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Ever wonder how deep a river you can cross? Looks like at least 30" :)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Jaque8, May 8, 2017.

  1. May 8, 2017 at 12:57 PM
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    Jaque8

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    Didn't officially measure it but the tires were completely under water at the deepest part and the tires are 30" tall so figured I was at least that deep. Just don't blame me if your truck ends up floating or hydrolocked (do not attempt at home yada yada)

    FYI 2for2 Tacomas ripped off their front license plate/trim doing this so don't forget to swim back to get those lol.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WitaTHJl4cI

    Bonus slomo mud bath:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDysPoNU7y4
     
  2. May 8, 2017 at 12:59 PM
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    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    Haha that's awesome.
     
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  3. May 8, 2017 at 1:00 PM
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    smitty99

    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    Fake. No way this pos truck can do that.
     
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    TejasTaco

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    The first video is a good way to hose a vehicle. Pretty freaking dumb just for a video.
     
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    Yeah, I'm pissed on too. Why did you do this to us OP?
     
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  8. May 8, 2017 at 1:05 PM
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    Sterling_vH111

    Sterling_vH111 Go do something real instead.

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    I've cross about 20" but that freakes me out! And I'm lifted with 33's.
    I'm mostly worried about sucking up water through CAI.
     
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    But how else were we supposed to get all the mud off from earlier?? :D
     
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    EatSleepTacos

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    Who's saying they did it for just a video? Maybe they were planning on doing it anyways and their buddy happened to film it?
     
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    Oh, that makes sense then.
     
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    phillstill Long hair don't care

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    Get a snorkel and go for 60"
     
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    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Until it's deep enough you have to roll up the window to avoid the wake coming in that's rolling back over the hood, just don't bother with the video.

    And when you are climbing out of that same river, leaving the tailgate down will prevent it from acting as an anchor as it submerges.
     
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    Did you die? I bet you died.
     
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    jgw Yapping for over six decades

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    Curious, do you know if starter failed soon after?
     
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    No and its been over 200 miles. I've also done this many times before from Mud, to snow to water.

    But again, obviously do stuff like this at your own risk. I'm on my 4th Tacoma and the only one to actually leave me stranded was my bullet proof 2nd gen, but even then I don't blame the truck. When you fuck around like I do shit happens :bikewhoops:
     
  19. May 8, 2017 at 4:16 PM
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    If his dad sees this, he's gonna be pissed.
     
  20. May 8, 2017 at 4:20 PM
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    yeah but your wife loved it :wink:
     

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