Help with clean up after offloading in some mud

[MadeInMaine]

Hey everyone,

My buddy and I decided to burn some fuel and go explore the woods a bit. We had some fun and found some big holes.


As you can see, the hole I put the 4runner in was a bit deeper than expected. Got pulled out no problem, no driving or engine problems, and hosed everything off (exterior and undercarriage) that evening.
But there was still a bunch of water in the front passenger door. Initially the water drained out, but I think mud has just clogged the drain holes. I used some toothpicks to clear the mud and water emptied out.

So my question is how should I go about getting all the dirt/mud out of the inside of the door? I was planning on just pulling off the door panel and lightly hosing down the inside until the water ran clear, basically to get all the dirt and mud out.

Any other suggestions?

Cheers

 

[1jzgte]

man you guys have some serious balls

 

[MadeInMaine]

man you guys have some serious balls

Really? I thought we were just doing some nancy stuff in the mud. My buddy had never been muddin', I grew up in ME doing it, so I kept it basic for him. Minus the 1 "puddle" I thought I would give a shot... and misjudged...

 

[sbronemann]

Ya, the stock tires are not up for mud like that! Gotta get some different tires to stand a chance in those "puddles" lol!

 

[RonJR]

No engine damage thankfully, but please do realize that you came within about 4" of flooding the air intake in the front right fender. That would have ruined your day.

You might want to consider a snorkel as your next mod if this is going to keep up.

 

[SR5Bart]

I got stuck 1 time like that by pure accident and theres still mud under the car and baked onto door hinges and such. This was like 2 years ago and I think I spent a good 2 days cleaning it and anytime it rains the truck still smells like mud. But hey it is what it is. If I wanted a pavement pounder I wouldn't buy a 4Runner

 

[MadeInMaine]

No engine damage thankfully, but please do realize that you came within about 4" of flooding the air intake in the front right fender. That would have ruined your day.

You might want to consider a snorkel as your next mod if this is going to keep up.

I don't plan on getting into water that deep. No need for a snorkel, the puddle was extremely misleading. Thankfully I was going slow enough to stop

 

[e60ral]

Before pulling the door panel, what about putting a hose on the outside of the window and leaving it there for a few hours to let the water drain through the door and out the weep holes?

 

[MadeInMaine]

Before pulling the door panel, what about putting a hose on the outside of the window and leaving it there for a few hours to let the water drain through the door and out the weep holes?

Not a bad idea.

Taking the interior panel off should only take a few minutes though. Then I can hopefully focus the water / cleaning where it needs

 

[Scharfschütze]

That clay/mud crap is the worst. I'd pull the door panel and get it done right.

 

[MadeInMaine]

That clay/mud crap is the worst. I'd pull the door panel and get it done right.

Yup, that is probably in the works tomorrow with a full wash and wax

 

[Soneill]

Before pulling the door panel, what about putting a hose on the outside of the window and leaving it there for a few hours to let the water drain through the door and out the weep holes?

Easy there money bags. That there water cost money!!!:naughty:

 

[jrandom]

LOL glad you had fun but man IMO mud sucks and to be avoided at most costs (ie versus making a new trail/road), you going to be pulling that crap out for months, if you ever get it all out.

 

[Throwback]

Drive it through an automated car wash and then go trade it in.

That looks like fun but there's no way I'm treating an expensive car like that. Y'all crazy.

Seriously though, I'd find out what local detail shop your dealer uses for prepping their certified pre owned vehicles and let them clean it. Most likely they can steam clean the under carriage and everything.

 

[MN4runnerman]

Reminds me of this trail in Wisconsin where you can go through a mud pit or stay on the trail. The mud pit has a sign that says 'It's not very deep', well it is, and I have pictures and video of this jeep that fell for it.

 

[wfo9]

Pulling the inside door panel is very quick and easy. I would do that for sure. There is some plastic that seals it off the shell that is held on with some type of odd putty or something...You should be able to remove and put it back on.

 

[fhaze3]

When I first started I loved to find mud. Here in GA it's that red clay that dries into a brick. Literally. The first few times I went I had a blast, now I stay the hell away if I can Lesson learned.

Although the flat surface pressure washer attachment upside down with a wheeled office chair base trick might be something to consider for the undercarriage.

 

[(none)]

Hey everyone,

My buddy and I decided to burn some fuel and go explore the woods a bit. We had some fun and found some big holes.


As you can see, the hole I put the 4runner in was a bit deeper than expected. Got pulled out no problem, no driving or engine problems, and hosed everything off (exterior and undercarriage) that evening.
But there was still a bunch of water in the front passenger door. Initially the water drained out, but I think mud has just clogged the drain holes. I used some toothpicks to clear the mud and water emptied out.

So my question is how should I go about getting all the dirt/mud out of the inside of the door? I was planning on just pulling off the door panel and lightly hosing down the inside until the water ran clear, basically to get all the dirt and mud out.

Any other suggestions?

Cheers

Did you get water inside too? Carpets and such?

 

[4RnR Grl]

Let the man have his mud. Kudos to the OP for having fun and using the truck as intended.

Much prettier covered in mud.

 

[MadeInMaine]

Hey everyone,
Thanks for all the input, suggestions, and kudos.

I am in the USAF, stationed down here on the Gulf Coast in MS. The mud was thick and I thought a bit of clay, but when it dried, it was just sand.

That evening I hosed everything off, about 30-45 minutes on exterior, 30 minutes on under carriage. No water came into the cabin at all... thank the baby Jesus.
The next day I had off I spent probably 1hr washing her completely. I was planning on clay barring also, but because it's so new, the surface still felt smooth. So I made sure do put on a good waxing. Then, I pulled the passenger front door panel, stuck a hose down and rinsed out all the mud/dirt/sand until it ran clear. That only took 2 minutes of actual rinsing. I rolled the car pack into the garage and let it sit over night with the panel off to let as much water evaporate as possible.

Again, thank you for all the input.
I definitely care about my expensive vehicle, but bought it to enjoy what it can do off road. With that said, today if "paint scratch repair" day. And not to memntion the moment I realized that puddle was not just a puddle... total butt pucker moment.

Cheers everyone