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Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by SkipperMike, Dec 24, 2021.

  1. Dec 24, 2021 at 4:59 PM
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    I have done a lot of Baja offroading, chasing SCORE races for a major team - but never thought much about "safe" water depths.
    This was all in a very well-equipped 4wd Tacoma.
    We've retired from all this, and we are about to do some "off-the-beaten path" traveling in our 2015 4Runner Limited,
    Does anyone have any insight into "safe" water depths to ford?? Not interested in snorkles!
    Thanx.
     
    SkipperMike, Dec 24, 2021
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  2. Dec 28, 2021 at 7:09 PM
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    If you are not willing to modify your vehicle, then I would go no higher than the middle of your wheel. If you want to go a bit deeper than get your diff breather extended.
     
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  3. Dec 28, 2021 at 7:10 PM
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    LandCruiser I have Toyotas

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    No water is safe.
     
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    Depends on length of crossing, bottom consistency, rate of current, skill and balls. Depth is just one variable.

    You can drown in a bathtub or at Niagra Falls... Or not...
     
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  5. Dec 28, 2021 at 8:11 PM
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    Someone posted on another forum that Toyota states somewhere around 24” for a stock Gen5. I forget exactly, but it was more than I expected.
     
    Daddykool, Dec 28, 2021
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