I believe the factory breathers at the end of the rubber breather hoses are one way. Allows air out but not in. Better safe than sorry, especially if you are into deep water crossings. Nice video and thanks for making it!
Great Vid! I am in the same boat, been talking about doing this for a year and just keep putting it off. I am headed to Windrock this spring so I guess I better get to it.
Yup! Kept putting it off. Windrock is wet in several places, especially in the spring. We went in April and June last year. It's cheap and easy insurance. Thanks for watching and the comment! 🤘🏻
That cap at the end of the stock breather tube is a one-way cap. It allows pressure out but when the diff is submerged the pressure difference keeps the valve closed and water out.
@@ShockWaveOffroad yes extra security is better when done right. Just important for people to know that the stock setup isn’t necessarily a disaster waiting to happen.
I did not do the transmission, as the breather is routed up under the plastic cover on the 3.6, and I felt that was good enough. I did do the t-case though. That tube is only like 3" long. I routed it up through the engine bay and sits vertical right behind the battery. Thanks for watching and the question! 🤘🏻
Honestly, yes I do. It's probably not as high as the rear axle vent. Problem is, it's in a place that is not easily accessible. I'm going to look more into it once the weather warms up. If I can figure out a way to do it without it getting (TOO) intricate, I'll do a vid on it. Great question!🤘🏻
@@ShockWaveOffroad Yes it is the shortest of all breather tubes. it sits on top of the transfer case. someone with slim hands can reach it but I doubt you will be able to use both hands up there for a hose clamp. I saw one youtube video of it being extended on a Gladiator. Didn't have a hose clamp and he didn't put one on when extended it.
@TwoFeatherChannel I'm going to have to look at it. That might be a situation where you'd just replace the whole tube. Definitely going to look into the transfer and transmission. Appreciate the conversation on the topic!!🤘🏻
Please help. I need to go to work and I have a '99 Jeep Wrangler with a hose dangling from the rear axle. Looks like it's near the brake lines but it's a hose like almost as if it's a breather. Can someone help? I'm mechanically inclined even though I'm a girl😂
@@BarbaraHunter-lu2ss Well....the quick fix is to just zip-tie it up outta the way. Then, when you have time, go back and fix it correctly. Hope you made it to work on time!😆🤘🏻
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Well.... IMHO, it's probably better to run them than not. Especially if your Jeep is multiuse. Now, if it's a trail dedicated rig, I would seriously consider not running them. I just wanna keep from causing more shit I gotta fix!
I believe the factory breathers at the end of the rubber breather hoses are one way. Allows air out but not in. Better safe than sorry, especially if you are into deep water crossings. Nice video and thanks for making it!
I'm pretty sure you're correct about the breather cap. But, I don't trust it, LOL! Thanks for watching, buddy. Appreciate the support! 🤘🏻
Great Vid! I am in the same boat, been talking about doing this for a year and just keep putting it off. I am headed to Windrock this spring so I guess I better get to it.
Yup! Kept putting it off. Windrock is wet in several places, especially in the spring. We went in April and June last year. It's cheap and easy insurance. Thanks for watching and the comment! 🤘🏻
That cap at the end of the stock breather tube is a one-way cap. It allows pressure out but when the diff is submerged the pressure difference keeps the valve closed and water out.
You're correct. But, a little bit of extra security never hurts, right? Thanks for watching and the comment! 🤘🏻
@@ShockWaveOffroad yes extra security is better when done right. Just important for people to know that the stock setup isn’t necessarily a disaster waiting to happen.
@@SeekTheOpen Good point.
I am curious, did you do the transfer case and transmission too?
I did not do the transmission, as the breather is routed up under the plastic cover on the 3.6, and I felt that was good enough. I did do the t-case though. That tube is only like 3" long. I routed it up through the engine bay and sits vertical right behind the battery. Thanks for watching and the question! 🤘🏻
do you think the Transfer Case breather should be extended also?
Honestly, yes I do. It's probably not as high as the rear axle vent. Problem is, it's in a place that is not easily accessible. I'm going to look more into it once the weather warms up. If I can figure out a way to do it without it getting (TOO) intricate, I'll do a vid on it. Great question!🤘🏻
@@ShockWaveOffroad Yes it is the shortest of all breather tubes. it sits on top of the transfer case.
someone with slim hands can reach it but I doubt you will be able to use both hands up there for a hose clamp. I saw one youtube video of it being extended on a Gladiator. Didn't have a hose clamp and he didn't put one on when extended it.
@TwoFeatherChannel I'm going to have to look at it. That might be a situation where you'd just replace the whole tube. Definitely going to look into the transfer and transmission. Appreciate the conversation on the topic!!🤘🏻
@@ShockWaveOffroad Has the weather warmed-up yet?
Please help. I need to go to work and I have a '99 Jeep Wrangler with a hose dangling from the rear axle. Looks like it's near the brake lines but it's a hose like almost as if it's a breather. Can someone help? I'm mechanically inclined even though I'm a girl😂
@@BarbaraHunter-lu2ss Well....the quick fix is to just zip-tie it up outta the way. Then, when you have time, go back and fix it correctly. Hope you made it to work on time!😆🤘🏻
So what you’re saying is bump stops are cool? 😁
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Well.... IMHO, it's probably better to run them than not. Especially if your Jeep is multiuse. Now, if it's a trail dedicated rig, I would seriously consider not running them. I just wanna keep from causing more shit I gotta fix!