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Boomerang 08-03-2019 11:38 PM
Gravel in my rear
 
After some spirited driving on gravel roads, my rear bumper/panels appear to have retained some gravel. I can hear it when I gently bump the bumper.
Anyone come across this?
Do I have to remove panels to remove the gravel?

Clutch Dog 08-03-2019 11:42 PM
yes,

id look into what dirt fish and other rally guys do to prevent them from picking up weight

Tcoat 08-04-2019 12:34 AM
God I hope you mean your car.

Ultramaroon 08-04-2019 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Boomerang (Post 3244325)
Do I have to remove panels to remove the gravel?
Just spread your cheeks and shake a little.

EAGLE5 08-04-2019 01:43 AM
STOP EATING ROCKS!

Boomerang 08-04-2019 01:56 AM
come on guys this is serious...






https://media1.giphy.com/media/G52wEkbPAwkgM/giphy.gif

Bluefire98 08-04-2019 02:05 AM
I have the same problem. Just drive really aggressively and they'll fall out over time lol

humfrz 08-04-2019 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Boomerang (Post 3244325)
After some spirited driving on gravel roads, my rear bumper/panels appear to have retained some gravel. I can hear it when I gently bump the bumper.
Anyone come across this?
Do I have to remove panels to remove the gravel?
First off, WHY are you doing spirited driving with an 86 on gravel roads?? - :confused0068: What do you think it is the 1940s??

Which reminds me of back in the day, my old Chevrolet had "gravel pans" on the front and rear (see in the picture - the pan between the bumper and body). So, you would just brush the gravel that snuck through, off of the pan.

In your case, I would try to suck out the gravel with a shop vac.


humfrz

Tcoat 08-04-2019 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by humfrz (Post 3244356)
First off, WHY are you doing spirited driving with an 86 on gravel roads?? - :confused0068: What do you think it is the 1940s


humfrz
Australia. They haven’t paved yet.

humfrz 08-04-2019 03:03 AM
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Australia. They haven’t paved yet.
Oh, I had forgotten where he was from - :bonk:


humfrz

EAGLE5 08-04-2019 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Bluefire98 (Post 3244351)
I have the same problem. Just drive really aggressively and they'll fall out over time lol
Be aggressive. B E aggressive. B E A G G G R E S S I V E!

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Originally Posted by humfrz (Post 3244362)
Oh, I had forgotten where he was from - :bonk:
Smoothest road in the country. Also, all the women are named Keitha.

Ultramaroon 08-04-2019 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Boomerang (Post 3244348)
come on guys this is serious...
No doubt. :D

Ok, on the real, there are a couple boxes behind the rear wheel wells. I think they're referred to as the rear bumper side seals. I've cleaned gravel and shit out of that area after it dried up.

If you back up onto a couple ramps or use jack stands, you can reach up between all the nooks and crannies and find the junk. There are plenty of places for it to collect.

No, you can't get at it with a shop vac.

gravitylover 08-04-2019 06:26 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by humfrz (Post 3244356)
First off, WHY are you doing spirited driving with an 86 on gravel roads?? - :confused0068: What do you think it is the 1940s??

Which reminds me of back in the day, my old Chevrolet had "gravel pans" on the front and rear (see in the picture - the pan between the bumper and body). So, you would just brush the gravel that snuck through, off of the pan.

In your case, I would try to suck out the gravel with a shop vac.


humfrz
Dude this car is a freaking HOOT on dirt roads. I actively search for dirt roads that will take me to the same spot as "the regular old stuff". I've left some awesome furrows in the roads when my hitch slams on dips and waterbars :confused0068: I've actually watched rocks fly up in the air :burnrubber:

Oh and yeah gravel in the rear is better than sand in the vag***

Ultramaroon 08-04-2019 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by gravitylover (Post 3244460)
Dude this car is a freaking HOOT on dirt roads.
10/10

humfrz 08-04-2019 07:12 PM
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Dude this car is a freaking HOOT on dirt roads. I actively search for dirt roads that will take me to the same spot as "the regular old stuff". I've left some awesome furrows in the roads when my hitch slams on dips and waterbars :confused0068: I've actually watched rocks fly up in the air :burnrubber:

Oh and yeah gravel in the rear is better than sand in the vag***
Well, OK. It would scare me to see where you might try to go if you had a jeep - :eyebulge:


humfrz

gravitylover 08-04-2019 09:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by humfrz (Post 3244474)
Well, OK. It would scare me to see where you might try to go if you had a jeep - :eyebulge:


humfrz


This 1960 Willy CJ5 was properly built to go just about anywhere so that's exactly what I did. I saw some cool places and did a lap of the country in 1993/94.

https://imgur.com/a/1BPsB5B

Bluefire98 08-04-2019 09:51 PM
Rwd+dirt roads is just a blast. I just wish this car was a 20 year old beater I could rally the shit out of lol. Our cars are well balanced, have an lsd, and suspension based off of an impreza. Seems like a recipe for gravel/dirt glory if you ask me.


Quick question about dirt/gravel hooning; are you more likely to pop a summer tire than a comparable all season or even winter/all terrain?

Clutch Dog 08-04-2019 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluefire98 (Post 3244518)
Rwd+dirt roads is just a blast. I just wish this car was a 20 year old beater I could rally the shit out of lol. Our cars are well balanced, have an lsd, and suspension based off of an impreza. Seems like a recipe for gravel/dirt glory if you ask me.


Quick question about dirt/gravel hooning; are you more likely to pop a summer tire than a comparable all season or even winter/all terrain?

