How deep of water is too deep?

[bigdaddy_houseboater]

It's written right in your owner's manual. Look in the index under "fording" and it'll specify how deep is too deep.

Is it under "Chevying" in Wicked's manual?

[Timmy!]

Wicked has a Dodge so it would be under "Dodging"...

[bigdaddy_houseboater]

Wicked has a Dodge so it would be under "Dodging"...

Ah.. therefore the "Cummins" in his name. I thought he was a porn star...
Who knew.

[Timmy!]

ROFL!!!

[chpthril]

Ah.. therefore the "Cummins" in his name. I thought he was a porn star...
Who knew.

Oh, I though it was a verb cause he's a D*&#

J/K

[Fiveflat]

Oh, I though it was a verb cause he's a D*&#

J/K

[talltigeguy]

I think there is no problem dunking the tailpipe in the water, just don't shut off the engine! The water will then be sucked in the exhaust as the air cools and you are in trouble.

[jwanck11]

I haven't dunked yet, but I'm dying to!

Actually I dunked an Explorer for years and nary a problem.

I think the purists (you know, the best is the best as I define it and its the sole option for everyone folks) just have an opinion like everyone else.

[chpthril]

On topic......just about every SUV or pickup I have worked on had check-valves in the drive-train vents to prevent water coming in. I have dunked, forded, swamped, you name it, my share of 4x4's. One even sat headlight deep for about 4 hours till I could get a buddy to come pull it out. Didnt get stuck, the engine just didnt like the big drink of water ti swallowed. Drained the cylinders, fired it up and drove the pee out of it for a few more years. No water in the trans, transfer case or diffs.

[jmitchell]

Here is my exact vehicle with an approximate location of where the water line was (red line)...

[jmitchell]

Based on the picture, what do you think I need to have checked out (if anything)?

Front and Rear Diff. along with the transmission? Are these easy to check myself or better to have a professional do it?

Thanks for all the responses

[Fiveflat]

I opened the drivers door which was a big mistake cause the water was 1/2" below the floor board and when I shut the door it pulled some water in.

This and your red line don't match... If you opened your door with water at that red line, you would have a lot more than just pulling water in when you shut the door.

[Fiveflat]

Check your oil, tranny fluid etc. for a milky color. If so, change immediately.

change your front and rear diff oil. if you are really concerned.

It's not like you left the truck there for 4 hours our anything. Nor did you drive through it at 50MPH... I wouldn't sweat it too much.

[bigdaddy_houseboater]

Here is my exact vehicle with an approximate location of where the water line was (red line)...

ATTABOY!
Welcome to dunksville. Now cherish the bubbling sound.. because it means you are at your happy place!

[Joeprunc]

I can't read all the posts, but I'd check your rear diff and front if you have 4wd. Most differentials have a breather valve mounted right to the diff. If you submerge it for a long period of time, you will get water into your diff. You can take a fuel line and extend that breather upward (I have mine routed to the top of my bed & also did that with my front diff).

I'm also a little confused as to both your front and rear tires only showed 1"-2" above the water line? It sounds like there is very little slope, or did I miss read?

Most trucks can drive in water as long as their air box is above the water level. If you suck in water through the air box, you (I mean your truck) are going to have a world of hurt. If you do this a lot you most likely will have electrical issues later on down the road.

Best advice find someone with a jacked up truck and have them launch your boat.

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Saw your post, you are probably fine, like Five said, check your fluids and check them regularly. Milky color = Bad. And being a newer truck, I'm sure the breather valves are new and probably didn't let fluid in....but always nice to check and know.