2006 Grand Cherokee Quadra-Drive II HEMI SWAMPED testing snorkles after it floats

This is a fully armored WK with a 4" Superlift, all 4X Guard armor, dual interior snorkles, HEMI Superchips, Controller made just to beat the snot out of. We are testing the watertight integrity of the snorkles at the time. The water is VERY COLD, so cold eventually I could not feel the hitch/wire plug in and my friend had to help me plug it in. I would not have gotten stuck except my Jeep floated and the wheels were not fully on the mud/ground. Since this video,
was filmed the carpets are gone, it has a Rhino interior and 2 500 GPH bilge pumps for 1000 GHP pumping so more than enough to pump water out as it only enteres in through the doors. This also uses the 4XGuard portable cradle. with a WARN M8000 that functioned 100% perfectly after sitting under water for 15 minutes (video is edited). All compjuters have now been sealed, relocated and the only way she will die is a fire-lol. This has been driven in the Delaware River already and I am working on a water crossing propulsion system with prop and flotation so she can cross anywhere as we have a lot of water in our area and this Jeep may end up in Thailand where I stay to wheel and drive around.

[@OMGITSAAAJ]

Its videos like these that prove if your complaining about a leaky sunroof in your jeep, you don't deserve a Jeep

[@pop19481]

Just because you people aren't into this type of fun doesn't mean you judge other people that are. He's a grown man. He's money got him this jeep, so therefore he does what he wants with it. Im 19 years old and I known how to respect people better than most people in these comments.

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

You are wise beyond your years. Kudus to you :-)

[@00FRY00]

Some people fix up their trucks to mud or rock crawl, others fix it up to cross lakes.. Don't hate he's obviously put a lot of love into that jeep prolly more love and time than many of you ever have to your vehicles. I'm currently working on an all terrain vehicle. Little bit of everything. Nothing too extreme lol

[@taddmansilla598]

I just watched your video. I have a rear mounted winch as well. If I ever get as adventurous as you, I will make sure it is mounted ahead of time. I keep it in the cargo area like you do, however the fact that you were able to hook it up under the water and do a self recovery is pretty amazing. Well done.

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

Thank you Tadd! I use the receiver hitch with a Warn cable system on it for fast plug in. I also contacted Warn as to what winch to purchase as I used an 8000 Warn then went with a higher end 9500 Warn later. Truck ran for years, sold it late last year. Had so much fun with it and I did a lot of mods on it, most hidden to allow me to do water runs like this. My other videos have some of the detailed mods listed. Have fun!

[@mongrilcherokee473]

I met Gary while running the trails in MD when he lost his pulley. I winched him out with my 98 XJ. One of the nicest people you wanna meet and just fun to hang with. He is not bs when he talks of all the mods he has on his jeep. He has put alot of time and effort to have alot of fun.

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

Daniel, nice to see someone with reading comprehension skills man-I was getting worried about our school system-haha. This repeats on so many KZbin videos, not just mine but anyhow thanks for viewing and enjoy my Jeep escapades. Gary

[@muslimhater09]

Those kids had a blast.. all the people on here saying the kids were in dange i feel sorry for your kids . People like you guys are turning our country into a bunch of cowards who r afraid to sleep without the lights on.. and will never have a day of fun in their whole lives

[@billypressley6356]

So exactly right,couldn't said it better myself

[@Obababoy]

Seems like a cool dad! Cheers man!

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

thanks brother, but I don't have kids. Those little rug rats are my friend's kids :-)

[@stevenkirby6967]

Memories that last a lifetime... ALL IN GOOD FUN

[@JeffBrauss]

Love the way it starts up and drives away at the end. Love Jeeps

[@skyland3854]

for sale one adult owner clean car fax garage kept car !! lol

[@tenseconddaily2855]

amazing how all the electronics still work even when submerged that far ... I know the dash lights are not happy but the jeep keep on going. Awesome video

[@SnowingNapalm]

2012 was such an awe full and warm winter couldn't be that cold

[@npcfrost4564]

looks fun mah man, have fun out there in the trails! live life to the fullest!

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

Looks like you’re having a good time! haters are gonna hate!

[@SierzantYelonek]

Bet that seat heating system works very well after that

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

Because it was bought just to trash and have fun and I am doing exactly what I love t0 beat the snot out of it :-)

[@mtnman1984]

That's one hell of a rig. It's what you can't see that counts. Not too many people have the stomach to do that kind of thing with a modern unibody SUV. Good work.

