in the bottom so water would drain cuz mud and sand would be in the
rails) and get everything I can. I think I do a thorough job on most
of it...
But what about the brakes? How thorough should I be with them? Disc
fronts and Drum rears. I've heard some people say to remove the drum
cover and clean up in there... I've been just hosing the hell outta
them with water and spraying brake cleaner where I can. Haven't had
any brake problems either, or yet, so I hope I'm not messing anything
up yet. I also re-grease all of my fittings for the steering and
suspension. Can I use marine grade grease to keep from washing it
out? My engine compartment is dirty but I keep the essentials
clean... Is there anything I'm missing here? Any suggestions? I'm
in Florida, so I see mostly mud n sand, but I'm far enough from the
ocean so that salt air isn't a problem. Thanks in advance
09-01-2004, 01:46 AM
#2
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Re: thorough mud cleanup
Hi Troy,
That's just a convenient place to put a brake on a cross drive
shaft of an old ARMY Duce and a Half front axle:
http://i8.ebayimg.com/01/i/02/0b/b2/a9_1.JPG Usually if there's a brake
there's none at the wheels. Cleaned up or sold by Rockwell they look
like:
http://www.geocities.com/co_big_chee...illings_11.JPG
While you're washing the mud out of your drums, be sire and change
the fluids from your differentials and transmissions.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Troy wrote:
>
> First, a question not about muddin: What's that I see on some 4x4's
> in pictures, looks like a brake rotor on the axle somehow tied into
> the steering? I haven't been able to find a good picture of what it
> looks like, but that's kinda it. It's on trucks with big tires, a
> steering brake?
>
> Ok now to muddin: Since I got my TJ I've only been muddin about 4-5
> times, only once in really deep stuff (up to the top of my fenders in
> one spot). Every time though I'd get it home and sit in my driveway
> with the water hose and spend about an hour hosing off the bottom of
> the jeep. I get all under the body, all around frame (drilled holes
> in the bottom so water would drain cuz mud and sand would be in the
> rails) and get everything I can. I think I do a thorough job on most
> of it...
>
> But what about the brakes? How thorough should I be with them? Disc
> fronts and Drum rears. I've heard some people say to remove the drum
> cover and clean up in there... I've been just hosing the hell outta
> them with water and spraying brake cleaner where I can. Haven't had
> any brake problems either, or yet, so I hope I'm not messing anything
> up yet. I also re-grease all of my fittings for the steering and
> suspension. Can I use marine grade grease to keep from washing it
> out? My engine compartment is dirty but I keep the essentials
> clean... Is there anything I'm missing here? Any suggestions? I'm
> in Florida, so I see mostly mud n sand, but I'm far enough from the
> ocean so that salt air isn't a problem. Thanks in advance
That's just a convenient place to put a brake on a cross drive
shaft of an old ARMY Duce and a Half front axle:
http://i8.ebayimg.com/01/i/02/0b/b2/a9_1.JPG Usually if there's a brake
there's none at the wheels. Cleaned up or sold by Rockwell they look
like:
http://www.geocities.com/co_big_chee...illings_11.JPG
While you're washing the mud out of your drums, be sire and change
the fluids from your differentials and transmissions.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Troy wrote:
>
> First, a question not about muddin: What's that I see on some 4x4's
> in pictures, looks like a brake rotor on the axle somehow tied into
> the steering? I haven't been able to find a good picture of what it
> looks like, but that's kinda it. It's on trucks with big tires, a
> steering brake?
>
> Ok now to muddin: Since I got my TJ I've only been muddin about 4-5
> times, only once in really deep stuff (up to the top of my fenders in
> one spot). Every time though I'd get it home and sit in my driveway
> with the water hose and spend about an hour hosing off the bottom of
> the jeep. I get all under the body, all around frame (drilled holes
> in the bottom so water would drain cuz mud and sand would be in the
> rails) and get everything I can. I think I do a thorough job on most
> of it...
>
> But what about the brakes? How thorough should I be with them? Disc
> fronts and Drum rears. I've heard some people say to remove the drum
> cover and clean up in there... I've been just hosing the hell outta
> them with water and spraying brake cleaner where I can. Haven't had
> any brake problems either, or yet, so I hope I'm not messing anything
> up yet. I also re-grease all of my fittings for the steering and
> suspension. Can I use marine grade grease to keep from washing it
> out? My engine compartment is dirty but I keep the essentials
> clean... Is there anything I'm missing here? Any suggestions? I'm
> in Florida, so I see mostly mud n sand, but I'm far enough from the
> ocean so that salt air isn't a problem. Thanks in advance
09-01-2004, 01:46 AM
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Re: thorough mud cleanup
Hi Troy,
That's just a convenient place to put a brake on a cross drive
shaft of an old ARMY Duce and a Half front axle:
http://i8.ebayimg.com/01/i/02/0b/b2/a9_1.JPG Usually if there's a brake
there's none at the wheels. Cleaned up or sold by Rockwell they look
like:
http://www.geocities.com/co_big_chee...illings_11.JPG
While you're washing the mud out of your drums, be sire and change
the fluids from your differentials and transmissions.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Troy wrote:
>
> First, a question not about muddin: What's that I see on some 4x4's
> in pictures, looks like a brake rotor on the axle somehow tied into
> the steering? I haven't been able to find a good picture of what it
> looks like, but that's kinda it. It's on trucks with big tires, a
> steering brake?
