Hello, I recently purchased a stand up jet ski without a trailer so I will be putting it in the truck bed when traveling. When I launch it, I will be backing up the truck into the lake so its easier to launch and load the jet ski. The water level will likely go above the rear axle. I made sure the diff vent hose is connected and routed up into the frame. Besides that, is there any other areas where water can get into the rear end that would cause damage?

Thanks for the help!

 

I'd be putting that vent hose higher than the stock position.... that'll probably be under water too if you're backing in far enough to launch the ski.

IIRC the water intrusion is going to come from the sides of the axle. Not sure there's much you can do there to prevent it. I'd buy a trailer or being changing the diff fluid often.

 

Might want to invest in some waterproof parts like mentioned in this link. A little preventative maintenance can go a long way
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/12...-your-4x4-rig/

 

I figured I would need to invest in a trailer at some point just was seeing if it could be avoided. Thanks for the reply!

 

It's a gamble but it can be delayed. Like I said before, May need to move the vent tube higher (just double check where the water level will be) and check your fluid often. If you keep a close eye on the fluid and change it when it needs to be changed you can probably get away with it for a while. But if you forget or get lazy grenadine your rear end can end up costing more than a used trailer.

 

As long as your not going far(like just down the street), and not driving fast(under 25mph), you can use a small garden or landscapers trailer(for longer distances or higher speeds), it would be just like having it in the bed of the truck, be cheaper and be dual purpose.

 

This is a horrible idea.

Ramps get covered with slick algea
You can get stuck easy
Even with 4wd

Then you have to get out and wade thru knee + deep water, then get back in truck dripping wet.

Just look at youtube clips for things that go wrong. From ramming jetski into back of cab, to sinking truck.

Submerge tailpipe ....It may take foot on throttle to keep the engine running. And you will not be able to restart it if it dies. It will have to be not submerged in order to restart.

Jetski trailers are cheap. If you cant afford a trailer, you cant afford a jetski

 

LOL, - Y-Tube compilation fails was the first. Recollection was second. Hell, even the better boat launches, chances of fail are too high....4wd will not save yuh. If it stalls, well, better tie a flag to the top of a cb antenna..so you can find the truck later lol.

 

Who needs a jet ski just roll the windows up and giver hell till it stops moving!

 

It works for snow mobiles why not trucks