I tried to take a look around here, but came up with nothing; so, here's the questions...

1) How deep can I take my stock 2000 Blazer (4DR, 4WD) before either the engine or interior floods?

2) What would I have to waterproof in order to let me get through two or three feet of standing water?

I'm not planning to modify the suspension or tires, I want to keep her as-is but with the added ability to get through any flooded areas after a heavy rain or storm...

Much mahalo (thanks) in advance from Hawaii!

 

it takes a lot of work. usually you should drain all your fluids out of your differentials and everything after crossing water. you would have to extend all of your breather hoses and probally get a snorkel if you want to go real deep. not to mention you gotta make your engine all water tight. i have taken mine through a 3ft deep creek but i wouldnt go much deeper than that. its a lot of work

 

Snorkel for the air intake, but im not sure about the truck its self

 

Ah, okay... thanks. Any idea what she can ford as-is without mods?

 

i wouldnt go much deeper than3 or 4 feet deep. and its not good to do all the time unless you are going to drain out your diffys and clean your hubs. also gotta be careful you dont start to float if its moving water.

 

crazy people [8D]

 

I've gotten in 2 to 3 foot deep water with my stock LT while i was crossing a river. I had no problems at all i just kept the rpms at 1500 and putted along. It was the colorado that was in front of me that had problems.

I know there are holes where the floor panel pieces that border the doors have holes under them that are used to keep the trim in place. So caulking those up might be in your best intrest.

 

Please tell me that its fresh water??

I've seen the aftermath of a guy who drove his exwifes brand new suburban into the ocean and just left it there.

it was'nt pretty

 

I have had my 91 blazer in about 3 feet of water. it held up pretty good.
Just remeber to drain your fluids after things dont lubercaite to well when
water gets into them. I would recomond re-running your transfercase vent tube
as well as front and back diff and i think your trany vent should be okay but check it
just incase.a snorkle is a pretty good investment as well.
Have fun its a blast

 

yea i wouldnt do that in any salt water for sure.