"Water Proofing" The Under Carrage

[triumphrider-1]

The rear diff breather is where Dishtowel said/shown.
Here is another shot of it (just right of the drivers side shock):

The front diff breather is on the right side of the pumpkin (when viewed from laying under the cab looking to the front of the truck) just left of the oil pan:

Hope this helps.

 

[Dishtowel]

OK Thank you.... now what do I do if there not there? On the rear axle there is only one tube that comes out of the Diff, witch splits and goes into the brakes..(Is this normal ?) In the front I did notice a rubber plug looking thing in the right spot that; it could have been a tube at one point in time.

Like this?? (I just found this, was fueling up a work truck, new F150 and I snooped and this is what I saw) The green is the breather line, notice there is no visible fastening device, the hose just pushes onto a barb. The red is your brake line, dont fuss with this unless it is damaged (then pinch it off with vice-grips and limp home) or you are doing a lift, then it needs replaced with a longer one. Notice the crimped fitting on the end of the brake line.

Triumphrider did an excellent job of showing you where the lines are, if you cant find them after those pics then there is no helping you, lol. Just teasin.

PS: there is a difference between 'waterproofing' and winterizing.

 

[georgexplorer]

I know I'm trying to get both done, Water Proofing so I dont have to worry and Winterizing; I really am not sure what all is involved.

I crawled all around the truck last night and the rear axle HAD NO BREATHER!! There was a rubber plug in it, I pulled the plug out and there was a grommet in the axle housing fairly obvious that it was not meant to be plugged. I also noticed along the frame there was a hose in a "barb" that was about 3 feet long and completely disconnected (on both sides) and tucked away, so I shoved the hose into the grommet and suprise, suprise perfect fit. Now I just need to buy a fitting to lengthen the hose and get it out of the way. The pictures really helped me figure it out. Thank you very much. Now figuring out a way to fish out the one for the front......

Winterizing???
The car I had was a Celica, (riced out) all forged internals, lots of fun but very expensive and LOTS of maintenance. Winterizing that involved flushing out the radiator a different weight oil, different plugs... seemed a little excesive. My explorer I never messed with and it never did me wrong, Well besides blowing through a few alternators and coils due to water dammage. I know I sound like a 12 yr old girl asking all of these questions but I am versed in import cars not trucks. Any advise there?

Thanks again for the help with the axle vents!

 

[georgexplorer]

Also I have heard the term Axle Truss. What is it and what for?

 

[Dishtowel]

Also I have heard the term Axle Truss. What is it and what for?

Strength. For guys that really push then envelope (or just push it a tiny bit,m they would use a small truss) on the axle, jumping and other high speed stuff. This axle is 4 linked and trussed to the extream. I think it is over trussed, IMO they crossed the line of usefull weight and are now just adding unnecessary weight to the axle.

Althought, I know a guy who got caught in frozen rut and bent his axle tube right next to the pumkin, a small truss is not a bad thing, if I get bored I might do one on the top of my axle, underside clearance is a priority for me.

 

[georgexplorer]

Holy Crap! That looks excessive!
I under stand the use for it now after seeing it. Are there any SMALL ones availible anywhere?

 

[Dishtowel]

I suspect you can buy some for the 'weapon of choice' axles. But everything else is going to be a custom made thing. Cardboard template, then get out your cutting torch and grinder!