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Snorkelfiying The Jeep

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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 05:47 AM
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I just got my River Raider Snorkel, Now I know i cant go balls to the wall yet in the deep water.

What are the other things that must be done so I dont ruin my baby. Also if you could post pics, if possible.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 05:59 AM
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first you have to post some pics of your jeep

you should raise the breather tubes so you dont get water in the axles. here is link
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-write-ups-39/breather-tubes-extended-46802/
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 06:03 AM
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I need to extend mine too......yet another weekend project...
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 06:09 AM
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I need to extend mine too......yet another weekend project...
it takes 20min you can do it while the wife makes dinner when you get home from work lol
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 07:08 AM
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dont forget the transfer case breather tube. and if the tranny is manual, dont forget never shift when the tranny is under water or you be towing your beloved Jeep home without a clutch
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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ya found that out the hard way
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 0311sgt
dont forget the transfer case breather tube. and if the tranny is manual, dont forget never shift when the tranny is under water or you be towing your beloved Jeep home without a clutch
why cant you shift underwater?
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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it takes 20min you can do it while the wife makes dinner when you get home from work lol
While the wife cooks dinner.......man you are too funny...
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Dlock314
why cant you shift underwater?
bottom is open and will suck water/mud into the clutch assem, quiet a few members have killed their clutches that way. I think its mostly the mud that gets them not water
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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What about all the electrical stuff under the hood. Does that have to be waterproofed?
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