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Old 05-08-2012, 03:18 PM
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I go wheeling from time to time and here in florida i only go in mud. Where i usually go its rock bottom and not too many crazy mud pits. I'm on 35's with a 4inch lift and everything else is stock. I always have that thought that i am going to break something in the back of my head, so i don't go crazy and i am always cautious. What could I be at risk the most to break? I am always apprehensive about going wheeling and breaking something and having to pay thousands to fix.
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Axle ujoints are pretty common breakages
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Grew up in S. Fla myself...our play areas were the rock quarries and out West before Sawgrass Mills Mall and the Expressway was built.

Mud does a number on your rig...you can't see what your getting into before it's too late.

Typical break items were axles and U joints with an occasional tire. Some of those mud pit drop off deeper than they look! Be careful about hydrolocking the engine...might be good to consider a snorkel.
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Originally Posted by jman1208
I always have that thought that i am going to break something in the back of my head, so i don't go crazy and i am always cautious. What could I be at risk the most to break? I am always apprehensive about going wheeling and breaking something and having to pay thousands to fix.
Have you thought about wearing a helmet?
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
Have you thought about wearing a helmet?



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