How deep can you get in water before having diff damage thoughts
06-30-2007, 01:01 PM
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How deep can you get in water before having diff damage thoughts
It seems like it has just dumped everyday or every other day on us here in the Midwest. Every dip and creek is flowing to capacity and then some. While out driving through said "road rivers" the other day I had two thoughts...first...man this is cool...the second...I wonder if my diffs are taking in any water? I searched in the forums and could only find that most people were concerned if your truck got stuck in the huge puddles, but I couldnt find anything on just driving through the creeks or when to get worried about taking in water, or at what depth you should start thinking of draining and refilling the diff. I am kind of new at all this so if this is a remedial question forgive me, but I would rather be safe than sorry in the long run... All input is welcomed...even the ones about how I am just a stupid worrying dumb @$$!!!
06-30-2007, 01:04 PM
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If you've seen a lot of water time, it would be a good idea to drain and refill the diffs. While you're at it, extend your breathers, and then you won't have to worry about it...
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I am in Butler DSN46...The rain has not stopped over here...they shut down part of 71 highway south yesterday and 52 west has been close to being closed down cause of the water from miami creek...and its still raining today!!! Does anyone know of a boat modification for a second gen 4runner?
07-01-2007, 06:59 AM
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I found how to extend the rear diff breather, but does anyone know where to find the scoop on extending the front diff? FYI the write up for the rear diff mod is in the tech write up section at https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f129...her-mod-75747/
07-01-2007, 07:20 AM
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I extended both my breathers, the front isn't too bad. Get the same materials, but you will have to cut thge nipple a little shorter so it doesn't rub on the oil pan. And just run the hose up staying away from moving suspenion parts and the exhaust manifold. It's easy.
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On 3rd gen. 4runners the front is "extended" up to about 3/4 of the way up the fron tire. I just got a double ended hose barb from Home Depot, along with some extra tubing I had from doing the rear, and ran it up as high as I could.
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Where is the front breather located at? I'd like to extend mine all the way up into the engine compartment
