So my aev snorkel is coming in tomarrow and was looking for some tips on the install. Or any tricks to make it easier.

 

Where are you from in NJ? Think I've seen your Jeep before. That a JCR front bumper?

 

I'm in central nj.
Live in Florence.
And yeah it's a jcr bumper

 

Nice. Avatar pic is small, but looks like I'm running the same one.

 

Hahaha yup we are running the same bumper!!
I love it.

 

Measure twice...it's a pretty straight forward install, just don't rush it. Also, if your serious about deep water crossing, look into extending your breather tubes as well.

 

Yeah both my axle breathers are extended, so is my transfer case and transmission breathers are extended also

 

I installed mine last week, couple of suggestions :

Ease the stock airbox out straight up. It secures with 3 thin legs, I snapped one by giggling the air box loose. It still sits firmly, but no harm being careful to avoid snapping 'em.

Also, the rivets that hold the cosmetic hood-cut cover dig into the snorkel top. The snorkel is seated down properly, and the cover is where it should be. I suggest before the rivets go in, stick a pencil or nail through the drilled holes and see if the rivets will hit the plastic snorkel. If so, redrill the rivet holes higher.

 

I did mine a couple months ago, it was relatively easy.

There is a good how to in Write-Up's section: https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-w...ite-up-161640/

 

I did mine. It's simple.

Have some paint to cover the metal you cut. Brush on rust paint will get better coverage than trying to spray a small area with spray can.

Here is room for a bit of error. I slightly over cut in a spot and you can't see it.

Buy a new proper metal hole bit. It will do a cleaner install.

Use self tapping metal screws instead of rivets. Cleaner looking. Easier.

Don't forget to seal the holes in the bottom of the air box.