How much water can we KKs ford?

musclezmarinara · **Posted:** Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:39 am

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.

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:48 am

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)

musclezmarinara · **Posted:** Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:55 am

TOMM ! haha awesome pics dude ... are those OHIO Plates? :lol:

Jeepin_it_real · **Posted:** Thu Dec 29, 2011 12:08 pm

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)

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Thu Dec 29, 2011 12:20 pm

IIRC, jeep claims the KK can ford 20 to 22 inches of water at like 5mph

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Thu Dec 29, 2011 12:27 pm

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.

musclezmarinara · **Posted:** Thu Dec 29, 2011 12:38 pm

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

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Thu Dec 29, 2011 12:41 pm

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 :mrgreen:

RenegadeKC · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:38 am

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.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:53 am

While the water wasn't super deep, here is a video

Jeepin_it_real · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:43 pm

Ms5490renegade · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:06 pm

If its like this your probably pushing it

sent from my otterbox'd jeep camera

Mike08Liberty · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:31 pm

Rock Krawler Lift 255/65/16 tires

E2 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 01, 2012 1:59 am

Mike08Liberty wrote:

Rock Krawler Lift 255/65/16 tires

Nice shots

mawlkrawler · **Posted:** Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:40 am

I had no idea how much water a lifted KK could handle lol. That's awesome! :JEEPIN:

Smetna · **Posted:** Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:50 pm

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)

DirtyKK · **Posted:** Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:54 pm

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.

musclezmarinara · **Posted:** Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:24 am

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.

DirtyKK · **Posted:** Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:22 am

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.

Smetna · **Posted:** Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:18 pm

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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