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| Author: | musclezmarinara [ Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | How much water can we KKs ford? |
So guys how much water can we ford with our KKs. Wouldnt want to sink haha Mines lifted 2" or so .... Im going to get skids for some weekend warrior bits and looking to see what kind of water we can ford I assume we should be able to get to the doors and not worry about water entry in the cabin. |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much water can we KKs ford? |
If they are anything like the KJs you'll have no problems above the bottom of the doors . I've been in water up to within 10 inches of the windows before . What you have to be careful of is where the air intake is and also the speed you go through deeper water picture shows mine after coming out of the deepest part ( on 265-75s and over 4inches of lift) 
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| Author: | musclezmarinara [ Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much water can we KKs ford? |
TOMM ! haha awesome pics dude ... are those OHIO Plates? 
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| Author: | Jeepin_it_real [ Thu Dec 29, 2011 12:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much water can we KKs ford? |
if you extend you breathers. you can pretty much go up to the exhaust or intake w.e. if lower. i have never flooded mine( water inside) never hydros. and i have have water prob mid door( from under the glass) |
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| Author: | Diggerfreek [ Thu Dec 29, 2011 12:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much water can we KKs ford? |
IIRC, jeep claims the KK can ford 20 to 22 inches of water at like 5mph |
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| Author: | Diggerfreek [ Thu Dec 29, 2011 12:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much water can we KKs ford? |
From the 2008 owners manual Flowing Water If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm run-off) avoid crossing until the water level recedes and/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cross flowing-water, avoid depths in excess of 9 inches. The flowing water can erode the streambed causing your vehicle to sink into deeper water. Determine exit point(s) that are downstream of your entry point to allow for drifting. Standing Water Avoid driving in standing water deeper than 20 inches, and reduce speed appropriately to minimize wave effects. Maximum speed in 20 inches of water is less than 5 mph (8 km/h). Maintenance After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle fluids and lubricants (engine, transmission, axle, transfer case) to assure they have not been contaminated. Contaminated fluids and lubricants (milky, foamy in appearance) should be flushed/changed as soon as possible to prevent component damage. |
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| Author: | musclezmarinara [ Thu Dec 29, 2011 12:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much water can we KKs ford? |
Not bad ! Standing Water Avoid driving in standing water deeper than 20 inches, and reduce speed appropriately to minimize wave effects. Maximum speed in 20 inches of water is less than 5 mph (8 km/h). Where are the breathers located? sorry for my lack of KK knowledge. NVRMIND FOUND IT viewtopic.php?f=104&t=44164&hilit=extend+breathers |
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| Author: | Diggerfreek [ Thu Dec 29, 2011 12:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much water can we KKs ford? |
musclezmarinara wrote: Not bad ! Standing Water Avoid driving in standing water deeper than 20 inches, and reduce speed appropriately to minimize wave effects. Maximum speed in 20 inches of water is less than 5 mph (8 km/h). Where are the breathers located? sorry for my lack of KK knowledge. NVRMIND FOUND IT viewtopic.php?f=104&t=44164&hilit=extend+breathers Its a super easy conversion 
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| Author: | RenegadeKC [ Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much water can we KKs ford? |
I've had my KK in water halfway up the doors (about 12" below the bottom of the windows), perfectly dry inside and didn't leak a drop. Granted, I was only that deep for about 10 seconds. |
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| Author: | Diggerfreek [ Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much water can we KKs ford? |
While the water wasn't super deep, here is a video 
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| Author: | Jeepin_it_real [ Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much water can we KKs ford? |
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| Author: | Ms5490renegade [ Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much water can we KKs ford? |
 If its like this your probably pushing it sent from my otterbox'd jeep camera |
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| Author: | Mike08Liberty [ Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much water can we KKs ford? |
Rock Krawler Lift 255/65/16 tires   
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| Author: | E2 [ Sun Jan 01, 2012 1:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much water can we KKs ford? |
Mike08Liberty wrote: Rock Krawler Lift 255/65/16 tires Nice shots |
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| Author: | mawlkrawler [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much water can we KKs ford? |
I had no idea how much water a lifted KK could handle lol. That's awesome! 
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| Author: | Smetna [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | How much water can we KKs ford? |
Once I get the rear diff breather extended, I'd have no worries about 18" or so. (with a buddy close by on dry land with a tow strap) |
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| Author: | DirtyKK [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much water can we KKs ford? |
ive had my jeep stuck in literally three feet of water. pulling the entire interior to clean it out sucked but there was no damage. |
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| Author: | musclezmarinara [ Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much water can we KKs ford? |
DirtyKK wrote: ive had my jeep stuck in literally three feet of water. pulling the entire interior to clean it out sucked but there was no damage. So the water will break the cabin seals huh? Good to know Dirty. |
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| Author: | DirtyKK [ Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much water can we KKs ford? |
musclezmarinara wrote: DirtyKK wrote: ive had my jeep stuck in literally three feet of water. pulling the entire interior to clean it out sucked but there was no damage. So the water will break the cabin seals huh? Good to know Dirty. as long as you keep moving you should be fine. my issue was i got stuck. |
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| Author: | Smetna [ Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | How much water can we KKs ford? |
DirtyKK wrote: musclezmarinara wrote: DirtyKK wrote: ive had my jeep stuck in literally three feet of water. pulling the entire interior to clean it out sucked but there was no damage. So the water will break the cabin seals huh? Good to know Dirty. as long as you keep moving you should be fine. my issue was i got stuck. Yep. By moving through the water, the pressure is worst at the front, much less on the sides and back. By staying still, it's equal everywhere. |
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