Best muddin' truck...

peterbilt · 10-19-2007, 11:30 AM

which is the best muddin truck?

Ford4x4Chik27 · 10-19-2007, 11:38 AM

I don't think either of these can be compared. The "Best Muddin Truck" would be whichever truck is built best. I mean, you can have a Toyota on Rockwells and a big block in it, and a Ford on stock D44/D60 and guess which one will be the better Muddin truck

Get my drift?

So... do you mean stock? If yer talkin stock, then I'd go with Ford of course

peterbilt · 10-19-2007, 11:44 AM

yes, i forgot to put stock in the poll. my bad. but yeah, best STOCK muddin truck.

greasemonkey · 10-19-2007, 05:12 PM

Any 1973/1993 Dodge Fullsize 4x4. They came with Solid front and rear axles with spicer shafts. I dont really care for ford because of the TTB setup. I have seen ones that have had a true solid axle swapped in. but its only as good as you build it.

75K30 · 10-20-2007, 08:51 AM

This all boils down to tires and the ability to turn them. Any vehicle can be a good mud vehicle, Heak I have a little Samuri, bone stock 1.3L engine stock air cleaner and carb, no header and I still run a cat converter. 5.38 gears and lockers front and rear with little tiny swamper TSL's. This goes everywhere my big mud truck goes, and sometimes I am almost ashamed to say, more.
This does not really have as much to do with axle design or even the manufacturer of the vehicle as much as it has to do with tires and power to weight ratio.

72'CaminoKid · 10-21-2007, 04:29 PM

he's right. when it comes to mud its all about tires, power, and weight

Blackwolf14804 · 11-02-2007, 09:28 PM

Goin with ford on this one

brokenbudget · 11-14-2007, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greasemonkey

Any 1973/1993 Dodge Fullsize 4x4. They came with Solid front and rear axles with spicer shafts. I dont really care for ford because of the TTB setup. I have seen ones that have had a true solid axle swapped in. but its only as good as you build it.

ttb only came out in 1980. and only on the f150/250. '72-79 fords came with the same dana up front as dodges and chevs, the only difference being the lengths and diff sides. you have to realize gmc, dodge and ford used the same parts suppliers in the 60's 70's and most of the 80's. axles, manual trannies, steering boxes etc.

Ford4x4Chik27 · 11-15-2007, 12:56 PM

To be honest, TTB/IFS sometimes even wheels better than Solid axle due to the better ground clearance and less apt to get hung up in the mud

marc olive · 11-27-2007, 09:08 PM

Easy Scout2 ,small Packed With Power And Bullet Proof No Contest.

View Poll Results: what is the best truck for muddin'?
ford	16	28.57%
dodge	7	12.50%
gm	26	46.43%
toyota	3	5.36%
other	4	7.14%
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10-19-2007, 11:30 AM	#1
peterbilt Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,849	Best muddin' truck... which is the best muddin truck? __________________ clicky!!>> 1971 Volkswagen Deluxe Bus <<clicky!! "Never give up on somebody you can't go a day without thinkin' about" Eric and Jessica 1-14-08

10-19-2007, 11:38 AM	#2
Ford4x4Chik27 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sac-Town, Cali Posts: 1,585	I don't think either of these can be compared. The "Best Muddin Truck" would be whichever truck is built best. I mean, you can have a Toyota on Rockwells and a big block in it, and a Ford on stock D44/D60 and guess which one will be the better Muddin truck Get my drift? So... do you mean stock? If yer talkin stock, then I'd go with Ford of course __________________ '93 Isuzu Amigo, Toyota Axles/Tcase/Drivelines, 35" MTR's '01 Pathfinder, making a huge effort to keep it stock, since it's my DD

10-19-2007, 11:44 AM	#3
peterbilt Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,849	yes, i forgot to put stock in the poll. my bad. but yeah, best STOCK muddin truck. __________________ clicky!!>> 1971 Volkswagen Deluxe Bus <<clicky!! "Never give up on somebody you can't go a day without thinkin' about" Eric and Jessica 1-14-08

10-19-2007, 05:12 PM	#4
greasemonkey Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere, PA Posts: 588	Any 1973/1993 Dodge Fullsize 4x4. They came with Solid front and rear axles with spicer shafts. I dont really care for ford because of the TTB setup. I have seen ones that have had a true solid axle swapped in. but its only as good as you build it. __________________ Tractors are like watermelon, you keep the red and throw away the green."

10-20-2007, 08:51 AM	#5
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,628	This all boils down to tires and the ability to turn them. Any vehicle can be a good mud vehicle, Heak I have a little Samuri, bone stock 1.3L engine stock air cleaner and carb, no header and I still run a cat converter. 5.38 gears and lockers front and rear with little tiny swamper TSL's. This goes everywhere my big mud truck goes, and sometimes I am almost ashamed to say, more. This does not really have as much to do with axle design or even the manufacturer of the vehicle as much as it has to do with tires and power to weight ratio.

10-21-2007, 04:29 PM	#6
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,329	he's right. when it comes to mud its all about tires, power, and weight __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

11-02-2007, 09:28 PM	#7
Blackwolf14804 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Almond, NY Posts: 72	Goin with ford on this one

11-15-2007, 12:56 PM	#9
Ford4x4Chik27 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sac-Town, Cali Posts: 1,585	To be honest, TTB/IFS sometimes even wheels better than Solid axle due to the better ground clearance and less apt to get hung up in the mud __________________ '93 Isuzu Amigo, Toyota Axles/Tcase/Drivelines, 35" MTR's '01 Pathfinder, making a huge effort to keep it stock, since it's my DD

11-27-2007, 09:08 PM	#10
marc olive Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	best 4x4? Easy Scout2 ,small Packed With Power And Bullet Proof No Contest.

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