Did deep water/mud crossing and got pics!

[MT894runner]

So we got a crap load of rain the past few days. So we went and checked out a mud hole that was overfilling. it was probably 4ft deep. So ploped it in 4lo and hammer down. my feet got all wet. I did get a little water in my distributer though. enjoy pics

going slow through the first bit.

it started getting deeper fast so I had to hammer the throttle.

still going

bow wave action!

no more tires!

it was a long crossing. see the 69 chevy on stand by.

 

[War-Jeeper]

What size tires do you have?

 

[MT894runner]

What size tires do you have?

36in tsl sx with 10in of lift.

 

[lethe]

i stay away from deep water is possible, especially when its about to come in my windows

 

[MT894runner]

i stay away from deep water is possible, especially when its about to come in my windows

yeah water is pretty scarry but its so awesome to make it through and get that feeling. Nothing cooler than seeing water rushing into your truck then right when your ass is about to get wet you make it through. There is still some water in my truck.:haha:

 

[lethe]

i thought it was pretty warm over there, maybe missoula was. im not really sure where bozeman is

 

[MT894runner]

i thought it was pretty warm over there, maybe missoula was. im not really sure where bozeman is

nope we even got a little snow this morning. It is a little warmer over by missoula. bozeman is in the southwest corner of montana right above yellowstone park.

 

[Not Jobless]

You get any water in the diffs, t-case or tranny after that?

 

[Roccrawler]

You get any water in the diffs, t-case or tranny after that?

more like did you empty out the full of water, diffs, tcase,tranny

 

[MT894runner]

more like did you empty out the full of water, diffs, tcase,tranny

maybe I should check that. I just got all my fluids changed in the runner too. Does water really get in that easy. I would think there would be a very little bit.

 

[Not Jobless]

maybe I should check that. I just got all my fluids changed in the runner too. Does water really get in that easy. I would think there would be a very little bit.

"that easy"

You had it 100% submerged for how long?

Yes, water can and will get in that easy through any opening possible.

 

[crash2]

YUK uke:

 

[MT894runner]

"that easy"

You had it 100% submerged for how long?

Yes, water can and will get in that easy through any opening possible.

I was in the water for about 20 seconds. I didn't think there were any openings in my diffs or tranny. just tiny seals that water could leak in but not much. well i am gonna go through it again this weekend and film it. Then I will check my fluids.:fawkdancesmiley:

 

[Not Jobless]

I was in the water for about 20 seconds. I didn't think there were any openings in my diffs or tranny. just tiny seals that water could leak in but not much. well i am gonna go through it again this weekend and film it. Then I will check my fluids.:fawkdancesmiley:

Both diffs and the tranny & t-case all have breathers...did you route them up higher than the water with any type of hose or are they the factory ones?

 

[crash2]

I was in the water for about 20 seconds. I didn't think there were any openings in my diffs or tranny. just tiny seals that water could leak in but not much. well i am gonna go through it again this weekend and film it. Then I will check my fluids.:fawkdancesmiley:

You also have to remember when you dunk in cold water--typically your diffs are hot--and with the cold surroundings it can cause the diff to cool which can cause the fluid/air to contract and actually suck the water in.

 

[Harvester of Sorrow]

I still think DEEP WATER x-ing's are :rb:

Unless they are during a competition...I hate them.

my .02 pennies

 

[MT894runner]

Both diffs and the tranny & t-case all have breathers...did you route them up higher than the water with any type of hose or are they the factory ones?

I know the rear diff has a hose going up but I need to check the others.

 

[MT894runner]

I still think DEEP WATER x-ing's are :rb:

Unless they are during a competition...I hate them.

my .02 pennies

Have you ever done one? The feeling you get when you pull through water up to your ass is amazing. Plus it takes big Cajones or a small brain to risk your truck against deep water.:awesomework:

 

[rooinater]

yep, water gets into everything. which is why i have to change the oil in my '05 atv all the time. if i cross water the oil gets contaminated. you'll see it in a milky off color when draining the oil. i'm lazy and dislike changing my oil all the time... nice photos though.

 

[Cascade_Crawler]

deep water crossings are :rb: If you think thats a rush you need to get out and do some real wheeling