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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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I'm about to buy a snorkel just wondering what you guys recommend to cut the hole in the bonnet? Thanks.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 08:34 PM
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Rugged ridge, no cutting required and cheaper then the rest!

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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 01:06 AM
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I went with Rugged Ridge on my 2013 JKU as I didn't want the upper portion on all the time, cleaner look in my opinion.

Easy install and only had to trim the fender.

Used it last Saturday and I think it saved my bacon in one spot as it turned out to be deeper than I thought.

I have owned other snorkels in the past and as long as you us it as a back up not a true under water event, they work well.
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by DadsCJ
I went with Rugged Ridge on my 2013 JKU as I didn't want the upper portion on all the time, cleaner look in my opinion.

Easy install and only had to trim the fender.

Used it last Saturday and I think it saved my bacon in one spot as it turned out to be deeper than I thought.

I have owned other snorkels in the past and as long as you us it as a back up not a true under water event, they work well.

no 2012 or 2013 listed for rugged ridge snorkel, how did you do install?? pictures?
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by jkjouster

no 2012 or 2013 listed for rugged ridge snorkel, how did you do install?? pictures?
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Hammerstien
Like this .....


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I understand how to install. just unsure on how you used the the kit with the post 2012 3.6 engine and airbox?
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 06:57 AM
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that doesn't look like a 3.6 if im not mistaken lol
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 06:58 AM
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No it isn't but gives you an idea of what's involved with the install
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 07:23 AM
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Rugged ridge hasn't made the snorkel compatible with the 2012 yet but rumors are that this spring/summer we will see either an update to the current snorkel or a new kit all together to work with the 2012.

I also vote rugged ridge, I have it on my 09 and I wouldn't go any other way.



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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepwave
Rugged ridge hasn't made the snorkel compatible with the 2012 yet but rumors are that this spring/summer we will see either an update to the current snorkel or a new kit all together to work with the 2012.

I also vote rugged ridge, I have it on my 09 and I wouldn't go any other way.


+1 to that. My avatar pic is of the install.
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