thorough mud cleanup
#11
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Re: thorough mud cleanup
I bought my skid plates and mud tires...then 2200 psi pressure washer and I
blast the crap outta them...
I had planned on getting a truck load of top soil to fix the yard...but I've
brought home enough in the "shovel" each time that I didn't need to order
any...LOL
Get your mud on!
Jeff
"John Davies" <saab95aerowagon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> 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
blast the crap outta them...
I had planned on getting a truck load of top soil to fix the yard...but I've
brought home enough in the "shovel" each time that I didn't need to order
any...LOL
Get your mud on!
Jeff
"John Davies" <saab95aerowagon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:mhnbj0h23fih10h2tkk375dg2k1jetu2kt@4ax.com...
> 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
#12
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Re: thorough mud cleanup
I bought my skid plates and mud tires...then 2200 psi pressure washer and I
blast the crap outta them...
I had planned on getting a truck load of top soil to fix the yard...but I've
brought home enough in the "shovel" each time that I didn't need to order
any...LOL
Get your mud on!
Jeff
"John Davies" <saab95aerowagon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:mhnbj0h23fih10h2tkk375dg2k1jetu2kt@4ax.com...
> 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
blast the crap outta them...
I had planned on getting a truck load of top soil to fix the yard...but I've
brought home enough in the "shovel" each time that I didn't need to order
any...LOL
Get your mud on!
Jeff
"John Davies" <saab95aerowagon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:mhnbj0h23fih10h2tkk375dg2k1jetu2kt@4ax.com...
> 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
#13
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Re: thorough mud cleanup
I bought my skid plates and mud tires...then 2200 psi pressure washer and I
blast the crap outta them...
I had planned on getting a truck load of top soil to fix the yard...but I've
brought home enough in the "shovel" each time that I didn't need to order
any...LOL
Get your mud on!
Jeff
"John Davies" <saab95aerowagon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:mhnbj0h23fih10h2tkk375dg2k1jetu2kt@4ax.com...
> 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
blast the crap outta them...
I had planned on getting a truck load of top soil to fix the yard...but I've
brought home enough in the "shovel" each time that I didn't need to order
any...LOL
Get your mud on!
Jeff
"John Davies" <saab95aerowagon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:mhnbj0h23fih10h2tkk375dg2k1jetu2kt@4ax.com...
> 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
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Re: thorough mud cleanup
"Troy" <troythered@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> 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...
Ouch! Did you just say that you drilled holes in your frame so you can get
the mud and sand out? Wouldn't you imagine that might just weaken those
frame rails just a tad?
Better stay in the mud and off the big rocks!!
-Fred W
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Re: thorough mud cleanup
"Troy" <troythered@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> 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...
Ouch! Did you just say that you drilled holes in your frame so you can get
the mud and sand out? Wouldn't you imagine that might just weaken those
frame rails just a tad?
Better stay in the mud and off the big rocks!!
-Fred W
#16
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Re: thorough mud cleanup
"Troy" <troythered@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:e76c35fb.0408312037.e0c56f8@posting.google.co m...
> 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...
Ouch! Did you just say that you drilled holes in your frame so you can get
the mud and sand out? Wouldn't you imagine that might just weaken those
frame rails just a tad?
Better stay in the mud and off the big rocks!!
-Fred W
#17
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Re: thorough mud cleanup
That brake placement would require spools in the diffs, I imagine.
On the 2-1/2 ton and 5-tons we drove in the US Army, that was where
the parking brake drum was (but on the first rear axle.) It was
pretty useless -- we'd chase plenty of newbies' trucks down the hill
because they relied on only that little band and drum brake.
As far as mud clean-up goes, I'd say the best way to clean it is to
stay out of it in the first place. Army flashback: cleaning our
trucks, APCs and jeeps at the wash rack in freezing weather while
everyone else was cleaning weapons in the warm supply room.
I hate mud!
L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message news:<41356238.660CF45D@***.net>...
> 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
On the 2-1/2 ton and 5-tons we drove in the US Army, that was where
the parking brake drum was (but on the first rear axle.) It was
pretty useless -- we'd chase plenty of newbies' trucks down the hill
because they relied on only that little band and drum brake.
As far as mud clean-up goes, I'd say the best way to clean it is to
stay out of it in the first place. Army flashback: cleaning our
trucks, APCs and jeeps at the wash rack in freezing weather while
everyone else was cleaning weapons in the warm supply room.
I hate mud!
L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message news:<41356238.660CF45D@***.net>...
