Expedition Modded Jeeps - Let's see 'em!!
JK Freak
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Tulsa, OK
I looked at a lot of different snorkels before I chose the Rugged Ridge. AEV: Wouldn't work because I have teraflex hood struts, and not a big fan of the black snake running down the side either. River Raider: Really really liked this snorkel, however can't run dual batteries (which I eventually want to do) and I don't like the extension. ARB: Nice but expensive and you have to cut a big hole in the fender. Also wasn't real sure about the mounting with the Gobi. Rugged Ridge: Very little cutting and can be put back to stock if needed. Also Gobi sells a bracket just for this snorkel to work with the rack. Can put the low mount on if needed and no one even notices it. All in all it was definitely the best choice to work with the Gobi for what I wanted.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Panama City Beach, Florida
http://www.omix-ada.com/instructions/17756.06.pdf
The cowl panel is left off and not reused.
Hope that helps.
JK Freak
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From: Tulsa, OK
The install was relatively easy. you take the whole fender off, Drill out a few rivets, which held the cowl on. Then you cut the top of the fender about 6 inches long, maybe an inch wide. Here is a copy of the instructions. http://www.omix-ada.com/instructions/17756.06.pdf The cowl panel is left off and not reused. Hope that helps.
JK Newbie
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Montgomery, Texas
New vision
OK, I have been reading this thread for several weeks now and have watched all of Marks very entertaining video's. I have had my Rubicon for 2 years now and have only done a couple of mods to it. 2.5" lift, Curry tow / skid plate, because we tow it w/ our RV, I had really lacked a vision for my JK until now. My wife uses it as her DD, however eventually it will become my dedicated Overland Expedition Rig. Thanks to the many contributors here that have shared their https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/images/attach/jpg.gif ideas and experience for all of us. I have made a few excursions, but nothing too treacherous here is a shot at the GC in 2011.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Yukon, Canada
Main reason why I try my damndest to stick to 60 - even when the speed limit is more (there's always multiple lanes in that case). I managed 17.5 MPG towing my trailer in the flats last fall... But was only around 13 in the mountains - which wasn't enough to make it the 520 km (320 miles) to the next major center (I use the term loosely). Yay for jerry cans. Now to get a slightly better setup to hold them. This is only with the trailer (weighs around 1300 lbs loaded), without I can make it - but have maybe an 1/8th of a tank.
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JK Jedi Master
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From: Midwest City, OK
JK Junkie
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: New Hampshire
we buy 2 doors cuz we havent the need for the tour bus
if I were to get a 4 door it would be like this 
my two door goes between trees well and I haven't the need for lots of junk to carry ps look @the size of that pig (allll aboard) ding ding im wondering what the yellow tape is on his window maybe it tells him hes full on fuel seeing you fill it to the yellow mark 
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Big river Saskatchewan
if I were to get a 4 door it would be like this my two door goes between trees well and I haven't the need for lots of junk to carry ps look @the size of that pig (allll aboard) ding ding im wondering what the yellow tape is on his window maybe it tells him hes full on fuel seeing you fill it to the yellow mark