[@125southernnh2]

I admire anyone that goes full-blast on a WK. I love mine but I limit my adventures to snow storms.

[@GArepoman]

you are nuts ...in a good way ....I can not believe that the electronics in that jeep still work !!! your a mad man ......keep on wheeling way to show the younger generation

[@gibsonguitar11]

Almost a year ago, you saved my friends ass, who you had never even met before when we went off roading in New Jersey. I do not really know you, you don't really know me or my friends, but there's a lot to be said about someone who will bend over backwards to help a stranger in need. Thank you. Haters gunna hate, fuck 'em

[@lizzagon14]

"Let's test how well this new thing works, never mind it will fuck up everything else in this vehicle, as long as my upgrade works." Yep, that's logic at it's very best!

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

Actually, Jeep is fine, you clearly do not read the description where Jeep is prepped and 1.6 Million views on KZbin of what it can do. In fact, it is sitting in my parking lot as I drove it to work today.

[@AphexTwinII]

That jeep is now a flooded title. Great job.

[@ashleynielsen1810]

what you call knees, I call hip

[@jdh10475]

Sweet its your car do what you want. I'm glad it all worked out for you. The ability to waterproof electronics will continue to get better and better.

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

@Fuscoooo Maybe, it still works and I have a lifetime warranty on the winch as I paid an extra $100 from 4 wheel drive parts for the lifetime warranty, but it has never failed me yet bro :-) SH*T THE WATER WAS COLD AS HELL! :-)

[@5DollarBF3]

What you jack wagons dont know, is this has its electronics all worked over and sealed, 33" tires, lift kit, suspension kit, superchips, interior bilge pumps and a worked over motor. Ive seen it in person. FAR FROM STOCK. its a monster.

[@tangledline]

Times like this are what life is about...experience and laughing about it later with no regrets.

[@ahuertas69]

You never know until you try I guess. I'm looking into buying an 06 so I'm just looking at some proformance videos to see the Cherokee's capability. Thanks for the post 👍😊

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

Great platform, but there are a lot of mods on this unit. I would get a HEMI and the Quadradrive II system (ESDL x 2) if youa re going to seriously wheel. AWESOME once you dielectric every single electrical connection!

[@ahuertas69]

@@2000ViperGTSsubscribe I live in Florida in the city at the moment, but moving out to the country. I most likely won't be crossing anything as near as deep as you did, but during hurricane season you just never know how much water you're going to need to cross to get to dry land. I would love the 5.7 but at the same time need the economy of the 3.7. I really appreciate you giving me your input & advise for this vehicle. So after all that the electrical system was fine? No hydrolock? No smoking or knocking?

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

@@ahuertas69 I have snokle system and all electrical connections are dielectric greased. See my other videos on my Jeep. Do NOT go with the 3.7 for off road-you will be in bad shape doing so.

[@ahuertas69]

@@2000ViperGTSsubscribe Thanks for the advice sir. Maybe I'll get the 3.7 for the wife then. She's not as adventurous as I am. How's the 4.7 V8? Obviously the Hemi is the way to go, but the fuel economy sucks at 13 mpg.

[@hoppersdoppers]

Great video. I love my jeep... when sensors don't go wrong on it!!!

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

Been through this exact part before in this WK, the successes are filmed, some are even on KZbin from other KZbin users, I prefer to post fails personally.

[@marlon2k9]

Ignore the haters, Gary. I just discovered your videos. Your life, live it, man. Screw everyone else. And nice, innovative and very original "snorkel" setup!

[@tonyjustensen706]

What's with all of the hater comments? Looks like an unforgettable experience. Thanks for showing it.

[@edisgade]

P E N D E J O !

[@1Badgernz]

the best part is hearing all of the air coming out is lots of little bubbles, well that and "ah ah ah ah ah ah ah"

[@NoLMAOnade]

"now u know nothing bad can happen" what great advice..

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

Like having fun? This is what I do-have fun and a LOT of it. My Jeep now has a lot better self cleaning mud tires, a submersible 9500 Warn XTI industrial winch, waterproofed some things I did not know about and never had a problem since. My snorkels held up fine and I can drive UNDER WATER now and I would put my WK up against any WK on mixed terrain and been wheeling with the best and I can outperform most rigs out there and it is also unique to boot. So many haters on here for me having FUN!

