Water Fording Depth

[catastrofe]

I've searched, but I can't seem to find the "official" water fording depth of a
5th gen (2015 model year) 4Runner. Nowhere that I can see on Toyota's website, and searching threads here doesn't yield a definitive answer.

Jeep publishes this spec on their website. . .where can I find it for the T4R? I've put a deposit on a 2015 TEP, and will be trading my Cherokee Trailhawk. I'm pretty damn excited!

 

[BLACK-FL4RUNNER]

Headlights. Don't go deeper than the headlights... (that's pretty un-official advice though)

:gossip:

 

[Greenamphibious]

for some reason 27" comes to mind.... its great to keep it below the air intake BUT don't forget the other points of entry. differential breather kits should be in everyone's top 3 mods list.

 

[BLACK-FL4RUNNER]

Ok, so headlight deep might be exaggerated....

The FJ Cruiser is rated at 27.5", so that would be a great point of reference.

(Can't believe I just agreed with Greenamphibious)

 

[Hellamatic]

If you have to ask, you probably shouldn't be fording anything, haha.

 

[Greenamphibious]

(Can't believe I just agreed with Greenamphibious)

it is bound to happen sooner or later

 

[catastrofe]

for some reason 27" comes to mind.... its great to keep it below the air intake BUT don't forget the other points of entry. differential breather kits should be in everyone's top 3 mods list.

Is this published by Toyota somewhere?

 

[Jhalko]

It's better than a Jeep Trailhawk.

If you are concerned get a snorkel.

 

[flighht2k5]

It's better than a Jeep Trailhawk.



If you are concerned get a snorkel.

A snorkel doesn't seal the engine. Don't be fooled by thinking if you have a snorkel you can dunk the engine and have zero issues.

 

[Greenamphibious]

Is this published by Toyota somewhere?

27.5" is a published measurement for the FJ. Toyota's official response for the 5th gen was, "The FJ is the vehicle used for forging water not the 4runner" lol

 

[Jhalko]

A snorkel doesn't deal the engine. Don't be fooled by thinking if you have a snorkel you can dunk the engine and have zero issues.

But they look so cool cruising the mall!

Personally I'm with [MENTION=87188]Hellamatic[/MENTION].

 

[Intruder]

A fording measurement is pretty useless IMO. Are we talking still water or moving water? What speed are you going through at? Do the streams/puddles/whatever you cross have a depth sign like a bridge clearance sign in front of them? I've seen videos of guys barreling through a little deeper than a foot of water at high speed and hydrolocking...

The air intake is on the passenger side at the top of the wheel well. Use good judgment and common sense (I know, I know) and go slowly so you don't spray water up into the intake.

 

[ToyotaDoodz]

A fording measurement is pretty useless IMO. Are we talking still water or moving water? What speed are you going through at? Do the streams/puddles/whatever you cross have a depth sign like a bridge clearance sign in front of them? I've seen videos of guys barreling through a little deeper than a foot of water at high speed and hydrolocking...

The air intake is on the passenger side at the top of the wheel well. Use good judgment and common sense (I know, I know) and go slowly so you don't spray water up into the intake.

Best answer! I agree 100%

To the OP, no standard measurement stat will save you. Asking about fording depth ahead of time is commendable. But, read on . . .

If you get in too deep, the instinct is to jam the throttle and power through and that just sucks in more water and you're still screwed. 1/2 way up your tires can be deep depending on what [MENTION=66300]Intruder[/MENTION] said above. Did you walk it first to find the hidden holes no matter the outside temps? Clear water is always deceiving and is great at hiding holes.

If possible, let some other fool go through first and see where the water is on their rig. It only takes 1/4" too much to turn your expensive rig into a salvage auction rig.

 

[Intruder]

Did you walk it first to find the hidden holes no matter the outside temps? Clear water is always deceiving and is great at hiding holes.

Yeah exactly, and if it's a mud puddle that you can't see through find a big stick to check the depth in multiple spots. Sometimes those can be deceptive because it doesn't seem that deep in the one spot you checked, but there are deeper tire ruts in the middle of it from guys panicking and stomping on the gas to get out.

 

[Jetboy]

I've always been a bit envious of the Jeep GC snorkels.

 

[BrianSD_42]

I'll just drop this here ...

Also see how these Weekend Warriors use their snorkel (go Guard!)

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[hangman]

I've always been a bit envious of the Jeep GC snorkels.

That's actually a periscope so you can watch traffic go by from inside the repair shop.

 

[chmura]

Here is the deepest crossing I have done with my 4runner. Willing to go to the bottom of my headlights. Anything deeper I would be very very nervous. Depends what kind of crossing. I would never cross anything this deep with a muddy bottom. Only a hard surface. Before crossing I actually walked across to check the dept, bottom, etc.

 

[catastrofe]

Thanks guys. I'll keep it below the top of my wheels. Primarily concerned about deep puddles on known streets, and like any good T4R owner, curious about my vehicle's capabilities.

 

[catastrofe]

I'll just drop this here ...

Also see how these Weekend Warriors use their snorkel (go Guard!)

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"A" for effort, "F" for execution!