>
> Ok now to muddin: Since I got my TJ I've only been muddin about 4-5
> times, only once in really deep stuff (up to the top of my fenders in
> one spot). Every time though I'd get it home and sit in my driveway
> with the water hose and spend about an hour hosing off the bottom of
> the jeep. I get all under the body, all around frame (drilled holes
> in the bottom so water would drain cuz mud and sand would be in the
> rails) and get everything I can. I think I do a thorough job on most
> of it...
>
> But what about the brakes? How thorough should I be with them? Disc
> fronts and Drum rears. I've heard some people say to remove the drum
> cover and clean up in there... I've been just hosing the hell outta
> them with water and spraying brake cleaner where I can. Haven't had
> any brake problems either, or yet, so I hope I'm not messing anything
> up yet. I also re-grease all of my fittings for the steering and
> suspension. Can I use marine grade grease to keep from washing it
> out? My engine compartment is dirty but I keep the essentials
> clean... Is there anything I'm missing here? Any suggestions? I'm
> in Florida, so I see mostly mud n sand, but I'm far enough from the
> ocean so that salt air isn't a problem. Thanks in advance
That's just a convenient place to put a brake on a cross drive
shaft of an old ARMY Duce and a Half front axle:
http://i8.ebayimg.com/01/i/02/0b/b2/a9_1.JPG Usually if there's a brake
there's none at the wheels. Cleaned up or sold by Rockwell they look
like:
http://www.geocities.com/co_big_chee...illings_11.JPG
While you're washing the mud out of your drums, be sire and change
the fluids from your differentials and transmissions.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Troy wrote:
>
> First, a question not about muddin: What's that I see on some 4x4's
> in pictures, looks like a brake rotor on the axle somehow tied into
> the steering? I haven't been able to find a good picture of what it
> looks like, but that's kinda it. It's on trucks with big tires, a
> steering brake?
>
> Ok now to muddin: Since I got my TJ I've only been muddin about 4-5
> times, only once in really deep stuff (up to the top of my fenders in
> one spot). Every time though I'd get it home and sit in my driveway
> with the water hose and spend about an hour hosing off the bottom of
> the jeep. I get all under the body, all around frame (drilled holes
> in the bottom so water would drain cuz mud and sand would be in the
> rails) and get everything I can. I think I do a thorough job on most
> of it...
>
> But what about the brakes? How thorough should I be with them? Disc
> fronts and Drum rears. I've heard some people say to remove the drum
> cover and clean up in there... I've been just hosing the hell outta
> them with water and spraying brake cleaner where I can. Haven't had
> any brake problems either, or yet, so I hope I'm not messing anything
> up yet. I also re-grease all of my fittings for the steering and
> suspension. Can I use marine grade grease to keep from washing it
> out? My engine compartment is dirty but I keep the essentials
> clean... Is there anything I'm missing here? Any suggestions? I'm
> in Florida, so I see mostly mud n sand, but I'm far enough from the
> ocean so that salt air isn't a problem. Thanks in advance
09-01-2004, 01:46 AM
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Re: thorough mud cleanup
Hi Troy,
That's just a convenient place to put a brake on a cross drive
shaft of an old ARMY Duce and a Half front axle:
http://i8.ebayimg.com/01/i/02/0b/b2/a9_1.JPG Usually if there's a brake
there's none at the wheels. Cleaned up or sold by Rockwell they look
like:
http://www.geocities.com/co_big_chee...illings_11.JPG
While you're washing the mud out of your drums, be sire and change
the fluids from your differentials and transmissions.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Troy wrote:
>
> First, a question not about muddin: What's that I see on some 4x4's
> in pictures, looks like a brake rotor on the axle somehow tied into
> the steering? I haven't been able to find a good picture of what it
> looks like, but that's kinda it. It's on trucks with big tires, a
> steering brake?
>
> Ok now to muddin: Since I got my TJ I've only been muddin about 4-5
> times, only once in really deep stuff (up to the top of my fenders in
> one spot). Every time though I'd get it home and sit in my driveway
> with the water hose and spend about an hour hosing off the bottom of
> the jeep. I get all under the body, all around frame (drilled holes
> in the bottom so water would drain cuz mud and sand would be in the
> rails) and get everything I can. I think I do a thorough job on most
> of it...
