Venting t-cases and Axles - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

NC Zuk · 07-05-2002, 12:48 PM

I have seen a few people that have vent extensions on their axles as well as their t-cases and I have some on the way with my coil suspension. I understand the concept but wonder if any of you have suffered the consequences for not having extensions.

Does it really have that much of a benefit?

I'm all ears......................

Hank · 07-05-2002, 01:43 PM

I learned the hard way with my Chevy Truck. Deep mud/water. When I checked the diff, it ran out the check hole forever. Luckily it didn't ruin anything. Since then, I have routed them high on all my trucks.

I did the T-case on the Sammi yesterday. I'm waiting to do the rear until I get my new shackles installed. I have to see it flex before I run the hose to that one!

zukimoo · 07-05-2002, 11:32 PM

Down here we play alot in water so its almost mandatory to vent all the stuff.....
I use 1/2" heater hose and connected both and them routed the hose in the dash through the firewall...(when oil comes out of the dash, its a good indication I'm upside down.....)I did my tranny(did this one when I had it off) and T-case.

Don't forget the shift boots, they suck in water too.....

92 Samurai, SPOA, 31" boggers, snorkel, 8274 Warn winch......and MOTOR MISSING ONE PISTON

Wyld Bill · 07-06-2002, 07:45 AM

If you put a trap in the tubing coming out of the axles, etc. when (not IF) you roll over it will be harder for the fluid to leak out.
BTW it's a PIA to get a hose onto the t-case & tranny.

07-05-2002, 12:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
NC Zuk Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 12060 Location: Somewhere in Afghanistan Posts: 2,129	Venting t-cases and Axles I have seen a few people that have vent extensions on their axles as well as their t-cases and I have some on the way with my coil suspension. I understand the concept but wonder if any of you have suffered the consequences for not having extensions. Does it really have that much of a benefit? I'm all ears...................... __________________ RIP MSG Art Lilley, you will never be forgotten...

07-05-2002, 11:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
zukimoo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10487 Location: Moncton, New Brunswick Posts: 132	vent.....won't go without them..... Down here we play alot in water so its almost mandatory to vent all the stuff..... I use 1/2" heater hose and connected both and them routed the hose in the dash through the firewall...(when oil comes out of the dash, its a good indication I'm upside down.....)I did my tranny(did this one when I had it off) and T-case. Don't forget the shift boots, they suck in water too..... 92 Samurai, SPOA, 31" boggers, snorkel, 8274 Warn winch......and MOTOR MISSING ONE PISTON

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07-05-2002, 01:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hank HSE, Inc. Join Date: Apr 2002 Member # 11311 Location: TEXAS Posts: 667	I learned the hard way with my Chevy Truck. Deep mud/water. When I checked the diff, it ran out the check hole forever. Luckily it didn't ruin anything. Since then, I have routed them high on all my trucks. I did the T-case on the Sammi yesterday. I'm waiting to do the rear until I get my new shackles installed. I have to see it flex before I run the hose to that one!

07-06-2002, 07:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Wyld Bill Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12480 Location: Maine USA Posts: 486	If you put a trap in the tubing coming out of the axles, etc. when (not IF) you roll over it will be harder for the fluid to leak out. BTW it's a PIA to get a hose onto the t-case & tranny.