I have a 2002 4x4 leveled with 20" rims and cooper zeons (33's). I am hunting a spot this weekend where we have to drive through a river to get to the spot, I did it earlier in the year, but the water never got over my tires. With all the rain we have had ect, I have no idea how deep this water is now. What do you guys think the safest depth to drive through is? The river is also a just little longer than my truck...

 

Here is the deepest crossing I have done.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVcGP9Cy9pM

 

It looks like your truck sits higher than mine does... If I do decide to go through this, do I take it at a higher speed (5-10mph)? Sorry for all the stupid questions, I just havent really gone off roading enough to know, and I dont want to learn the hard way lol.

 

just make sure that your air filter won't get submerged and if it is deep enough for your axles to go under then I would do a drain and fill on your diffs when all said and done. If it is deeper then your door jam then I would not stop and I would maintain a constant slower speed. I was just goofing off in the Vid above.


Tips for driving in water

• For those who have hydro locked an engine
• Most 4x4s can be driven in water that is axle-deep without taking special precautions. (Max. wading depth is about 20 inches.) When the water is deeper, you need to know where your engine’s air intake and engine computer are located and don’t allow water to enter. Switch off headlights and allow them to cool, as sudden contact with cold water will cause the glass to crack.
• If you place a tarp across the front of your vehicle prior to entering very deep water, you will minimize the water entering the engine bay by creating a bow wave, so long as you maintain a brisk forward momentum. The result: less water will be sprayed over the ignition system by the radiator fan and less chance of water entering the air intake.
• When crossing shallow streams, drive slow and steady to create a small bow wave in front of your bumper that will reduce the height of the water behind the bumper and keep the water away from the air intake and electronics. Select low range and first gear, and keep steering straight.
• When crossing fast-flowing shallow streams, cross at an angle and drive slightly upstream. This presents a smaller surface area and lessens the force of the stream on the vehicle. (Never cross fast-flowing deep streams, as your vehicle can be swept away.)
• Apply your brakes several times after crossing water or deep mud to dry them out.

 

The deepest I have ever crossed is about 4-6" below my door openings. We have a drain field below the pond and it has to be crossed to get to the dam side. Often after it rains, it will be 14-18" deep and that poses no problem.

 

So would you guys think that 3' is to deep? I would love to get on that side to hunt but I dont want to mess my truck up doing it.

 

this is when the river is down.

ive been across this same spot and the water was almost up to the bug shield,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJz8ziGhOew

 

Water up to bug shield = water sucked in through air filter.
Your air filter openeing is at the bottom of your headlight. if water covers your headlight your screwed.

Driving through moving water is very diff than standing water.
You should never drive through moving water when the water touches the bottom of your doors. the water will create a lift and take you way. Do as Hammer has done. keep 4-6 inches below your doors for safe journey.

 

i had my airhat intake on with a riser. no problems ...

 

^^^^cheater....lmao