nervous about adding a snorkel
03-21-2012, 06:12 AM
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nervous about adding a snorkel
Hey guys, I've begun modding the JK and have a lift on the way. I want to add a snorkel to my Jeep but I must admit, I'm pretty scared about the install...
I've lurked and read many threads on various Jeep forums about the install but im still uneasy about cutting my hood and spray bombing the exposed areas. The snorkel looks so bad ass though!
Should i just install an intake and put on a hydro shield and call it a day? Or should i grab a pair and try the snorkel and hope for the best?!
I've lurked and read many threads on various Jeep forums about the install but im still uneasy about cutting my hood and spray bombing the exposed areas. The snorkel looks so bad ass though!
Should i just install an intake and put on a hydro shield and call it a day? Or should i grab a pair and try the snorkel and hope for the best?!
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03-21-2012, 06:16 AM
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Cutting your hood isn't so bad if you measure TWICE and cut ONCE. I don't have a snorkel on my JK, but I have cut hoods before on my cherokees.
Just make sure you put some touch up paint on the exposed metal after cutting to prevent rust, and you should be fine. An intake with a hydro shield will NOT prevent water from entering the intake if you ford water. Only a snorkel can do that.
Just make sure you put some touch up paint on the exposed metal after cutting to prevent rust, and you should be fine. An intake with a hydro shield will NOT prevent water from entering the intake if you ford water. Only a snorkel can do that.
03-21-2012, 06:52 AM
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Still worries me though!!
Blah, i'll give it a shot
03-21-2012, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by p1llar
Still worries me though!!
Blah, i'll give it a shot
Blah, i'll give it a shot
03-21-2012, 07:14 AM
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Yea have a buddy cut it. I wanted to make the first cut and I guess I didn't have it in me an I winded up scratching the shit out of the panel. Luckily the snorkel hides the deep gash perfectly
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03-21-2012, 07:41 AM
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That being said. The RR snorkel design is by far my favorite.
03-21-2012, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by bowerss2
Haven't we been hearing that for about a year now? And when it comes out there will probably be a good six month wait.
That being said. The RR snorkel design is by far my favorite.
03-21-2012, 07:53 AM
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Nothing to be scared about if you are smart. Having the right tools are key! make sure you are prepared with the right tools to get started and everything will be fine, mask the entire area with masking tape, then put your template over the top of that and slipping would be VERY minimal. You will be ok just be smart about it