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So as far as Snorkels and Dual Batteries.....

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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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Default So as far as Snorkels and Dual Batteries.....

AEV is looking like the only option?
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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you can run the ARB snorkle. BUT it runs through the wheel well, i know its a proven design but if u hhave larger tires umight want to check for clearance issues.
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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What about the Volant? Doesn't it enter the top of the hood above the airbox?
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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What about the Volant? Doesn't it enter the top of the hood above the airbox?
That's even uglier than the AEV!
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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Does anyone have any pics under the hood of dual batteries with a snorkel? I'm interested in this as well and want to see how much room, if any, is left on that side of the engine bay.
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jerseyjk08
how hard would it be to run an extra battery in the back of the jeep?
Where would it go? I'd have to do the whole Woods storage trunk mod, move the exhaust, etc, etc. Not worth in IMO, esp in a 2 door.
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Mskh20
Does anyone have any pics under the hood of dual batteries with a snorkel? I'm interested in this as well and want to see how much room, if any, is left on that side of the engine bay.
There's not much room after the dual battery install, don't know how there would be room for snorkel gear there too.
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Originally Posted by jerseyjk08
I keep thinking you still have the 4 door.
In my world, another day, another Jeep
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 02:43 AM
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There are details and photos on another thread, I'm on mobile so cannot paste it for you, but Benchmark's dual battery tray definitely fits with an AEV snorkel, but not with RR snorkel given RR's entry to engine bay is at the battery location.
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 04:07 AM
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this is something i've been wondering as well... I was leaning toward ARB because of its tested design, but can anyone provide some input on battery power. Can anyone with several aux light sets talk about their setup. I understand optima batteries can solve some problems. My jeep is still pretty much stock, but as new bumpers offer new lighting locations I know I will be running into the issues of needing a dual battery at some point. But I also really want a snorkel.

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