Fording Depth of...
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larrydallas
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Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ (99-04) 19"
This is more or less been what they can handle up through the WK (2010) - technically that is stated at 20" at 5 MPH (standing water).
This is more or less been what they can handle up through the WK (2010) - technically that is stated at 20" at 5 MPH (standing water).
Rosco862003
Adventurer
Although I don't have an Outback, I do have an Impreza Wagon that I took through what I'm guessing was 16" of standing water @ around 5mph. It came up to right over my hub which I measure out as 16". The EJ25 in both my vehicle and the Outback is similar and from what I gather the intake is mounted in the passenger fender at around 24". The diffs in Subaru's are not sealed, and along with a lift and other bits planned for this weekend, I will be changing out the diff oil. I didn't plan on crossing through that much water and actually tried bypassing it by taking what I thought was a tame trail made to bypass the water, which ended up being a muddy mess. On the way back I opted to drive on the hardpacked trail with the standing water and drove at what I reckoned to be a safe speed. Knock on wood I have nothing howling and no problems from that trip.
I'm guessing the water was that deep about half a mile, and I just kept to the right side of the trail to keep my intake high.
I'm guessing the water was that deep about half a mile, and I just kept to the right side of the trail to keep my intake high.
WMDunkin
Adventurer
based on the pictures of what they drove into, and knowing that the ground clearance is 9" (8.7" really). You could estimate that you could get at least 15-18" without a problem. In still water I wouldn't worry of taking it to the headlights. The intake for subarus at are the top of the grille on the passenger side (US models)
The King Machine
A Good Operator
My M35a2 has a deep water fording kit and can spend up to 4 hours in 78" of water
1stDeuce
Explorer
Yup, followed by about 6 hours of checking hubs, axles, trans and t-case for water according to the TM.
calicamper
Expedition Leader
^ he has a point. Friend just posted a picture of his 2yr old son ahem watering the plants out front via the ultimate recycling method.
I have a 2010 Ob same platform as the 12. I think with all vehicles your true depth is your diff breather height. Which case technically speaking the lowest diff breather is the rear and is guessing here from rough memory on last time I was under there, about 14-15 inches. Granted if your handy you can always just route some fuel line and extend the height of the breathers to the fire wall which case your height limit starts to approach your intake height being the risk/limit.
I always laugh when I see all the news video of people driving their cars through flood waters and think I bet they never change their diff fluid till something goes bang and the car won't move.
calicamper
Expedition Leader
All of my Subarus have the intake at the top of the Radiator passenger side under the edge of the hood lip. They don't pull from the fender.
The King Machine
A Good Operator
Yup, followed by about 6 hours of checking hubs, axles, trans and t-case for water according to the TM.
Yup been there and done that lol
Mrknowitall
Adventurer
Chris, there is now tater-tot mystery bowl on my monitor, and everyone in the office is looking at me funny.
tacr2man
Adventurer
Lada Niva 24" or with optional extra snorkle WOW!
see here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRBGr39uJBo :smiley_drive:
see here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRBGr39uJBo :smiley_drive:
calicamper
Expedition Leader
As long as it keeps running you have a chance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pNNrea4ltc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pNNrea4ltc
