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RIver Crossing
Ok I could find any other threads... I've been looking at doing a river crossing in the Jeep and wanted some advice as to what to do and what not
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Slow and steady. Keep a bow wave in front of you, and if you happen to stall do not try to crank the engine back on.
It probably goes without saying not to cross if the current is strong and the water deep. |
If you have a manual try not to shift when the trans is under water. Also know that the axle breather tubes and air box could get water in if the water is too high. I personally would not go in water above the frame without a snorkel and raising the breather tubes. Jeep is just to expensive to risk.
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Originally Posted by Gcollura
(Post 1407588)
If you have a manual try not to shift when the trans is under water. Also know that the axle breather tubes and air box could get water in if the water is too high. I personally would not go in water above the frame without a snorkel and raising the breather tubes. Jeep is just to expensive to risk.
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Here are some pics of me doing a crossing... made my butt pucker a little so I snorked it:
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...ver_jeep01.jpg http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...ver_jeep02.jpg http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...ver_jeep03.jpg AEV Snorkel: http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...rat/Jeep04.jpg http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...rat/Jeep03.jpg To me the investment of a little over 300 bucks was worth it... just that much more insurance from a hydro-lock, even though flooding your Jeep presents other problems as well. |
i enjoy water sports myself which i why i got snorked also.
http://my.project-jk.com/data/509/IMGP1215.JPG http://my.project-jk.com/data/509/IMGP1216.JPG http://my.project-jk.com/data/509/me...MG_0083_1_.JPG plus after reading a thread of some poor guy playing and hydro lockin his rig, i wasnt waiting anymore, so i call dave and got a deal |
Water sports is that what you call it.... Sound good and looks like fun.. Enjoy:thumbsup:
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I don't think that a JK is good to go in deep water. A snorkle is not enough. There are too many electrical terminals without protection. The water goes easily into the axles, etc
Water is a very expensive hobby! When I had my first JK, after a week I wheeled to the Terrebonne's Trail, and I had to replace my alternator. |
Originally Posted by USAF_GroundRat
(Post 1407893)
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Originally Posted by Brian08JK
(Post 1408416)
Your jeep looks awesome with the rack and snorkle!!:brows:
Good lookin Jeep, TexMex! |
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