In my 80 last year I needed to cross a deep stretch of water.
The water was about 2.5 feet deep and was still (no current). The stretch was about 20 yards to cross. Under the water was a mix of soil and gravel (rock) but mainly soil/mud.
The crossing ended up being pretty dicey. It almost seemed that the front of the truck started to float and thus lost traction on the front wheels..... is that possible? Perhaps it was just the mud but it sure seemed like once I slowed and let the wake clear and then pushed it, she pulled ahead stronger and I got through....
I'd like to go back there this spring but worried about getting stuck. There isn't usually anybody else around (except fishing buddy riding with me) so getting stuck would be a real drag... The front diff was locked and I think front was as well.
Comments? Does an 80 sink or swim in deepish water?
The water was about 2.5 feet deep and was still (no current). The stretch was about 20 yards to cross. Under the water was a mix of soil and gravel (rock) but mainly soil/mud.
The crossing ended up being pretty dicey. It almost seemed that the front of the truck started to float and thus lost traction on the front wheels..... is that possible? Perhaps it was just the mud but it sure seemed like once I slowed and let the wake clear and then pushed it, she pulled ahead stronger and I got through....
I'd like to go back there this spring but worried about getting stuck. There isn't usually anybody else around (except fishing buddy riding with me) so getting stuck would be a real drag... The front diff was locked and I think front was as well.
Comments? Does an 80 sink or swim in deepish water?