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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...






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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
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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??

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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Dude this car is a freaking HOOT on dirt roads.
10/10


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