RIver Crossing
10-30-2009, 11:42 AM
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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
Thanks in Advance
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10-30-2009, 12:48 PM
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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.
It probably goes without saying not to cross if the current is strong and the water deep.
10-30-2009, 01:07 PM
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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.
10-30-2009, 04:27 PM
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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.
10-30-2009, 06:19 PM
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Here are some pics of me doing a crossing... made my butt pucker a little so I snorked it:
AEV Snorkel:
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.
AEV Snorkel:
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.
10-30-2009, 08:03 PM
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i enjoy water sports myself which i why i got snorked also.
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
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
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10-31-2009, 04:23 AM
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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.
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.
