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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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I know its probably not as good as AEV but I cant swing the $400 for AEV. Anyone running one of these? Thought?
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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bump......
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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wow, what a total knock off of AEV. i have no expereince with it so, i couldn't tell you about how it fits, installs or about it's quality but, i have seen the AEV kit in person and if it were me, i would save up for one of them just because they are so nice.
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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I know it is a knock off. Im in a tough situation and cant justify spending $400 on an AEV kit. My dad has pretty bad cancer and Im putting my job hunt on hold so i can work art time to keep his business going while he battles this. If I could swing the $400 I would in a heart beat because I know AEV makes a good product. But the reality is that I can so I need to find cheaper alternatives, Which is why 90% of my build is comprised of used parts.
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Tgoods 09 X
I know it is a knock off. Im in a tough situation and cant justify spending $400 on an AEV kit. My dad has pretty bad cancer and Im putting my job hunt on hold so i can work art time to keep his business going while he battles this. If I could swing the $400 I would in a heart beat because I know AEV makes a good product. But the reality is that I can so I need to find cheaper alternatives, Which is why 90% of my build is comprised of used parts.
sorry to hear about your dad and i understand the position you're in. have you looked into the rugged ridge snorkel?
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
sorry to hear about your dad and i understand the position you're in. have you looked into the rugged ridge snorkel?
Thank you. Its a tough situation but its part of life. So for know Im just doing what I can to get my family through this. Good or abd its part of life. My Jeep is my way out so I try to keep my self busy working on it. I've seen threads here and there about it and pictures from SEMA but to be honest thats about all the further I have looked into it. Im not sure on pricing or even if its out for sale yet.
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife

sorry to hear about your dad and i understand the position you're in. have you looked into the rugged ridge snorkel?
Has rugged ridge dropped a price for the snorkel yet? (runs through fender to upper cowl)...
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Several on here are using that snorkel and as far as I remember everyone seems to like it. Only thing I do remember hearing is that the rivets that come with it are no good but an easy fix from the hardware store
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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Thanks for the input. As soon as i can ditch my cai i may pick one up.
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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There have been lots of people on here that have gone this route. search "Chinese Snorkel"
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