4x4 Terminology
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M/T’s
Mud Terrain or Maximum Traction Tires (actual abbreviation meaning varies by manufacturer)
Massaged
(1) Modifications usually to the engine or body of a vehicle. (2) Sheet metal damage that occurs from hitting rocks or other obstacles during four-wheeling.
Meats
Tires. Also referred to as donuts, treads, or rubber. Generally used when referring to oversized tires.
Mod-Squad
4x4 with tons of mods
Moguls
a series of huge holes and large bumps on a steep trail comprised of decomposing granite. To be true moguls the holes and bumps must line up in such a way that that a CJ5 can never have all 4 tires on the ground at the same time.
Momentum
verb i.e.” you need more momentum to get over this obstacle, now gun it!”
Mondo
Large, huge, or massive.
Motor home Tail
Jeep flat towed or trailered behind a motor home.