Building up a monster mud truck is something that most off-road enthusiasts have considered. Some have even gone a step further and built a monster that can churn through the mud like a knife through butter. But to be fair, not a lot of off-road enthusiasts have the time, or money, to build and compete in a competition mud bogger. Luckily for consumers, the truck manufacturing plants have taken this under advisement and made some trucks designed to eat mud for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while driving the kids back and forth to school.

10 1969 Chevrolet Blazer: Chevy Makes Good Things Happen

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The first Blazer to come off the production lines was in 1969 when the company decided to compete with the Scout and the Bronco, which both had reasonably good sales. The Blazer came with numerous engine options, but the best will always be the 350 V-8, which has many years of dependability. The eight-inch ground clearance helps the 15-inch tires pull the truck through any terrain when put into four-wheel drive. The 1969 Chevrolet Blazer is a top-end mud truck that can always be built into a monster mudder if wanted.

9 1970 Ford Bronco: Built Ford Tough For Bronco Nation

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The 1970 Ford Bronco came with the choice of two engines, the better being the 302 V-8 that could produce up to 205 horsepower. The Mono-Beam front suspension helps break through tough mud while the rear tires push it forward. The high-strength axles create a truck that can be driven hard, while the self-adjusting brakes help slow down to blast through the next mud pit. The 15-inch tires could be swapped out when ordering for the larger 16s, which allowed the Bronco to achieve even more ground clearance.

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8 1979 International Scout SSII: Anything Less Is Just A Car

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The 1979 International Scout SSII (Super Scout II) was a version of the more well-known off-roading warrior designed for one thing; playing in areas off the beaten path. It only had 15-inch tires on it right off the production lines, so it could not churn as much mud as some of the others on this list, but the 304 V-8 had enough torque to get it through some tough spots. The heavy-duty axles hold up exceptionally well to the wet mud, which is one of the areas of any truck that takes enormous amounts of damage when bogging through the muck.

7 1992 Am General Hummer H1: Like Nothing Else

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Everyone has seen pictures of the Humvee plowing through mud and traveling down a creek bed full of water. The 1992 AM General Hummer H1 is a version of the famous military vehicle designed for civilian use. That alone tells why this vehicle is one of the best for off-road use. The unique all-wheel drive system is beyond complex and more durable than most other options. It comes with some 37-inch tires that help give the rig plenty of clearance to push through even the tackiest mud pits.

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6 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro: Born For This

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Toyota has always been a great off-roading truck, but the 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro went a step further with a design that excels off the beaten path. The 5.7-liter V-8 under the hood gives plenty of power and torque, and the large 18-inch black alloy rims wrapped with 32-inch tires can push through some of the deepest mud. To make the truck even better in the muck, it has an aluminum skid plate in front to reduce damage, a two-inch lift by using TRD-tuned springs, and oversized Bilstein shocks to top it off. The TRD Pro is truly a truck built to play in the mud.

5 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk: Go Anywhere And Do Anything

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Jeep is known for its off-road prowess, and the 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk is no exception. It comes off the production lines with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder under the hood, but when it comes to a Jeep, the ability to continue through the mud and the muck is what matters, which is made possible in the Trailhawk with a Selec-Terrain System and Rock Climb setting that can help crawl up rocks to get to the best mud spots. The 17-inch tires churn through some areas filled with up to 19 inches of water, making it one of the best mud-bogging vehicles for adventuring deep in the woods.

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4 2015 Nissan Titan Pro-4X: Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't

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Nissan is another truckmaker with some ups and downs throughout the years, but it hit the nail on the head with the 2015 Nissan Titan Pro-4X. It comes off the production lines with a 4.0-liter V-6 protected from damage by numerous skid plates. 16-inch tires come standard, along with Bilstein off-road shocks and hill climb and descent assistance. The company has included an electronic control to lock the rear differential into place when needed to make the truck even better in the mud.

3 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550 4x4: The Best Or Nothing

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It may not be thought Mercedes-Benz would make a list of some of the best mud trucks in the world, but here it is. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550 4x4 is an off-road beast designed for better ground clearance and the ability to blast through deeper areas of water. The reason for this is not just the extra-wide 37-inch tires but the offset axles. The SUV has been designed with axles where the hubs sit higher up on the wheel with specially made gears to offer a higher clearance than most other trucks on the market.

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2 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor: Built Ford Tough

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The Ford F-150 has been around for a long time, and during that time, it has reigned supreme as the number-one selling truck for over 45 years. The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor goes above and beyond the average F-150, making it a mud-bogging truck with the turn of a dial. The "Terrain Management System" gives the driver complete control over how the truck drives. The torque-on-demand transfer case transfers the power needed to the drive tire requiring it the most. The 16-inch tires give plenty of clearance to plow through mud without worrying about bottoming out on a lone rock in the mud.

1 2021 Chevrolet Silverado Hennessey Goliath: Making Trucks Faster Since 1991

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Hennessey Performance has been around for a while, and they have built some of the meanest, toughest off-road vehicles to date. One of the most impressive for the Chevy lineup is the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado Hennessey 6.2-liter. Hennessey rebuilds the motor to put out more torque and power while adding a Whipple supercharger system, giving it more than enough power to get through some serious muck. The 20-inch Goodyear tires help it gain grip, and the manual shift mode helps get the RPMs up to gain more torque.

FAQ

Q: How do you drive in deep mud?

Driving in deep mud may appear to just be punching it and holding on, but there is actually an art to it. You need to pick a line, make sure you are in four-wheel drive, and go at a steady speed. Never hit the brakes, and keep to the line that you picked.

Q: Can you drive through water without a snorkel?

Many production trucks have at least 6 inches of clearance, so you can drive through water that is around nine inches or so. The trick is to go slow and keep the water from splashing up into the engine bay. If it does wave up and submerge the truck, you will have some serious problems.

Q: Do you drive fast through mud pits?

If you are driving a mud racer, then the faster you go, the more likely you will be to ride over the top of the pit. As a general rule, with a production truck, you want to find a middle ground because if you go too fast, you will lose control, and if you go too slow, you will get stuck.

Q: Is four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive better in the mud?

When it comes to deep mud, a good working four-wheel drive system is better, but it will not hold up to as much abuse as an all-wheel drive system. Most competition racers run a four-wheel drive system because they need as much grip as possible.