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AEV Snorkel ?'s

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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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sorry, im still new to the jeep community, but i'm tryin..lol

i was planning on getting the aev snorkel, but i was curious to know if it interfears with the antenna, and what about windshield mounted kc lights?

any help would be appreciated
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 03:06 PM
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Ive got the AEV snorkel, the antenna routes through a notched out area in the snorkel that allows the stock antenna to come through just as it does normally.

Dont have windshield lights mounted yet, but its my understanding that you need the mounts that "stay in" not "stick out" to clear the snorkel. I think the KC mounts "stick out", but there are some other brands that "stay in" that should clear it. I'm sure someone with a snorkel and lights mounted will confirm which brand(s) work with the snorkel.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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I have the AEV snorkel, I plan on getting the delta (aluninum) light mounts, they mount a bit more inboard than some of the others that I have seen.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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I have the AEV with KC lights on KC mounts and have no issues at all.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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It all fits

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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GadgetFreek
I have the AEV with KC lights on KC mounts and have no issues at all.
thats good to know, i dont have the lights yet, but in the next week or 2 i will be ordering them

mediamaxium, i love your jeep, what size kmc monster's do you have, and what lift

also, any issues with cutting the stock hood?
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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KMCs are 18s. Lift is a ProComp 4" which we all know is really like 3.25. I would go a different route (Tera) if I had to do it all over again but after control arms and the flat fenders, I actually like how it sits now. Perfect height for me.

NO issues cutting the hood at all. It told about 25 minutes. You feel good after you cut your hood.

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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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i was going to ditch my 2.5" for the rc 4" x series in the future
what rear bumper and rock sliders do you have?

quadratec sells the aev snorkel for $329.99, is that the goin rate, or is there any place that sells it cheaper
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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2nd the bumper love that jack mount
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 05:08 AM
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The bumper is a Smittybilt XRC with tire carrrier. The Hi-Lift is mounted with just some bolts, washers, and lock nuts. I used some rubber grommets over the nut and bolt. The entire mod took 5 minutes. The base of the Hi-Lift stays in the recovery bag and I have a quick release Cotter pin for it. Super strong. Didn't lose any clearance. NO rattle. Solid Solid Solid! Looks like it should be a factory XRC mount location.



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