[@secret5.]

If you ever get those electrical bugs out it will be amazing, but I'm impressed to see it still ran and drove after that.

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

+Secret ! I still drive it and it has been running for years after that. lots of videos on my channel of it running with even more mods.

[@secret5.]

So after everything dried out you didn't have any trouble? If so that's great! Thanks for replying, I'm genuinely interested as I'm considering one of these for our camping trips.

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

Secret ! All is good, but if you look at the video intro under description, this was not a stock Jeep. They are a GREAT platform, but for water runs and crazy fun like I do, it will require a lot of mods. Mine has been all over and is a blast :-)

[@secret5.]

+2000ViperGTS But at the time the electrics and all weren't sealed, so I was wondering how much trouble you had when everything was wet. I read about the work you did after this, sounds cool. Did you have to replace any of the electronics after this mishap?

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

Secret ! Nearly all connections already had dielectric grease on them already. Nothing was replaced after this other than my amp in the driver's rear panel which I did not know was there.

[@niceboy60]

Thanks for the information about the snorkel , However I'm fully aware of this . Ok Snorkel provides air to the engine what about all other Vital components ? . like the Air filter , Ignition , Abs , Box Fuse , Esp , Radio , Satnav , Fuel Tank Electric windows , Electric fuel pump, Injectors , Ignition plugs , Starter motor . You cant water proof all , The notion a snorkel will keep the car in running condition after a being deep mud waters is ridicules.

[@carlis606]

All the gear, but absolutely no idea.

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

What city is this near?

[@jeffreyriggs1911]

so i dont know why people dont read the description... i see We are testing the watertight thus... Testing COMPLETE!!!!! HAHAHAHA although i woulda waited till summer to test...

[@MiguelReyeskdm]

+Jeffrey Riggs I prefer to be this guy, than to cry and try to call 911 with my wet phone during a flood.

[@vlad1889]

You're the 311 guy? :D

[@taylorwelsh149]

and also he never said keep filming. but im happy you did

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

I know EXACTLY how deep it was-I do NOT care so why should you?

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

My winch goes front OR rear with my receiver and quick hook up connections. It has since been replaced with an industrial 9500 Warn, lifted higher and bigger/badder tires along with more armor.

[@zxtenn]

Nothing personal but why use such a late model for that? I mean with leather interior and all that electrics I think you should have built something from the 90's for such abuse. That poor GC will probably stink inside forever now but glad you are the kids made it out unharmed

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

There is no carpet inside and I bought the Jeep just to go camping and wheeling. It is all relative, so many kids on here, but financially we are good so to me I like having something I can throw a lot of gear in and I do like the leather, cruise control and such. I would do this all over again-this Jeep rocks and KEEPS GOING OVER AND OVER>

[@jasojeep]

Thanks for the great footage cameraman but not a safe spot to stand when your buddy is winching.

[@dezigntek]

Hey Jack! I gotta admit I'm impressed. Ballz for trying! got my thumbs up! Thanks for sharing...

[@mickymollinedo]

meeennnn!!!! that was awesome!!! im very surprised the ECU and the engine is working after all that!! very naice vid

[@carllothrop]

I liked this vid because the person who owns this jeep is taking it way beyond it's capability and doing things other people wouldn't do with the pieces of crap thats in there drive way but they talk this rig down so kudos to the owner keep on doing things your way it's original innovative and functional let the haters hate

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

A lot of water proofing like double bags on the body control module, dielectric grease on every fitting, relocated and extended vents and had water OVER my dash already but everything is fine. I had my Jeep apart many times, and into electronics having built even my own radios as a kid so made this to take serious water bogging which is common for my area.

[@MrJeremycb360t]

and people wonder why insurance is so high

[@jstewart9356]

As a father, he handled that very well.

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

LMAO I am a hair away from 45, thanks for the compliment!

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

I think I know who your friends are and yes, I did not know their names. I was shopping and my friend Christian called me with his 911 call for them. I did not have my Jeep but got it and damn they were stuck for 4 hours in that Range Rover in an off limits area. I hooked up, and then had to winch me AND them out with my winch. Anyhow, you can thank Christian as I love him and any friends of his I will help without saying :-) Gary

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

They actually do still work, there is a module udner the driver's seat that needs waterproofing and I already did that. You CANNOT do this on a stock WK by ANY means.

