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Differential breather?

Old Dec 18, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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Differential breather?

Earlier as i was walking up to my truck i noticed a hose hanging down in the front end. I get underneath and it goes into the top of the differential. The end that was hanging down looked like maybe it got caught on something and was torn right at a clamp. I routed it along the brake lines with the end facing down to avoid water getting into the diff. I'm guessing this is just a breather, but not 100% sure. Do I have anything to worry about or is this fine?
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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There should be a metal clip on the end of the hose the clips on to the shock tower.

The hose should not be upside down as it has a plastic check valve on the end to prevent water from getting in.
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 08:55 AM
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yea, but its nothing to worry about right?
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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no just clip it up with a zip tie to the shock tower the clips come off easily. clip it anywhere actually i see you have a 4 inch lift it might have jsut pulled it off because your truck sits higher. tie it to the frame really anywhere and youll be fine.
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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I would make sure the plastic check valve is in the end of the tube.
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by shep1
I would make sure the plastic check valve is in the end of the tube.
I agree! Mud daubers may create a blockage in the tube if you leave it open to the elements.
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