Hi Ronny, as a mechanic in Perth and a 4wd specialist I see heaps of 4wd's everyday with issues related to mud, and not just in brakes, electrics, and so on, but also in diffs and transmission due to inadequate breathers. As for green death, that is a nightmare for everyone and very hard to repair, and a lot of the time the first symptoms don't occur until months after the water ingestion. I actually keep multiple alternators for the KUN series hiluxs in my shed as pretty much every week there is a post on various facebook groups for a person looking for an alternator urgently as most people won't remove and clean the brushes. And your video does a great job showing the best combat for mud is prevention, although not completely effective but inox is a great product to spray on the vehicle, I personally use lanotec steel seal on my 4wd as when it dries it leaves a wax like finish on everything, it doesn't wash off easily either so can last multiple washes before needing to be re-applied.

I have seen a lot of critters around mud hole, but nothing like that thing. Is it an endangered species?

Only played in mud with a 4x4 once, never again! It took months to get rid of it all.

Dear Ronny, I'm a geologist and have to tell you're doing very well on the mud issue. I never drove through mud in Australia so far - it is on my to-do-list - yet I did it in Sibiria, Africa, Southern America and of course Europe. I do not at all like mud - it is not my speciality and I do not like to drive through mud, yet as you pointet out very correctly, sometimes you can't get around to do it. And I'm an naval engineer. I didn't sleep at class on the issue of corosion. As far as I can tell, your video, this video is hitting the nail on the topp as precise as one can get to enterrainingly shortcut lots of the details that tell appart science from journalism. If I had to give you a number between 0 and 10 with the 0 to beer-garden-rumors and a 5 to serious jornalism and a 10 to science I had to pick the 8. Well done! Very well done. Best regards from Germany Stefan

Mud is a part of life in southern Indiana/Kentucky, no wonder my old F250 was a pile. 😂 (a reliable pile, but a pile none the less lol)

Bog snorkelling 🤣👍👍👍

One bog hole, 30 seconds of fun, caused me about $25K worth of damage to my 100 series. Sunk it halfway up to the doors in sandy silty mud in the middle of nowhere- No way to clean out the radiator, intercooler etc. That single bog hole was responsible for: Rebuilt engine after the oil overheated, broke down and wrote off every bearing in the engine and scored the crank Replacement turbo after its bearing failed Rebuilt starter Replaced Alternator Replaced Clutch- Damage from the sand in the mud chewing the clutch disk up Re-seal the gearbox Rebuild the transfer case after EVERY single seal on it started to weep from silt getting into the sealing surfaces New uni joints all round for silt contamination New wheel bearings all round from silt damage New brakes all round- Rotors and Pads from damage New Handbrake shoes from silt damage Full strip down and rebuild of both diffs due to water contamination and silt getting into the pinion seals and ruining them Replacement winch motor due to water ingress not being caught and it rusting Not to mention hundreds of my hours doing the work, cleaning the thing, constantly finding new niggles and issues related to it. I'll drive around bog holes at every opportunity now unless i absolutely HAVE to go through it- And then i'll send a sacrificial friend through first!

Great video as always dude. Mud holes can also have big logs in them ect from previous people trying to get out and you go screaming in to one it could end pretty bad. Cheers from nz. keep up the great content

Love the intro!!!

I always watch your videos and go,”Geeze I wish I knew that a couple of years ago!” Mud on the wheels knocking out the balance in this case. Learnt that the hard way. Spot on though.

"Hello, this is Ronny Dahl from one wheeling in Western Australia" - can't wait for Ronny to get an offroading unicycle :D

For me, the worst part of mud on my vehicle, is when it’s dried and I’m working underneath it and it goes in my eye or eyes!! Gees that pisses me off. Another great video mate👍

Don't forget the winch controller that sits on top of your winch. These are generally not sealed. Take the cover off this and spray it heaps with a corrosion inhibitor that sets and stays there.

@14:30 also just to add to that (imho), if you have a air hose and an onboard compressor, you don't necessarily need to use precious clean water when out on the track.

On the Border Track between Vic and SA there are some bog holes that are 6 foot deep with another 5 foot of muddy clay on the bottom. We saw them during the dry - they would now be full to the brim. Trying to depth check them with a stick wouldn't help, haha.

My alternator, Jeep XJ, quit twice after getting stuck in silty mud. The first time I replaced it but the second time, I took it apart. With Jeep alternators, the silt makes the brushes stick in the plastic holder. The manufacturer even cast a slot so you can use a small screwdriver to release the brushes. Worked fine with some WD40 after I put it back together.

I used to ride my motorcycle in the swamp every weekend with my buddies. Brake pads had to be replaced every 3 weeks. Wheel bearings made it about 2 months. Fortunately my wheel bearings had lifetime warrantees. I had 2 sets. One set was always in for warranted replacement. Fairly cheap for a motorcycle, loads of fun, wouldn’t change it. My truck has never seen mud, and I hope it never does. Way more expensive and cumbersome.

Lol. Great vid. So important. Been 4wding for years and still had a brain fart recently, and ended getting hung up in a brand new 4by and no way of getting out. Was just on my way home after having a play, now I’m waiting on my replacement vehicle. Not fun.

