how do i make my jk like water crossings?

[037981]

hi everyone

I want to know how deep you have gone in your JK and what modifications you have done

I am just about to do a snorkel and front and rear diff breathers
Is there anything else I can modify any electrical connections that I can rescue tape up

I have heard from quite a few people that jk don't like swimming is this true??

[craigperth]

Yup transfer case breather to... why do I think there is 4 breather's to extend...

Transmission may have one as well...

While your at it axle or tube seals (http://www.sbroffroad.com.au/index.p...ory&path=35_60) (while your doing seals you can sleeve the tubes (http://www.sbroffroad.com.au/index.p...&product_id=50)...

But none is required if the wading depth is less than about 500MM plus the lift height (real height not what you bought)... the more you do/seal the less chance of damage.

[wranglertj]

JK's dont like swimming???? No 4 wheel drives like swimming. The jeep is ny more susceptible than any other four wheel drive, in fact the positioning of alot of the components is better thn alot

[craigperth]

Yeah electrics are high up in the engine bay... But there is heaps you can do to improve things


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[hunty]

Maaaaaate (037981)

I drive a Manual petrol and I have done a heap of water crossings and mudding.
If you are planning on swimming in water up to the top of the bonnet;

I recommend
1. Diff breathers
2. Gearbox breather
3. Transfer case breather
4. Front Axle seals
5. Snorkel

If you drive a manual DO NOT use the clutch in deep muddy water, if you do, the mud will get jammed up in your clutch and prohibit it from functioning properly - most likely it will cause the clutch to slip kinda like you are ridding the clutch and it will burn out very quickly.

If you need to stop in the middle of a muddy swamp or what ever just turn off your JK - if you need to go backwards turn off your JK change gear and then turn it back on, in low range it will start on the starter motor easily what ever you do don't depress the clutch! - Do this quickly as you don't want water to flood up the exhaust pipe into the engine.

below is a video of my JK running the Old Telegraph Track on route to the Cape - there are plenty of water crossings (the biggest is the Jardine 25min mark), I sank my JK up to the top of the bonnet D'oh.

I forgot to seal up my gearbox and install a breather and sadly I filled my gearbox with gunk, I had to change the gearbox oil just south of Cairns on the way home.
cheers Hunty

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUGK2vLnfsQ

[037981]

yes I'm planning on going in deep water

is there any problem electrical connections I suppose the diesel is different


1. Diff breathers
2. Gearbox breather
3. Transfer case breather
4. Front Axle seals
5 aev snorkel

[trbn8r]

Jeeps dont mind swimming provided u r prepared for it and do it properly and not be a hero..... Like Hunty said Snorkel, Extend all breathers, Dont use the clutch if its a manual... And follow the bow wave... Dont over run it or fall behind.....

Cheers

Mani

PS: The pic attached is the deepest water crossing I have done and have absolutely no problem with anything.....