I can answer this one

and all tires that arent gravel specific have near the same ability to pop

now you can sort of delay it if you run a taller sidewall and deflate a bit. but at the end of the day gravel specific tires are reinforced on the inside and weight alot for that webbing

Clutch Dog 08-04-2019 10:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluefire98 (Post 3244518)
Rwd+dirt roads is just a blast. I just wish this car was a 20 year old beater I could rally the shit out of lol. Our cars are well balanced, have an lsd, and suspension based off of an impreza. Seems like a recipe for gravel/dirt glory if you ask me.


Quick question about dirt/gravel hooning; are you more likely to pop a summer tire than a comparable all season or even winter/all terrain?

I can answer this one

and all tires that arent gravel specific have near the same ability to pop

now you can sort of delay it if you run a taller sidewall and deflate a bit. but at the end of the day gravel specific tires are reinforced on the inside and weight alot for that webbing


https://youtu.be/-I74uopkcro

Kaotic Lazagna 08-04-2019 10:06 PM
When I removed some panels to install the rear NUR spec rear spats, a bunch of gravel came out. I used to park in a gravel lot in my previous job, and my FR-S is at least 2 inches lower than stock. I've actually gotten stuck 3 times in that lot and had to be pulled out.

humfrz 08-04-2019 11:41 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by gravitylover (Post 3244502)
This 1960 Willy CJ5 was properly built to go just about anywhere so that's exactly what I did. I saw some cool places and did a lap of the country in 1993/94.

https://imgur.com/a/1BPsB5B
WOW! Good looking machine. Looks like you were outfitted to go almost anywhere - :thumbsup:

(and if you got stuck - you could just ski out - :))


humfrz

soundman98 08-05-2019 01:02 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by humfrz (Post 3244474)
Well, OK. It would scare me to see where you might try to go if you had a jeep - :eyebulge:


humfrz
i attempt to do all these things in my stock 4x4 ranger. with the added ground clearance of being a truck, it feels like it's that much bigger after driving the car.

I FEEL INVINCIBLE AGAINST YOUR PUNY LITTLE CAR! A HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

humfrz 08-05-2019 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by soundman98 (Post 3244545)
i attempt to do all these things in my stock 4x4 ranger. with the added ground clearance of being a truck, it feels like it's that much bigger after driving the car.

I FEEL INVINCIBLE AGAINST YOUR PUNY LITTLE CAR! A HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I got the picture - :D


humfrz

soundman98 08-05-2019 01:51 AM
more like
https://s3.amazonaws.com/advrider-ph...er_jump2bw.jpg

EAGLE5 08-05-2019 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by humfrz (Post 3244552)
I got the picture - :D


humfrz
If it's not a dualie, they should only have one nut.

soundman98 08-05-2019 02:46 AM
Rangers barely have enough grunt for a half-nut!

humfrz 08-05-2019 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jsimon7777 (Post 3244559)
If it's not a dualie, they should only have one nut.
Ya, but the size of those tires on that sucker - :eyebulge:


humfrz

EAGLE5 08-05-2019 04:03 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by humfrz (Post 3244572)
Ya, but the size of those tires on that sucker - :eyebulge:


humfrz
Well, you know what they say about a truck with Big Foot... I mean big feet.

Boomerang 08-05-2019 10:19 AM
well it's settled then, enema it is..

Tcoat 08-05-2019 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Boomerang (Post 3244607)
well it's settled then, enema it is..
Everybody needs a hobby b

Ultramaroon 08-05-2019 03:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Boomerang (Post 3244607)
well it's settled then, enema it is..
Get underneath there with a creeper and poke around first. You might change your mind. I was surprised by how much shook loose with just slapping the bumper cover with my hand.

Boomerang 08-06-2019 06:27 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 3244746)
Get underneath there with a creeper and poke around first. You might change your mind. I was surprised by how much shook loose with just slapping the bumper cover with my hand.

I've slapped her rear gently till I was spent,
Not too hard so nothing bent,
I know I need to creep and poke around,
To remove the filth that will be found,
Thanks again for the vent.

Tcoat 08-06-2019 09:08 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Boomerang (Post 3244607)
well it's settled then, enema it is..
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 3244746)
Get underneath there with a creeper and poke around first. You might change your mind. I was surprised by how much shook loose with just slapping the bumper cover with my hand.
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...JCsUxh9aghvT5-

Ultramaroon 08-06-2019 01:13 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Boomerang (Post 3244991)
I've slapped her rear gently till I was spent,
Not too hard so nothing bent,
I know I need to creep and poke around,
To remove the filth that will be found,
Thanks again for the vent.
Hey, that's pretty good!

Tcoat 08-06-2019 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 3245097)
Hey, that's pretty good!
https://media1.giphy.com/media/Ac5wZaup1JR8Q/source.gif

Ultramaroon 08-06-2019 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 3245108)
.
Now I'm playing it in my head with Zack de la Rocha's voice.

Tcoat 08-06-2019 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 3245116)
Now I'm playing it in my head with Zack de la Rocha's voice.
Whaaa whaaa chica chica whaaa whaaa


Whaaa whaaa chica chica whaaa whaaa


Come with it now

S3pt1c 08-08-2019 02:13 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by humfrz (Post 3244356)
First off, WHY are you doing spirited driving with an 86 on gravel roads?? - :confused0068: What do you think it is the 1940s??



Which reminds me of back in the day, my old Chevrolet had "gravel pans" on the front and rear (see in the picture - the pan between the bumper and body). So, you would just brush the gravel that snuck through, off of the pan.



In your case, I would try to suck out the gravel with a shop vac.





humfrz


You could also try using an air line to blow it out.


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