My old saying “ MUD MEANS MONEY “

Hey Ronny not sure if you have heard of Malcolm Douglas he used a basic blue tarp across the front of his vehicle to help create a bow wave in front and would help keep mud/water away from majority of the motor mainly reduce pressure on the motor, cheers Matty

What a commitment from Ronny in this video.

Ronny, your channel has VERY quickly become my favourite 4wding content available. Very impressed with how quickly and how well your production quality has scaled up these last 2 years since I began watching. From modified, to your trips exploring the lesser-known regions of WA, to just general good 4wding content, seemingly always filmed with really good tips and ideas. Thanks for the constant, good quality information without the crappy product-focused presentation that so many others do, it doesn't go unappreciated 🤙🏻

GREAT video. 10/10 FAULTLESS. I LEARNT a LOT. Thank You.

I like to see that Ronny and his team are improving the videos and putting more effort in

I now understand why that forum is called ih8mud. I am glad there is no mud where I am at.

“Well that’s where insurance comes in handy!”😂

im leaving a comment to make the algorithm happy because I like this channel

Bruh, awesome vid, had no idea mud was so bad for your rig, thank you!! Getting my first off-roader in about two months can’t wait

I want to say that every bit of info Ronny has shared here, I have (in)experienced (haha) in real life, with real money getting spent on and learning everything like a newbie. *driving through mud, 15 secons later battery light goes on* "OH FUCK WHATS NOW". Now I know Ronny, Now I know. But I learnt the hard way. Im subscribed to your channel for a really long time and learning all the time but this video is pure gold. Thank you for making this easy for those who are not idiots like me

Hahahaha great video Ronny I love the swimming bits. Some great tips in there, I didn't know the salt side and never thought about the acid sulphate. Thanks mate

Love it!! Now that’s commitment and suffering for your art. Thank you.

Rotors...in a FB group I belong to for Nissans, a few people always chime in about getting drilled/slotted rotors. Are you taking your 4x4 to the racetrack? No, so those slots and holes are where you accumulate debris. Then you can't stop on the trail. At least at this point, enough people have pointed that out. Oh, and where I live, we have clay. When soaked, almost like driving on ice. Love your videos, Ronny.

Greetings from Malaysian Borneo!

Just yesterday I removed all the wheels from my 2021 Tacoma TRD 4X4 and the vented front rotors were full of dry mud. Stuck between the two brake pistons dried mud... Used a pressure hose to clear it out. Rear are drum brakes, will remove it too after seeing this video, THANKS Ronny. Oh rear diff have a breather....maybe have to check that too.

Having sunk and hydrolocked 1 vehicle in a bog hole at Mundaring Powerlines, this video really brought back those tough memories. Still fighting electrical issues 3 years later even with a complete new motor. Good video dude

That sudden entrance from the mud... trademark style, yet so unexpected. Brilliant video. Thanks.

This is where your channel shines, great advice :)

Love the video! Wish it was up 3 months earlier after I went into Toolangi state forest ( Vic ) at Not much Help Track and flooded the Lux and cost me over $5.5k In repairs! Tip make sure you cheek your diff Breathers as mine moved onto my Exhaust and burnt wholes into them

Always helpful tips from Ronny.

Awesome information thanks!

And yet another video full of great information!

Nicely explained and mud looks innocent but is basically kryptonite for vehicles.

Whao! The new 1160 has so many improvements over the old version. It is getting very close to the 1260 in term of feature. The bench at the back of the cockpit especially. The nav station. The bowsprit. Amazing. You must be so happy. Congratulations.

Bloody good advice. Love your work Ronny. Cheers mate.

That is great advice Ronny. As always. 👍

18:25 Living in a place with bears, I hesitate to spray good smelling stuff (fish oil) on my vehicle.

Thanks, Ron

😂 - that’s commitment to your art. Love it.

that's really true mudness. Always prepared the recovery gears, and in darkness we find darkness. thanks your vlog very informative.

Once again your honesty out performs every one else's integrity. Love almost everything you do. You're a legend Bro

Ronny, a very good piece, thanks.

Great advise!

Great tips Ronny. Know this too well. Put many cars through Wombat forest Vic. I avoid bog holes and mud nowadays

Well. Thanks Ronny. Great video, I learned a lot from this one.

Great vid Ronny. Nice advice at the end too!

You still got it Ronny

Classic Mate , fun ,simple and informative .

Love your shows your a word of knowledge brother keep them coming 💯😎👍

I am not a Toyota guy but damn that’s a good looking hilux. 👌👌

Love from South Africa Ronn🇦🇺🇿🇦

Cheers to a bloody good video! Thank you for the great content Ronny 🇨🇦🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

Great vid Sir. Very informative and timely. Gave me a lot to think about as I get off road more and more. Helpful info to avoid issues with my truck.

Been watching these videos for a long time I can definitely say that I've learned so much. U are truly the off road master

Literally going the extra mile by diving deep into the water, great content as always 👍🏾

So there are some of Americans who don't live near the big wide rocky expanse, and instead have to deal with this kind of fun. Thank you so much for making videos like this!

