Expedition Modded Jeeps - Let's see 'em!!
JK Junkie
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Israel
I wouldn't get a snorkel because you like the looks. Make sure it is something that you will use. The AEV snorkel is great, esp with the prefilter. One of the biggest advantages is the prefilter, very little gets to my filter. I have had the stock filter in for 7000miles and it still looks new. Been on 2 wheeling trips since I did the prefilter. I will be going down to dry desert next week for a week of wheeling which would usually require the air filter to be replaced, I suspect after a week of sand wheeling my filter will still be clean. A snorkel costs a lot more than a life of air filters, this advantage is only good on week long plus trips. Before I had a snorkel w/ prefilter I was on a week long trip where people had to change their air filters halfway through because of all the dust being pulled into the air box..
The best pre-filter is probably the 3" TopSpin Pre-cleaner.
Most snorkels have direct and almost horizontal air flow to the air filter box.
The Rugged Ridge modular Snorkel is different, by having a 'sink' under the battery. Because the sink is wider than the pipe, it slows down the air flow and makes it flow in a way that causes sand dust to sink at the bottom. This prevents much of the heavier sand dust particles from reaching the air filter, even without a pre-filter.
(This does not eliminate the need for a pre-filter for the finer-grain sand dust.)
The sink can be drained.
The high mount is tucked in a bit relative to the A-pillar, so it's less vulnerable to branches.
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JK Newbie
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Arizona
Any advice on a good bikini top? I found this from Axia Offroad...anyone have any experiences with it? I bought stuff from Axia for my RZR in the past and it was pretty badass.
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JK Freak
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Lewisburg, PA
OK....stupid question but I'll ask. Getting the MBRP roof rack like Mark Doiron has and similarly want to put individual lights across the roof. I will be getting the MBRP light "bar" that attaches to the windshield bracket so it will hold 5 lights and they'll be lower than atop the roof rack itself. Here's the question. Those that run individual lights as such. What's the combination of lights? All spots, all driving or a combination? I.e. - Spots on outer most positions and driving lights in between. Just wonder what works best for you that have this type setup.
Thanks!
NORTHRIDGE4X4
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NORTHRIDGE4X4
JK Freak
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Lewisburg, PA
OK....made me think of another question. What type light do I want up there? HID, Halogen or LED. I heard that while sitting at idle running 5 lights and using your winch simultaneously with anything other than LEDs can be a real strain on the 12 volt system. Thoughts? Was planning on HIDs.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Voorhees, NJ
For the rigs with roof racks, what size cb antenna is common and where is yours mounted? I have a Garvin rack and I'm putting a cb on my Christmas list. I don't know if a 3' or 4' antenna would be best though. I guess what I'm asking is what is the shortest antenna that would still be functional? Also, spring or no spring at the base?
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Midwest City, OK
OK....stupid question but I'll ask. Getting the MBRP roof rack like Mark Doiron has and similarly want to put individual lights across the roof. I will be getting the MBRP light "bar" that attaches to the windshield bracket so it will hold 5 lights and they'll be lower than atop the roof rack itself. Here's the question. Those that run individual lights as such. What's the combination of lights? All spots, all driving or a combination? I.e. - Spots on outer most positions and driving lights in between. Just wonder what works best for you that have this type setup.
Thanks!
NORTHRIDGE4X4
Thanks!
NORTHRIDGE4X4
1. Setting up camp at night.
2. Water fording when other lights might get splashed and crack (if glass), or are underwater.
Note I didn't say "driving back from Font's Pt". LOL. They light up the hood and are too distracting. Of course, I have the shovel and axe. They worked great before I had them up front, when set back at front of basic MBRP rack (check old pics in this thread). Set back there, long range lights are best. At front, if 1 and 2 apply to you, I'd recommend floods.
Oh, the trip to Font's Pt was worth it ...
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Midwest City, OK
For the rigs with roof racks, what size cb antenna is common and where is yours mounted? I have a Garvin rack and I'm putting a cb on my Christmas list. I don't know if a 3' or 4' antenna would be best though. I guess what I'm asking is what is the shortest antenna that would still be functional? Also, spring or no spring at the base?
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