tube on left of axle

[Ryan Carmody 2]

I just got to FL on vacation and my wife asked "whats that tube hanging down". I got under the truck in the back and on the left axle next to the differential there is a tube attached to a fitting and the other end was dragging the road. What is this for? Is it supposed to be connected to something?Any help??

 

[Todd Z]

Rear axle vent tube....



IT goes to a metal plate just above the spair tire.... Just zip tie it up anywhere..



Todd Z

 

[Ryan Carmody 2]

sweet, thanks for the super fast reply!

 

[Steve McKellop]

Here's the vent tube in the proper frame clip. Yours may have just slipped out. Follow the dotted line!



This is a top view,BTW.

 

[Kevin Palmer]

It does need to vent, so don't crush it closed when you zip-tie it..

 

[Adam Smith]

I can't find where it attaches. Does it matter, as long as it isn't crushed off?

Thanks.

 

[Yardsale]

Doesn't really matter. It needs to be high enough so that if you drive in deep water, the water doesn't enter the tube. Also, there should be a vent fitting on the end.



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As Todd notes, get a nylon zip tie or two and attach it where the clip (probably) was. Good enough.