Ronny, This is my favourite four-wheel-drive channel you're a legend you saved me lots of dollars in regards to my patrol will love one day to go to some tracks with yourself and a few mates I'm located in Melbourne. I wanted to get the big tyres and the big rims but watching your video I didn't do it it's my daily driver so my patrol has 31 all-terrain tires I just have the basic mods and it does pretty well I've got mates who have spent like $20,000 on accessories . My Patrol is honest and hasn't missed a beat One part in your video you hit the nail on the head I had a rock in between my brake caliper for two days I had to take the whole tire off and get my Tyers we'll balanced Love the videos mate Cheers, Bash..

So much good info here, nice one Ronny.

Really good episode Ronny!!

That video was the best mate.

Epic appearance!!!

I already knew I should be washing off the mud when I get back from the bush, but this video really drove it home how important it actually is. Thanks for another great vid, and greetings from Northern BC!

Loved it mate

LMAO...now that's a hell of a intro mate!! Here in the US were i live i can sure tell ya about mud!...good video mate!

Nice closing 👏 👌 👍

Good advice right there

That Landy twin can Ute at about 2:00 owning that muddy hill! Awesome control and set up

Great vid Ronny. Inox is great stuff. Has become part of my regular maintenance and makes cleaning lot easier and gives me the confidence that I have some form of protection before hitting the beach or mud etc - Mark

haha that intro is going above and beyond Ronny, good one.

Good introduction.

Air compressor gun shooting engine oil throughout the chassis is what I do. Plus a few coats of two pack black paint will prevent the mud sticking.

Great video bud!

Excellent informational video as always Ronny. I coat my chassis rails with power steering fluid, smells sweet and it's quick to apply with an old spray gun.

Probably one of your best informative videos yet Ronny! I used to work for the army and service and repair mechanical components on ABRAMS tanks and ASLAVS along with APC'S and ACV'S. The Australian military use lanolin underneath all army vehicles. I used to apply it on all components after rebuilding them. Mud is death. It really is. So many heavily rusted components that most times when rebuilding a strut or control arm that weighs 250 kilos i would replace most components because of how rusted they were. That's why a lot of military vehicles use mechanical seals which resist contamination better than your conventional rubber lip seals. Lanolin is excellent at creating an effective barrier against corrosive substances like salt and mud. But a lot of people with 4 wheel drives have a very distorted perception about what a 4 wheel drive is supposed to do. It's not as much as they think. It's just a car....like any other car. And mud will kill it much quicker.

That intro ... #commitment.

Very entertaining and enlightening video as always.. thanks for the tips. Its always best to avoid such mud holes if there is alternative way. Respect your vehicle and you hard earned money 💰💰

perspective: Before entering mud/water, if you asked yourself, "Is this enough FUN to be worth (virtually) rebuilding most of the WHOLE vehicle?", would you still enter ? ... or is it worth simply turning around ... regardless of the inconvenience.

haha, the mud swimming had me shaking my head, hilarious .

No more winter trips 😂😂😂 Awesome video great information thank you 😊

everything you mentioned did happen to my cars over the years and it costed me time and money to fix it.. when you cant start the car in middle of woop woop..

Good vid’ Ronny, lucky you had a snorkel too mate 🤣🤣 2 things you may’ve missed mentioning too mate, the cars ECU or ‘computer’ position in the vehicle, often under the seat or low down in the foot well area, if this gets flooded it can be bloooody expensive to fix. Secondly, for tracks to remain open for all, we must ALL tread lightly so the less contribution we’re making to tracks getting washed out and trashed by big tyres and a heavy right foot for the fun of it, the less chance they’ll be closed off. #respectthebush #respectthebeach 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

Another great set of tips, Ronnie. And so many variations on the theme on mud. My dads little Ford 4x4 Ranger back in the 80s was covered in mud after a week-long hunting trip. It was the most and only 'mudding' either of us or the truck had done. Got home, put truck thru standard car wash once, and called it a week. 6mos later, that truck was wandering all over the road holding the wheel steady. The mud got in to the wheel bearings, tie rods, suspension bushes, and especially the brake slide pins and destroyed them that quickly. Lesson here is the underside needs prudent yet pedantic cleaning with pressure after mud runs. I don't think the underside of dad's Ranger ever saw direct water cleaning, which clearly lead to the issues imo. Well that and mid-80's Ford quality. (lol it was a good truck).

Nicely edited and presented Jim

lol great commitment with that vid diving into the bog for a swim

Well said top information

Great video Ronny, loving the production value increases. As a fellow Perthy, really looking forward to doing a tag along tour in future!

Hey Ronny, another important tip....if your breakes are hot... and you go through water can make your break disc warp....... not sure if you mentioned this but.....

I love watching your channel 🍺🍺❤️❤️

Yes!

buy the 20L inox drum on sale from repco, get pressure sprayer. half the price of the cans 👍🏻

Awesome video as usual, like salt water, always wash your car thoroughly in clean water from top to bottom, until the water runs clear.