Trd offroad stuck in the mud

I don't think A-Trac, 4WD, shovel, mud tires, etc.. would've help in this case except having another wheeler around equipped with recovery straps or a winch.

 

Gotcha. it just looks like it was angled up which is why i asked. Glad you got it out without damaging anything! i've been there before with a less capable vehicle lol

 

If you play in the mud you need a winch. Traction boards are for the beach not deep sticky shit.

 

Congrats OP!
As for pressure washers, I’m lovin my Sun Joe- I’ll post exact model if you want but it was about $120 on Amazon...

 

I may look at a winch but wouldnt that require a new bumper? I just purchased the PowRyte 3800 psi on Amazon. Does the Sun Joe do a good job at removing the tough stuff?

 

Receiver hitch mounted.

Someone on here makes a receiver mount for the front, it hides behind where your front license plate is. Then you have wiring ran to the front and back and put the winch where you need it.

 

And suggestions for the receiver hitch mount?

 

Very much agree. People put too much stock in mud tires. I've seen the Dunlops go through mud holes almost that size. There are just so many other factors at play.

 

http://mobtownoffroad.com/product/front-recovery-bar/

 

My personal experience has led to these opinions:

That sort of mudding is a blast but if you don't have proper equipment, you're adding significantly to the risk of damage to your truck. I've spent more than a few hours in the dark and/or walking miles to get out of places because of my redneck ways.

The cheap and easy way is to carry a Hi Lift jack, leather gloves, a shovel, jerk straps (real ones, not the cheapest you can get) and a come-a-long. Shackles are ideal for connection and hookup points. Keep your come-a-long in decent shape too. As others have mentioned, a bad cable is a death trap.

Mud tires will help significantly in these places but they wear out faster so you have to be willing to pay the trade off in replacing tires more often.

If you hit deep ruts fast, you're just going to take longer to get unstuck.

Pick a good line and commit to it. Changing lines part way in is rarely a good idea and usually causes more problem and panic than anything.

WHEN you fall in love with wheeling...personally...I recommend a front and rear receiver with a hitch mounted winch. I have a Mobtown Offroad front recovery bar with shackles and receiver on mine as I don't particularly care for the winch bumpers that are available. You can also buy hitch mounted shackles as easy recovery points.

LITE-WAY Trailer Hitch Hook Receiver Hitch with 3/4" Shackle for Trucks & SUVs, 11000 Capacity D-Ring Bow Shackel Tow Hitch 1 Year Warranty

https://www.amazon.com/LITE-WAY-Mul...8715940&sr=8-5&keywords=hitch+mounted+shackle

If I'm headed into really nasty stuff I will also carry aggressive tire chains for all four corners. (mostly for deep snow or slick clay roads)

Have fun out there!

 

My thoughts exactly....after laughing a little. I have been there myself...well almost, I was about to 'rock' myself out

One of the first mods I did...so cheap and worth it!

 

It's been a while but wanted to give an update on the rear diff fluid. It was changed shortly after and the oil looked fine...no water or mud. I do not have the breather mod done neither