Excursion 4x4 off road question

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Jun 8, 2013 | 09:16 PM

Jesser02EX

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Excursion 4x4 off road question

I got my ex a month ago as in addition to doing maintenance I've been reading all I can about this truck. One thing that got my attention was in the manual where it states to NOT allow the axles to become submerged.

So how do you go off road and make sure that doesn't happen, and if it does, what am I suppose to do about it?

Just found it odd seeing as the axles are the closest thing to the mud besides the actual tires...

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Jun 8, 2013 | 09:53 PM

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they are worried about water seeping through the seals, and through the axle vent

find the axle vents and make sure they are routed way up high. front axle vent near the brake booster is good, and the rear axle by a brake-light. ensure the axle vent is tight on the axle itself.

as far as driving through water, if you are just splashing through, I wouldn't be worried. prolonged driving, or actual parking in water would be bad. avoid that. but if you are just going to doing a quick in and out...go for it.

Jun 8, 2013 | 10:23 PM

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If I do some serious water wheeling, I give those needle bearings a greasing and run some more grease through the brake antilock system for the unit bearings - with the handy traveling zerk. Agree with Ty above, a splash in and out is no big deal. Mostly its dry as a bone out here.

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Jun 8, 2013 | 10:46 PM

Stewart_H

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Sean, if you ever sell your Ex, or part it out, or decide to get rid of the front bumper setup, if you don't let me know first and give me a chance to buy it, I'm sending "Tiny" over to have a "word" with you.

Stewart

Jun 9, 2013 | 12:26 AM

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Damn that front bumper looks nice!

Jun 9, 2013 | 07:22 AM

tdappleman

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It's basically the same for almost every 4x4 out there. If the axle is submerged in water for more than a brief period of time it needs to be serviced. Don't let that discourage you from wheeling the Ex. Even the owner's manual from my 74 Bronco says special service is required after submerging the axles.