Does a lift help cross deeper water?

how much does a 2in lift help with crossing water?
And what is the deepest youve ever crossed?
Rainy season coming and im expecting some flooding in my area.

We had some crazy floods a couple of years ago and wondering how deep I can safely cross some water if I totally have to?

 

Can cross 2 inch higher water no problem.

 

yea thats what im wondering does 2inches really do anything at all when youre like in 4ft deep water lol

 

I mean....in my experience, you're good up to the doors. Then you start having problems lol

 

I've had water up to my headlights, lifted or not it wouldn't of mattered at that point.

 

anything get in the cab?
god damn that seems anxiety inducing

 

Turn around. Dont drown.

 

2" is 2" when you need it. May not make a difference but I know when I have had water close to the headlight any higher would have been all bad it was just enough. 4 feet is prob a bit excessive and would prob not give that a go.

 

yup, had to gut my whole interior, shampoo the carpet, had about 4-6 inches of water In my cab

 

well at least i know if theres no water in the cab i can keep goin

we had cars under water last week in some spots so if we get a hurricane or anykind of water we are screwed

 

I have been about mid door deep (had to due to storm flooding) water got in the cab and I ended up having to rip out the interior and replace the fire mat that is under the carpet because it got stinky. I don't suggest going that deep unless you absolutely have to....that being said, the truck can go at least that deep without hydrolocking

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/abs-vsc-wont-recalibrate-after-high-water.668737/ (not mine)

 

what was the repair bill on that?

 

For every 1” you lift, you get a perceived 2” more capability. So you should basically be able to ford 6” higher water.



bro math 101

 

how many inches do i need to float on the water and doggie paddle my way out

 

if you inflate your tires to 100psi you will float

 

The mat cost about $130...the work was free

 

so it was just the bottom carpet?

 

Yeah just the mat under the carpet (i assume it is a fire retardant mat), the carpet actually dried out really well and no issues with it

 

I think its sound deadener, cause I threw mine out and I've noticed serious road noise ever since.