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antuane678 · 06-29-2008, 01:56 PM

would a 4x4 1 ton truck be good for mudding?

75K30 · 06-29-2008, 02:55 PM

Well the advantage to the 1 ton is that it already has large axles, and is fairly stout.
All of my trucks have either started life as a 1 ton, or have been modified and upgraded to utilize 1 ton drivetrains.
The main keys to a succesful mud truck is low weight, big horsepower, and strong enough components to prevent failures.
The downside to the heavier and stronger axles is that they are heavy.
Large tires weigh quite a bit, and combine this with a little horsepower, and the extra weight of the mud, and you will find that 1 ton axles are of great benifit.
Great combo is having a small vehicle like a short bed half ton, or even a bronco or blazer, and upgrade to 1 ton gear!
Here is a little vid, of some of my gang having a little fun in the mud.
YouTube - Victor's Off-Road Video
The more successful trucks are all 1 tons.
And for the record, we did re-build the 79 truck that rolled over that day. It is bigger, and better now.
Something real cool about having a capable fullsize!

junior3382 · 06-29-2008, 03:03 PM

75 is right in many ways, and specifically for playing in mud pits, I personally however, prefer the midsize for the woods only because of the shorter wheel base and manuverability features. The 1ton components are much stronger though and will with stand a lot more abuse. What do you have? What are the plans? I am always interested in these subjects...lol

gmctrucks · 06-30-2008, 03:10 AM

Depends on what tires you have and so on and there more HD than a 1/2 ton.

antuane678 · 06-30-2008, 04:02 PM

that was a bad *** video. thanks for ur help. i don't have anything yet but im workin on it just trying to find out what to get. but thanks again. im going to put 35" toyo open country M/T on what ever i get for sure. a buddy of mine has some and they work great

03chevy · 07-01-2008, 09:33 AM

hey 75 witch one is yours out there?

junior3382 · 07-01-2008, 09:41 AM

I wanted to ask the very same question, 03 beat me to it.....

75K30 · 07-01-2008, 10:42 AM

Those were taken quite some time ago, and that clip was taken over a large period of time.
They are difficult to make out but I have the big red ford, and the short 1 ton chevy with a GMC front clip right at the 20 second mark.
They have evolved a littl recently.
Here is a little more.
YouTube - Ultimate Joy Ride

junior3382 · 07-01-2008, 02:08 PM

That video has been one of my all time favorites for a long time. I have a direct link from my personal you tube page... cool... friends of yours?

06-29-2008, 01:56 PM	#1
antuane678 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: dougasville GA Posts: 6	question would a 4x4 1 ton truck be good for mudding?

06-29-2008, 03:03 PM	#3
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently, I live in Lancaster country, Pennsylvania. Posts: 2,975	75 is right in many ways, and specifically for playing in mud pits, I personally however, prefer the midsize for the woods only because of the shorter wheel base and manuverability features. The 1ton components are much stronger though and will with stand a lot more abuse. What do you have? What are the plans? I am always interested in these subjects...lol __________________ Lets get some mud on the tires...eh?!?!? OWN: 1998 Chevy Blazer ls 4x4 4.3l Vortec V6 1998 Mazda B3000 SE 4WD 3.0L V6 3" lift 31x10.50 Liberator A/T's

07-01-2008, 09:33 AM	#6
03chevy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jax,fl Posts: 991	hey 75 witch one is yours out there? __________________ A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste!

07-01-2008, 09:41 AM	#7
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently, I live in Lancaster country, Pennsylvania. Posts: 2,975	I wanted to ask the very same question, 03 beat me to it..... __________________ Lets get some mud on the tires...eh?!?!? OWN: 1998 Chevy Blazer ls 4x4 4.3l Vortec V6 1998 Mazda B3000 SE 4WD 3.0L V6 3" lift 31x10.50 Liberator A/T's

07-01-2008, 02:08 PM	#9
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently, I live in Lancaster country, Pennsylvania. Posts: 2,975	That video has been one of my all time favorites for a long time. I have a direct link from my personal you tube page... cool... friends of yours? __________________ Lets get some mud on the tires...eh?!?!? OWN: 1998 Chevy Blazer ls 4x4 4.3l Vortec V6 1998 Mazda B3000 SE 4WD 3.0L V6 3" lift 31x10.50 Liberator A/T's

06-29-2008, 02:55 PM	#2
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,546	Well the advantage to the 1 ton is that it already has large axles, and is fairly stout. All of my trucks have either started life as a 1 ton, or have been modified and upgraded to utilize 1 ton drivetrains. The main keys to a succesful mud truck is low weight, big horsepower, and strong enough components to prevent failures. The downside to the heavier and stronger axles is that they are heavy. Large tires weigh quite a bit, and combine this with a little horsepower, and the extra weight of the mud, and you will find that 1 ton axles are of great benifit. Great combo is having a small vehicle like a short bed half ton, or even a bronco or blazer, and upgrade to 1 ton gear! Here is a little vid, of some of my gang having a little fun in the mud. YouTube - Victor's Off-Road Video The more successful trucks are all 1 tons. And for the record, we did re-build the 79 truck that rolled over that day. It is bigger, and better now. Something real cool about having a capable fullsize!

06-30-2008, 03:10 AM	#4
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 1,729	Depends on what tires you have and so on and there more HD than a 1/2 ton.

06-30-2008, 04:02 PM	#5
antuane678 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: dougasville GA Posts: 6	that was a bad *** video. thanks for ur help. i don't have anything yet but im workin on it just trying to find out what to get. but thanks again. im going to put 35" toyo open country M/T on what ever i get for sure. a buddy of mine has some and they work great

07-01-2008, 10:42 AM	#8
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,546	Those were taken quite some time ago, and that clip was taken over a large period of time. They are difficult to make out but I have the big red ford, and the short 1 ton chevy with a GMC front clip right at the 20 second mark. They have evolved a littl recently. Here is a little more. YouTube - Ultimate Joy Ride

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