[@me57431]

This video should be called, A day swimming at the pond.

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

@madkint Correct! Mine is replaced already and sealed now. Mine was underneath the back seat on the driver's side :-)

[@mikesadass]

I love the quality and angle of the filming in your scuba driving indecent. I too am one of those Nuts that take a nice v8 Grand Cherokee and water proof it, After the fact I sank one in the drink years ago and learning the expensive lesson of how water does not compress in a cylinder like gas and air. It am 3 hours north of you but most of my wheeling roots stem from the wet south Jersey Pines. If every you make it up my way, I would invite you join men and my bud's on our trails here in NY.

[@Soob4ME]

It'll be fine, just needs to dry out. A guys '96 Subaru crashed through the ice in Finland, sat at the bottom of a lake for 3 months, they pulled it out and after changing all the fluids and flushing out the cylinders it started right up. Even the electrical still worked.

[@MollydogRadar]

I don't know why people get so upset at this. It's your jeep to do what you want with. You pay to play. And if you're any kind of off-roader, you know you are going to break something eventually. I say carry on

[@niceboy60]

Dude you changed for the better . There was no reason get upset over a comment Thanks for your polite reply

[@2000sativa]

I am glad to have watched it. great job, real life fun with the little ones is always better than staying at home in front of the tv. It is you Jeep to do with what you want, if you have the money to invest, no one has the right to say anything negative. Where were you, looks like the pine barrens in New Jersey. Its just my opinion but, i think this is what Jeep'n is all about. your rig your time your money your choices your friends and family, push the boundaries. The kids had fun

[@MrJeepRunner]

"I can go through this!" "Oh shit i'm stuck! Lets open the back hatch and let more water in!"

[@rocketsevens9539]

Did this 4 times with mine (I didn't get stuck tho . . . ). It takes about 4 hours to dry out and everything works just fine.

[@carllothrop]

on another note a friend of mine had a rig the had ballast tanks he would pump full of water when he hit a water crossing to help the truck keep traction when in deep water it worked well for him

[@edschissel9109]

Everybody needs a gigantic fat off-road partner to add 400lbs, ballast tanks can't push. Lol

[@Marv5Ter]

Gotta love how it smells inside now...

[@TheWildcat626]

Looks like a of fun but i bet that cold water sucked! I recently got a 94 Nissan hardbody in like mint condition from an elderly guy and i take it to Durhamtown Plantation a few times during the Summer months but i have never tried taking it through anything this deep. You did get lucky that the water didn't end up giving you electrical problems.

[@gokartsRfun]

God I love you.

[@benzguylv]

" Hell ya dude " If you got it use it. Why do people complain? It's your jeep that you payed for. You have all the right equipment as well. Why cant every 1 just enoy a true 4X4 Jeep video. BTW I jused got a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overlanfd 4X4 and I cant wait to use the 4X4 QUADADRIVE II

[@snowboardfreak5264]

"up for sale is a great condition 2006 jeep grand cherokee that has never been offroad and has NO water damage! runs great!"

[@gibsonguitar11]

I'm grateful, and none of the vehicles were even mine haha. If you're ever in the King of Prussia area, PM me. Thanks again, T

[@mparsons113]

going in the swamp with the windows down, like a boss.

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

LOL as I keep driving and driving. I drive this 86 miles EACH day to and from my business! Not road worthy? Do you even READ the amount of prep work that went into this Jeep?

[@jamespaton1278]

love ya vids i drowned my 2005 Jeep grand cherokee Limited 6mnth ago picking it up on saturday , still cant find a NZ abs module to replace the one i drowned , good fun , i might post my vid now , it was nearly fully submerged lol keep it up bud , love the idea of a bilge pump , Note to all late model jeep owners always leave ur windows down when water crossing and watch the steering lock mine got wet n caused total vehicle drown lol

[@iliaspats]

we have to admit it the first time is always a schocking moment

[@FlyingV555]

Watching cause my dad just bought a 2020 grand Cherokee so now Im wasting time looking for videos about Jeep Grand Cherokees. Is that bad?

