Prepping for water crossings

Let me qualify the water crossing first. I’m not talking about God-like floods where the water is up to your mirrors or fording rivers in Indonesia....but those occasional off-road/backcountry travels where you come up an overflowing creek or large collection pond in a low point in the road that needs to be crossed.

If you’re familiar, think of the small water crossing in Afton Canyon along the Mojave Road. I’m talking about a water crossing less than 36”-ish deep or so that you are in for less a couple minutes.

I have a 2017, lifted on an Old Man Emu suspension and 35” tires.

Besides a differential breather, what are some “must-dos” in order to avoid potential damage to the Tundra?

What are some of those things that would be “nice to do” mods that may not necessearily be as important as a “must-do” that could come in handy for those “just in case” moments.

 

Just buy a beater to tow to the water crossing so you don't risk messing up the Tundra!

Snorkel.

 

Secondary air pump intake relocation. The secondary air is for start up. The relocate is just to keep water from potentially accumulating in the OEM plumbing.

 

https://youtu.be/LWCVRQe9beY
This was with just the diff breather. Have since done the secondary air pump.