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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 07:35 AM
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What all do I need to waterproof the xj to go underwater just in case, I plan on moving to Texas and theres lots of rivers on there trails so whats tthe best way to do so?? If you have smarta** comments dont bother posting.

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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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Get a submarine.
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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Waterproof what? The engine or the cab.. or both?

Regardless I cant wait to see where this thread goes...
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 07:46 AM
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Silicone condoms and duck tape.
Yeeeehawww!!!
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Xj88
Waterproof what? The engine or the cab.. or both?

Regardless I cant wait to see where this thread goes...
Engine, not worried about the cab lol
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 07:59 AM
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Get a submarine.
You buyin?
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 08:04 AM
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How about a



Can you afford a

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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 08:24 AM
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If you pull the engine and all electrical components, cover them with a trash bag...reinstall the engine and all electrical components and you have yourself an amphibious xj..

Don't cheap out and get the bargain brand trash bags.
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 08:31 AM
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From the factory it is water proof.
Have you ever seen your engine bay after riding around in storm?

Car manufacturers account for this. Look at any of your sensors. You should never see any exposed wires unless its a ground.

I would worry about the ecu and spark plug wires the most.

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50 gal. barrel of dielectric grease ?????
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by hi im adam
From the factory it is water proof.
Have you ever seen your engine bay after riding around in storm?

Car manufacturers account for this. Look at any of your sensors. You should never see any exposed wires unless its a ground.

I would worry about the ecu and spark plug wires the most.

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Alright thank you, everyone else seems to treat it like a joke, sorry I like hardcore wheelin lol n want the xj to live through it
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 08:41 AM
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lol Sinking your Jeep in a lake is not 'hardcore' wheelin.
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Originally Posted by hi im adam
From the factory it is water proof.
Have you ever seen your engine bay after riding around in storm?

Car manufacturers account for this. Look at any of your sensors. You should never see any exposed wires unless its a ground.

I would worry about the ecu and spark plug wires the most.

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PLEASE listen to this guy and report back on what happens when you go over your hood in water.. I cant WAIT! we will see how much this guy knows..
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
lol Sinking your Jeep in a lake is not 'hardcore' wheelin.
Well its not lakes dude, its rivers on some b/a trails, mud, rocks, rivers, all types of terrain
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