[@Nathan-yv1ef]

I've just spent the past 3hrs doing just that...it was destined I found your comment😂

[@EugenioSena.official]

Great video 🚗

[@zaax]

Good education for the kids. Next time maybe they get out and find the hitch/wire plug

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

It was frozen so I could not free spool, the winch in the video was an old M8000 and now has a 9500XTI Warn :-)

[@MrSteveday]

i have a 95 zj limited fully loaded that i waterproofed and it loves the water. if you do your research and do the job right your fully loaded JEEP can handle the elements just fine.

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

100% spot on, because some people just LOVE to hate and also they are jealous I have the loot to beat the snot out of my Jeep. What off roader would not love to drive their rig into a small lake and see if they could not go through it? Then remod, wheel, repeat all while having a ton of fun. I am not hurting anyone, leaving trash out here and I am the first one to help anyone I wheel with and enjoy the heck out of wheeling. So it is cool to be a mall cruiser and not use it? How ironic-lol.

[@mikesadass]

I meant to post this^^ under a different one of your videos. I am surprised how many haters there are out there when it comes to driving through deep water. Its just a way of life where you live and most will never get that.. Nice to see you did not get out of the wheeling seen after a few set backs like most would have. I like to see you have modified you jeep to better handle the terrain you wheel. Its not Moab or Cali, Its the Pines. its common place to get a wet arse.

[@iBoZzoxX]

Sick ass jeep. Just bought a 2008 jeep grand cherokee with the v8 hem & i am trying to get mine as awesome as yours.

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

+iBoZzoxX Lift, armor and tires. ANY water is a PITA for a GC WK just FYI, this took major mods to do and they are not water friendly. Other than that, they are terrific off road vehicles out the box-esp with ELSD's and a Hemi. Have fun!

[@MKIIsleeper]

Interior bilge pumps? I was wondering what all that piping was inside! Hahaha..awesome.

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

I had to test the snorkels first, my electronics are well protected and my winch is on a cradle and inside hence zero damage if not wet. Now I have a industrial 9500lb Warn that can take repeated abuse underwater, my interior is near watertight as the snorkels are now armored and finished off, let alone my Jeep is higher, yadda yadda yadda.....

[@RamSST]

hopefully when this jeep starts having electrical problems your insurance company comes across this video.

[@gilbro1978]

You guys are geniuses

[@DaneMedia]

I like your rear winch setup. Might have to make me one of those!

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

The locks are mechanical, the only Dodge electronic lock is in a Viper. We also keep the doors unlocaked anyow and the sunroof open AND I have dual batteries seperated by marine switches. I'm an electronics nerd myself :-)

[@jlaudionut13]

86 miles each day? Hope you don't have your kids in there with you during your commute. No way in hell are the airbags/seat belt pretensioners going to work. I have seen the insides of control modules after vehicles have been flooded just about as long as your video. Amazing!

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

It was an M8000 Warn and it finally died after running under water many times. I have a 9500xti now, built for a LOT more abuse. The Jeep is a lot higher now with much more aggressive tires :-)

[@bobbyschweiss89]

hope you relocated your breather tubes for your axles, transmission, and transfer case, or you flush them often. Nice WJ thought about getting one but went another direction.

[@chiefblueox4952]

That takes "gold balls" to do that one. Went through that with my Honda 450ES. I remember my buddy saying, "doesn't mean it will go everywhere"....my wj is lifted and locked w/4:56...I couldn't bring myself to do that bro. Hat off to yah. Oh, I am a big puss about keeping my gear dry....could mean life or death. Thanks for being man enough to show your "failure?"....Takes a man to admit to it. Best regards...

[@HDnUmBeR2]

show me the car facts! ;) haha love the vid man, and the jeep!

[@taylorwelsh149]

honestly how much did the electrical problems cosy

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

The issue with that is that it will hurt the winch getting submerged in water as I go through and I have been through this place before so I opted not to install it :-)

[@MAGATonyG]

the guy filming is happy this happened.

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

They were his kids, we actually were all happy as my snorkels all held to be watertight and that was the purpose of the video

[@mmmcquoid]

WELL it looked like you were enjoying yourself the kids to .lol harmless fun

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

It was a stock winch and they will run under water for a bit, but will die fast if you run it like that. Mine ran for 2 years running and now it is dead but replaced with a much better Warn industrial strength unit that is over double the cost of a normal winch.