> 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
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Re: thorough mud cleanup
That brake placement would require spools in the diffs, I imagine.
On the 2-1/2 ton and 5-tons we drove in the US Army, that was where
the parking brake drum was (but on the first rear axle.) It was
pretty useless -- we'd chase plenty of newbies' trucks down the hill
because they relied on only that little band and drum brake.
As far as mud clean-up goes, I'd say the best way to clean it is to
stay out of it in the first place. Army flashback: cleaning our
trucks, APCs and jeeps at the wash rack in freezing weather while
everyone else was cleaning weapons in the warm supply room.
I hate mud!
L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message news:<41356238.660CF45D@***.net>...
> 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
On the 2-1/2 ton and 5-tons we drove in the US Army, that was where
the parking brake drum was (but on the first rear axle.) It was
pretty useless -- we'd chase plenty of newbies' trucks down the hill
because they relied on only that little band and drum brake.
As far as mud clean-up goes, I'd say the best way to clean it is to
stay out of it in the first place. Army flashback: cleaning our
trucks, APCs and jeeps at the wash rack in freezing weather while
everyone else was cleaning weapons in the warm supply room.
I hate mud!
L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message news:<41356238.660CF45D@***.net>...
> 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
#19
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Re: thorough mud cleanup
That brake placement would require spools in the diffs, I imagine.
On the 2-1/2 ton and 5-tons we drove in the US Army, that was where
the parking brake drum was (but on the first rear axle.) It was
pretty useless -- we'd chase plenty of newbies' trucks down the hill
because they relied on only that little band and drum brake.
As far as mud clean-up goes, I'd say the best way to clean it is to
stay out of it in the first place. Army flashback: cleaning our
trucks, APCs and jeeps at the wash rack in freezing weather while
everyone else was cleaning weapons in the warm supply room.
I hate mud!
L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message news:<41356238.660CF45D@***.net>...
> 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
On the 2-1/2 ton and 5-tons we drove in the US Army, that was where
the parking brake drum was (but on the first rear axle.) It was
pretty useless -- we'd chase plenty of newbies' trucks down the hill
because they relied on only that little band and drum brake.
As far as mud clean-up goes, I'd say the best way to clean it is to
stay out of it in the first place. Army flashback: cleaning our
trucks, APCs and jeeps at the wash rack in freezing weather while
everyone else was cleaning weapons in the warm supply room.
I hate mud!
L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message news:<41356238.660CF45D@***.net>...
> 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
#20
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Re: thorough mud cleanup
Flash back! :-( Fortunately, my truck and I:
http://www.----------.com/billsM37.jpg only pulled one of those Winter
ten day camping trips, while I was in Germany. That one, I was pulled
into and out by tracks, and mud was everywhere. Trying to wash off my
truck with on one of the coldest days of the year, was just adding ice.
At least. it was at one these off base German operated wash racks, where
I didn't have to clean up the mess, too.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Greg Allen wrote:
>
> That brake placement would require spools in the diffs, I imagine.
>
> On the 2-1/2 ton and 5-tons we drove in the US Army, that was where
> the parking brake drum was (but on the first rear axle.) It was
> pretty useless -- we'd chase plenty of newbies' trucks down the hill
> because they relied on only that little band and drum brake.
>
> As far as mud clean-up goes, I'd say the best way to clean it is to
> stay out of it in the first place. Army flashback: cleaning our
> trucks, APCs and jeeps at the wash rack in freezing weather while
> everyone else was cleaning weapons in the warm supply room.
>
> I hate mud!
http://www.----------.com/billsM37.jpg only pulled one of those Winter
ten day camping trips, while I was in Germany. That one, I was pulled
into and out by tracks, and mud was everywhere. Trying to wash off my
truck with on one of the coldest days of the year, was just adding ice.
At least. it was at one these off base German operated wash racks, where
I didn't have to clean up the mess, too.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Greg Allen wrote:
>
> That brake placement would require spools in the diffs, I imagine.
>
> On the 2-1/2 ton and 5-tons we drove in the US Army, that was where
> the parking brake drum was (but on the first rear axle.) It was
> pretty useless -- we'd chase plenty of newbies' trucks down the hill
> because they relied on only that little band and drum brake.
>
> As far as mud clean-up goes, I'd say the best way to clean it is to
> stay out of it in the first place. Army flashback: cleaning our
> trucks, APCs and jeeps at the wash rack in freezing weather while
> everyone else was cleaning weapons in the warm supply room.
>
> I hate mud!