Puddles
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Puddles
So the snow is near gone and rain is starting to become more frequent. we get a bit of flooding very year. My question is what should i be watching for with puddles? I know not to cruise through them or they go into the intake or back draft up the exhaust pipe, but what are these trucks weakness?
I thought i heard the starter is in a bad spot and causes problems.
I have driven thorugh some puddles and been blinded by the steam, i assume this is from the breaks/exhaust/headers/etc.
Thanks
I thought i heard the starter is in a bad spot and causes problems.
I have driven thorugh some puddles and been blinded by the steam, i assume this is from the breaks/exhaust/headers/etc.
Thanks
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Another thing we have to deal with around here is that under the puddle is usually a pretty decent size pothole. Bouncing through a small crater looks manly and splashing the water is fun, but the crappy street conditions around here (1) will take your front end out of alignment and (2) get deep enough that you'll damage a tire and possibly a rim. Had a buddy whose wife went into one deep enough that when she didn't have a tight grip on the steering wheel, it pulled the front of the truck so hard to the right she hopped a curb.
If they can be avoided, it's better to miss 'em.
If they can be avoided, it's better to miss 'em.
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Ok, real quick about our trucks and water. First off you are paraniod. My truck sat for an hour in a water/mud hole up to the door handles while i waited for someone with a truck big enough to pull me out. I had less than a half gallon of water on my carpet from the door seals leaking by and the truck stayed idling for that time, had i shut it off there would have been problems, water into the exhaust mainly. The intake was just above the water, but was briefly submerged, but didnt draw in any water.
Once out, i went straight to the carwash, left the truck running and pressure washed the engine and compartment... no spitting sputtering or anything. Dont be so worried about water, our trucks are pretty tight.
Once out, i went straight to the carwash, left the truck running and pressure washed the engine and compartment... no spitting sputtering or anything. Dont be so worried about water, our trucks are pretty tight.
Last edited by ROBFX4; 04-10-2007 at 05:10 PM.
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Originally Posted by Josiah
Well look at it this way. When I unload the jet ski, it's in the bed and it floats off into the lake. I don't use a boat ramp ever, I think you'll be alright just raise your breathers.
Drove my Lariat in 18"+ of fresh snow in Mammoth without issues... didn't even hit 4low actually. One of the few times I'm very happy about the weight of these behemoths....