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Rugged Ridge Snorkel Install (Lot of Pics)

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Old 08-10-2012, 06:31 AM
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Finished up the install with only one issue. Im running bushwacker flats and now the liner does not sit flush because the snorkel body is pushing it outwards. Snorkel is in as far as it can go. Anyone else have this problem? Not too big of a deal I just used a couple tie wraps to hold it in place at the bottom rear of the wheelwell.
Old 08-10-2012, 02:37 PM
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Have you guys noticed any changes in mpg or drive ability?
Is there a difference in intake noise?
I think it looks great. Thanks for the write-up.
Old 08-10-2012, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Uneasy Rider
Have you guys noticed any changes in mpg or drive ability?
Is there a difference in intake noise?
I think it looks great. Thanks for the write-up.
The last 2 weekends I see better MPG on the freeway and a better power band. It is paired with a Jet Chip so it may have to do with that. Seems like it drives better with this than my AFE CAI. The CAI had a whistle to it, the snorkel is silent.

Thanks! And no problem!
Old 08-10-2012, 04:48 PM
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Nice write-up. Hopefully they'll come out with one for the 2012 soon.
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Originally Posted by scooby snacks
Nice write-up. Hopefully they'll come out with one for the 2012 soon.
Thanks! I heard from someone at RR that they were fitting one to a 12 with modifications and it seemed successful. I can't imagine it'll be too long before it hit's the shelves.
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Sorry to dig up an old thread, but the OP looks very knowledgeable re: the install. I just installed Evo Rock Skins ... and it would be a total PITA to remove/re-install the front portion that connects to the fender.

Is it at all possible to do this without removing the fender? If the snorkel is very modular, I think it might be possible to slide the thin vertical portion up behind the fender and then connect everything else to it. Please let me know!

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Old 06-13-2013, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by OnBelay
Sorry to dig up an old thread, but the OP looks very knowledgeable re: the install. I just installed Evo Rock Skins ... and it would be a total PITA to remove/re-install the front portion that connects to the fender.

Is it at all possible to do this without removing the fender? If the snorkel is very modular, I think it might be possible to slide the thin vertical portion up behind the fender and then connect everything else to it. Please let me know!

-Dawn
I have one.

It isn't possible. Sorry.
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Grrr. Thanks!
Old 06-15-2013, 05:01 AM
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I agree, unfortunately the fender does have to be removed....there's no way way around it. Trust me, I tried!

I must admit, it's well worth the time it takes to install!
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Just installed the low mount but now I'm nervous that I will go through a puddle on the road at speed and it will force water up the low mount do you think that will happen?


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