hose disconnecteed

[chief5]

I have a 2004 Ranger 4 x 4 4 l , 6 cly

I just noticed a rubbber hose(looks like vac hose) hanging disconnected from the left side of the rear axle. I cannot find where is plugs into?? What is it and where does it connect. Truck still runs well???
Thanks,
chief

 

[Big Jim M]

That would most likely be the VENT hose from the rearend. If not connected rain water will enter the rearend. Creek water will for sure. My FX4 has that hose from the front end coming up as high as the battery under the hood..
Big JIm

 

[chief5]

sounds right, i'll just tie it off as high as possibe
Thanks,

chief
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[Nhaz]

Make sure you leave some play so it doesn't pull free when the axle moves up and down.