How deep in water can Tacoma's go?

brandon78lusch · Jan 17, 2023

SomeTacomaDude said: ↑

I watched a video of a guy getting pulled out of water that made it inside the cab. Once out his air bags started popping. That's a big F'up.
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suboptimal

Evostaco · Jan 17, 2023

Can and should are two different things as well. It can go deeper than it should

Kalani88 · Jan 17, 2023

AZ_Tumbleweed said: ↑

This guy should be able to answer your question lol

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haha yea he def would!

HondaGM · Jan 17, 2023

I stick with the one inch rule...
https://youtu.be/bNDC0MZOlEI

Malvolio · Jan 17, 2023

Rock Lobster said: ↑

That video made me pause. The brain for the SRS system sits behind/underneath your phone pad in the center console. So about ankle height, with your shoes on the floorboard. For that reason alone I wouldn't want water to touch carpet. There are other reasons too, but thats a big reason.

Tangental story that I oft repeat - in college I raced bicycles. For fun I used to cross deep water/mud with my bike. This usually meant that the bike had to be torn down to its frame, cleaned, drained, dried, chain (and sometimes cables) replaced and all bearings repacked. Neglecting any step of that meant that expensive parts would be trashed after only a few rides, and this college kid would rather have bar money than parts money. After about a year of having fun, that wasn't so fun anymore. No way I would want to do that to my truck. At least, not anymore. I did, once. It was expensive.
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Many a bottom bracket has fallen to such conditions. Didn’t know you raced! What type of bikes were you using?

CrispyTacoLover · Jan 17, 2023

AZ_Tumbleweed said: ↑

This guy should be able to answer your question lol

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Wasn’t this a flash flood in Arizona? I think I saw this video on the news. Damn near got about a dozen people as I recall.

LMarshall73 · Jan 17, 2023

I've gone deep (water over the tires) a few times. The only issue I've had is needing to rebuild the starter a couple of weeks later.

Jonnyfive5 · Jan 17, 2023

LMarshall73 said: ↑

I've gone deep (water over the tires) a few times. The only issue I've had is needing to rebuild the starter a couple of weeks later.

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Ive gone through similar. Maybe alittle more muddy and a little longer. I had some water over the hood at 1 point. If I didnt have rear lockers I never would of made it. Anyway only damage was a belt, pully and the clutch fan.

WarBeard_Actual · Jan 17, 2023

LMarshall73 said: ↑

I've gone deep (water over the tires) a few times. The only issue I've had is needing to rebuild the starter a couple of weeks later.

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lmao... oh is that all?

hiPSI · Jan 17, 2023

Rock Lobster said: ↑

That video made me pause. The brain for the SRS system sits behind/underneath your phone pad in the center console. So about ankle height, with your shoes on the floorboard. For that reason alone I wouldn't want water to touch carpet. There are other reasons too, but thats a big reason.

Tangental story that I oft repeat - in college I raced bicycles. For fun I used to cross deep water/mud with my bike. This usually meant that the bike had to be torn down to its frame, cleaned, drained, dried, chain (and sometimes cables) replaced and all bearings repacked. Neglecting any step of that meant that expensive parts would be trashed after only a few rides, and this college kid would rather have bar money than parts money. After about a year of having fun, that wasn't so fun anymore. No way I would want to do that to my truck. At least, not anymore. I did, once. It was expensive.
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Same as me when I raced mtn bikes. Fucking bottom bracket made of unobtainium was expensive!

AZ_Tumbleweed · Jan 17, 2023

CrispyTacoLover said: ↑

Wasn’t this a flash flood in Arizona? I think I saw this video on the news. Damn near got about a dozen people as I recall.
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yea there was a flash flood warning but that person still decided to wheel at sycamore creek which is know to flood. Happens every year it seems

chinoxmk22 · Jan 17, 2023

AZ_Tumbleweed said: ↑

This guy should be able to answer your question lol

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Damn, RIP truck

xCaldazar · Jan 17, 2023

Weak points for water is something like this low to high:
Ball joints
Top of the rear diff (breather can be extended)
Fan
Alternator (probably getting splashed by the fan)
Cab/lower door seals
Misc electrical connections
Air intake

TACOTRDPRO1 · Jan 17, 2023

AZ_Tumbleweed said: ↑

This guy should be able to answer your question lol

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I am still laughing after reading your post...

Blockhead · Jan 17, 2023

Keep your 40k truck out of deep water. Get an ATV instead…

Junkhead · Jan 17, 2023

mushroom_man7 said: ↑

smh a "snorkel" on a tacoma isnt for going into water. it is a dust snorkel. the wheels spin up dust in the wheel fender where the tacoma gets its air, the "snorkel" moves it to high above where there is less dust. turn on the submarine option in the menu and you will be able to drive underwater
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Front facing snorkel will actually collect more dust than stock Tacoma intake.

This is the only snorkel I would run, but not on my DD Tacoma. Even with a snorkel, taco is not really meant for water crossings above the doors. Just look how low the alternator sits in the engine bay.

Junkhead · Jan 17, 2023

WarBeard_Actual said: ↑

Your alternator is mounted pretty low. Not a good idea to submerge it.
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X2

Junkhead · Jan 17, 2023

Blockhead said: ↑

Keep your 40k truck out of deep water. Get an ATV instead…
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Excellent advice sir!

chris4x4 · Jan 17, 2023

Rule of thumb I have used, depending on vehicle, if lifted no deeper than 2" below tire height. If stock, get out and test depth. At knees - go slow, and you'll be OK. If balls get wet, find another route.

Warning: my knees are calibrated to 24". This does not apply to those under 5'5" in height, or have no balls. Your results my vary. Deciding to use "just send it" may cause damage not covered under warranty. Side affects can and may include vomiting, shortness of breath, anal seepage, or blindness.

CaptainBart45 · Jan 17, 2023

Blockhead said: ↑

Keep your 40k truck out of deep water. Get an ATV instead…
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The new RZR Pro starts at 45,000 on paper. You are not going to be able to buy one for that price.

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