>
> But what about the brakes? How thorough should I be with them? Disc
> fronts and Drum rears. I've heard some people say to remove the drum
> cover and clean up in there... I've been just hosing the hell outta
> them with water and spraying brake cleaner where I can. Haven't had
> any brake problems either, or yet, so I hope I'm not messing anything
> up yet. I also re-grease all of my fittings for the steering and
> suspension. Can I use marine grade grease to keep from washing it
> out? My engine compartment is dirty but I keep the essentials
> clean... Is there anything I'm missing here? Any suggestions? I'm
> in Florida, so I see mostly mud n sand, but I'm far enough from the
> ocean so that salt air isn't a problem. Thanks in advance
That's just a convenient place to put a brake on a cross drive
shaft of an old ARMY Duce and a Half front axle:
http://i8.ebayimg.com/01/i/02/0b/b2/a9_1.JPG Usually if there's a brake
there's none at the wheels. Cleaned up or sold by Rockwell they look
like:
http://www.geocities.com/co_big_chee...illings_11.JPG
While you're washing the mud out of your drums, be sire and change
the fluids from your differentials and transmissions.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Troy wrote:
>
> First, a question not about muddin: What's that I see on some 4x4's
> in pictures, looks like a brake rotor on the axle somehow tied into
> the steering? I haven't been able to find a good picture of what it
> looks like, but that's kinda it. It's on trucks with big tires, a
> steering brake?
>
> Ok now to muddin: Since I got my TJ I've only been muddin about 4-5
> times, only once in really deep stuff (up to the top of my fenders in
> one spot). Every time though I'd get it home and sit in my driveway
> with the water hose and spend about an hour hosing off the bottom of
> the jeep. I get all under the body, all around frame (drilled holes
> in the bottom so water would drain cuz mud and sand would be in the
> rails) and get everything I can. I think I do a thorough job on most
> of it...
>
> But what about the brakes? How thorough should I be with them? Disc
> fronts and Drum rears. I've heard some people say to remove the drum
> cover and clean up in there... I've been just hosing the hell outta
> them with water and spraying brake cleaner where I can. Haven't had
> any brake problems either, or yet, so I hope I'm not messing anything
> up yet. I also re-grease all of my fittings for the steering and
> suspension. Can I use marine grade grease to keep from washing it
> out? My engine compartment is dirty but I keep the essentials
> clean... Is there anything I'm missing here? Any suggestions? I'm
> in Florida, so I see mostly mud n sand, but I'm far enough from the
> ocean so that salt air isn't a problem. Thanks in advance
09-01-2004, 10:36 AM
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Re: thorough mud cleanup
Do the initial cleanup at a quarter car wash - not in your driveway.
Made a real mess, didn't you? Now you have to clean that up.
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
Made a real mess, didn't you? Now you have to clean that up.
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
09-01-2004, 10:36 AM
#6
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Re: thorough mud cleanup
Do the initial cleanup at a quarter car wash - not in your driveway.
Made a real mess, didn't you? Now you have to clean that up.
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
Made a real mess, didn't you? Now you have to clean that up.
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
09-01-2004, 10:36 AM
#7
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Re: thorough mud cleanup
Do the initial cleanup at a quarter car wash - not in your driveway.
Made a real mess, didn't you? Now you have to clean that up.
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
Made a real mess, didn't you? Now you have to clean that up.
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
09-01-2004, 01:10 PM
#8
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Re: thorough mud cleanup
Put a lawn sprinkler under it for about an hour (depending on type of mud)
before you go out to wash it properly, most of the mud will be gone, or
soft, and on the ground where you parked. If you have a dirt area, thats
fine, if not, use a tarp so you can pick it up after it dries.
Then ,follow Bill's advice and change the fluids. Oil is cheaper than
bearings.
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
before you go out to wash it properly, most of the mud will be gone, or
soft, and on the ground where you parked. If you have a dirt area, thats
fine, if not, use a tarp so you can pick it up after it dries.
Then ,follow Bill's advice and change the fluids. Oil is cheaper than
bearings.
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
09-01-2004, 01:10 PM
#9
Guest
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Re: thorough mud cleanup
Put a lawn sprinkler under it for about an hour (depending on type of mud)
before you go out to wash it properly, most of the mud will be gone, or
soft, and on the ground where you parked. If you have a dirt area, thats
fine, if not, use a tarp so you can pick it up after it dries.
Then ,follow Bill's advice and change the fluids. Oil is cheaper than
bearings.
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
before you go out to wash it properly, most of the mud will be gone, or
soft, and on the ground where you parked. If you have a dirt area, thats
fine, if not, use a tarp so you can pick it up after it dries.
Then ,follow Bill's advice and change the fluids. Oil is cheaper than
bearings.
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
09-01-2004, 01:10 PM
#10
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: thorough mud cleanup
Put a lawn sprinkler under it for about an hour (depending on type of mud)
before you go out to wash it properly, most of the mud will be gone, or
soft, and on the ground where you parked. If you have a dirt area, thats
fine, if not, use a tarp so you can pick it up after it dries.
Then ,follow Bill's advice and change the fluids. Oil is cheaper than
bearings.
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
before you go out to wash it properly, most of the mud will be gone, or
soft, and on the ground where you parked. If you have a dirt area, thats
fine, if not, use a tarp so you can pick it up after it dries.
Then ,follow Bill's advice and change the fluids. Oil is cheaper than
bearings.
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California