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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 02:57 PM
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I'm going to buy a snorkel for my jeep soon but have no idea which... Any advice?
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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i think an aev, thats the one im looking at . seems to be the one of choice for other jeepers
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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The only ones that are really popular and out there are AEV or Rugged Ridge. Volant makes one (I think thats the brand) but it sorta looks like a leech on your hood
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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I put on the Rugged Ridge a few weeks ago. So far so good!!!!

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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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I put on the Rugged Ridge a few weeks ago. So far so good!!!!

any pictures from the inside? it looks kinda bulky and can block some of the view. thanks
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by maine07jk
I put on the Rugged Ridge a few weeks ago. So far so good!!!!
That looks really good.. Have you wheeled with it yet?
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 04:09 PM
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I'm really happy with the AEV. Does not block any windshield view. One piece construction for less chance of water/debris entry. The entire snorkel sits higher than the factory air box, does not dip below air box with multiple pieces like some others.
Just make sure you fill/plug the drain holes in the bottom of the factory air box and seal air box to snorkel connection.

Also, contray to what some wil say about the AEV snorkel restricting air flow, AEV uses this same snorkel on their Hemi conversions.
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 02:45 AM
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I prefer the expedition style of River Raider's cowl snorkel but it won't work with dual batteries, and given I wanted to keep windshield lights, my only option was AEV's snorkel - it's a great choice with or without the other accessories mentioned - just avoid the knock-offs.
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by JustTryingToLive
any pictures from the inside? it looks kinda bulky and can block some of the view. thanks
It only takes up a couple inches of the far side of the windshield. Now that it has been on for a few weeks, I do not even notice it. I don't have any. I am taking the Jeep into the shop for get the manifold replaced so I won't be able to snap pics for a couple days. I think there is a pic from the inside on the forum, but I can't seem to find it.
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by westchester
I prefer the expedition style of River Raider's cowl snorkel but it won't work with dual batteries, and given I wanted to keep windshield lights, my only option was AEV's snorkel - it's a great choice with or without the other accessories mentioned - just avoid the knock-offs.
x2. The River Raider is the best looking snorkel on the market.
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