73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks > 4 Wheel Drives
Axles in water
zacksmith03:
Is it ok to take water above the wheel hub, or will the water ruin them? I've heard that it will but I dont know if it's a myth or not.
Irish_Alley:
theoretically it should be ok if the seals are in good working order. when mudding i would only have to worry if the water got into the vent tubes.
JohnnyPopper:
Do you know where your vent tubes are located?
You can always extend them higher if they're not above the water line.
bd:
Except as noted regarding the axle vents and assuming the axles/hubs are properly filled with lubricant, if oil/grease isn't leaking out, water won't leak in. Nevertheless, it is not a good idea to leave the axles submerged in water for long periods.
JohnnyPopper:
Copy that bd.
Knew of a case where they went into water while running gear was hot, sat in water too long, cooled off the gear and created a vacuum that sucked in water through the vents that weren't quite high enough.
Pulled water and sand into places that should never meet... :o
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