Top 10 Gifts for Mudders

Cassandra

December 07 2008
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If you know someone who considers getting muddy and submerging their quad is the only kind of fun, then we’ve got 10 great gift ideas for you. If you’re a mud hungry maniac and don’t know what you want, check out this list and tell your friends and family.

1. Lift Kit

You cannot be a serious mudder without a lift kit on your quad. Why? Because mud tires (which we’ll get to next) are big and they won’t fit on your machine without a lift kit. Getting the body of your machine up will help the tires clear the fenders…plus it looks pretty darn cool.

2. Mud Tires

Stock tires aren’t going to cut it in the bog! Get a set of mud-specific meats and you’ll be treading mud in no time. Mud tires are usually made of a softer compound of rubber, so don’t use them for trail riding. Keep them in the bog, and those big grooves will find the traction at the bottom of the mud pit and keep you moving.

3. Snorkel Kit

Water in your air box or exhaust will spell disaster for your ATV. A snorkel system can be as easy as going to the local hardware store and getting some PVC piping, or you can order a kit from a mud-specialty ATV company. Snorkels make sure the only thing your quad sucks is air, which is essential when you’re submerging it in mud.

4. Winch

You do not want to have to pull and push your machine out of thick, sticky mud. When the going gets tough, you’ll be glad you have a winch on your ATV to get you out of the cement-like muck and back onto dry land. Then you can pick a different line and get back into the mud!

5. Clutch Kit

Big tires mean big strain on your quad’s stock clutch—it just can’t handle it. If you’re running mud tires and churning up the bog, you’ll need a heavy-duty clutch kit for your machine. With heavier plates to get that rear axle rolling, a clutch kit is essential for true, die-hard mudders.

6. Exhaust

Whether it’s a slip-on or a full system, you’ll need every little bit of horsepower you can get to make it to the other side of the bog. There are some companies that even make mud-specific exhaust pipes for the big machines and their big mud addiction.

7. Stereo System

While we’ve seen some boom boxes strapped to handlebars, it’s not always the best way to carry music along with you through the bog. Get a customized stereo system for your mud machine and even if you don’t make it to the other side of the bog, you’ll have a great soundtrack to keep you entertained!

8. Body Armor

You never know what lurks at the bottom of the bog. It could be soft silt, or it could be quad-bashing rocks. Putting full skid plates on the bottom of your mud machine will keep it gliding over whatever is under that mud. Your quad will be better for it!

9. Storage Box

If you’re going to spend the day in the deep stuff, you’ll need to bring some supplies with you. Snacks, a tow rope, and some bottled water will make your day better…but how do you get them there without ruining them? Look into a storage box that can be mounted on the front or rear rack of your quad. They’re usually water resistant if not waterproof, and they’ll keep your stuff organized and easy to reach.