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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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What is the best way to approach enter and leave a mud pit. I'm new and don't wanna look stupid in front of my friends lol
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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With mud, just giver hell!
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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Thats what I was thinking hahahaha I tried a little hole today anf that's what I did she did great. Just didn't wanna to at a hole 10 x as big as the one I did today with out asking lol thanks bud
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 03:53 PM
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Always be sure you know what your getting into first. Going blind is silly.

Take a long stick, make sure you know how deep a hole is before just diving in.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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I checked it today its only about 14 inches I got a 3 in lift and my buddy went through it with a stock ranger ( got stuck about 5 ft in) lol but they want me to go tomorrow so just getting familiar thanks for the help fellas
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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When I am the first one in a hole I drive slow and zig zag to find out what I am getting my self in to. Last month I almost rolled over in a pit with water in it. Lets just say 4" up the back of my seat was soaked. Keep in mind I am on 36's. But if I see someone go through fist and they are about the same size. Then I just go on there line full throttle. Have fun and post picks.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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GAS IT!!!!!!!! Dont let a Ranger show you up, lol.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 04:19 PM
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when in doubt, throttle out
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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Oh trust me. No ford will out do my xj lol.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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PIN IT TO WIN IT! never let off throttle if you think you'll get stuck.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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What is the best way to approach enter and leave a mud pit. I'm new and don't wanna look stupid in front of my friends lol

Answer: Very carefully

The way I do it is to make sure someone else goes in it first to see if there is anything actually in the mud to cause damage. I blasted through a mud hole once and someone must have gotten stuck and left a large metal plate in the mud. Well, I hit that ***** and the Jeep stopped dead in it's tracks. I thought I was going through the windshield. Well, it wiped out the lower control arm bracket and I've had problems with the alingment ever since. I've also come across cinderblocks in the mud as well. Although , in my area near the Pine Barrens there are alot of people who hate 4 wheelers and they sabatoge the trails to damage our rigs.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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put wipers on full blast and put the throttle to the floor and u will be ok
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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Throttle and don't let off .sometimes I work the wheel back n forth a little bit if real deep for more grip and wipers too and make sure your head isn't hanging out your window lol.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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I always tell my friend in his explorer to lead... when he messes something up mid way through i dont go lol.
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 12:47 AM
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You'll be ok. Thats not that deep. just keep an eye out for old tire marks going into the hole and out the other side. Try to stagger them so you don't get high centered... Especially if they are wider than you. Have fun! Dont forget to post pics.
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