Help identifying threaded hole

[SgtHatred]

I can't find this in the TM's. I have a vague recollection of reading something about plugging some hole when fording. Is this it?

 

[73m819]

Yes, in the -10

 

[spicergear]

Don't worry about it unless you're water fording.

 

[monkster]

The boss is threaded in a "holding" place to the right. If fording don't forget about running up the axle vents to a above water level.

 

[randini]

What exactely do you mean "fording". Is that driving trough a water hole, where water may be spalshed on the axel? Or ...is it Driving 40ft in 5 foot deep water? Both?? How much/deep is a fording? How careful do I need to be? Ok, so I am stupid, but I am learning..

 

[41cl8m5]

Fording is driving though deep water. as long as your vents, exhaust end and air intake is above the water line you should be good to go. Splashing water as long as its not deep would be fine. As with anything do PMCS to make sure water has not entered anywhere that may give you issues down the road. If you go deep your pants may get wet.

 

[41cl8m5]

Also I have seen dueces go as deep as above the fuel tank so the cap needs to be water tight also.

 

[treeguy]

Yes, fording would be driving thru water. You'd have to do all kinds of pre and post trip work to the truck though. Like was mentioned before about raising the axle and various other vent ports, removing the fan/belt, and such. The hole in the trans is a vent of sorts and the plug for it is conviently stored right next to it in its own little pocket. I myself leave mine open because if my rear main seal ever really bites the dust, I'm afraid of filling my clutch area with oil.

Hope this helps.

(Yall beat me typing the explanation)