School me on skorkels (off-road)

[LakeBeard]

I have been told I should look at getting a snorkel for the Jeep. I see pretty big price differences, $70-$450...anybody use them, I was looking at this as the price seems right

https://www.amazon.com/Redrock-4x4-...s=gateway&sprefix=snorkel+for+,aps,183&sr=8-1

 

[ltbaney1]

a snorkel can be just the tip of the iceberg, you also need to look at all of your other vents. transmission, T-case, diffs, make sure they are up to the task as well. i always kind of laugh when i see a full snorkel on a newer jeep, im willing to bet none of them see deep enough water to need a snorkel. im wondering who is telling you need a snorkel? if its just a "for looks" deal, get what ever one puts a smile on your face.

 

[ChiliPepperGarage]

a snorkel can be just the tip of the iceberg, you also need to look at all of your other vents. transmission, T-case, diffs, make sure they are up to the task as well. i always kind of laugh when i see a full snorkel on a newer jeep, im willing to bet none of them see deep enough water to need a snorkel. im wondering who is telling you need a snorkel? if its just a "for looks" deal, get what ever one puts a smile on your face.

Some guys run snorkels (skorkels?) not for deep water fording but to get the air inlet up high and out of the dirt/dust.

 

[Bpracing1127]

Some guys run snorkels (skorkels?) not for deep water fording but to get the air inlet up high and out of the dirt/dust.

Sure... they obviously never offroad too

 

[pronstar]

Interesting how we don’t see desert racers run them...gee I wonder why?


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[KingofBeers]

Dialectic grease, silicone and a shopvac hose. Worked fine.

 

[outboard_256]

like mentioned above lots of prep to do deep water crossings. Before buying the snorkel decide if you want to even cross that bridge.

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

Interesting how we don’t see desert racers run them...gee I wonder why?


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I always thought they ran the air intake behind the cab which is kind of a snorkel... learn something new every day I guess.

 

[LakeBeard]

Well, after posting this I found out (from a Jeep form) that there is no need for a snorkel other than to try and look cool, no real use for them...from what they say, it can be detrimental as it can allow even more dirt in when in the desert.

 

[rivermobster]

Well, after posting this I found out (from a Jeep form) that there is no need for a snorkel other than to try and look cool, no real use for them...from what they say, it can be detrimental as it can allow even more dirt in when in the desert.

They are awesome if you want people to point and laugh at you!

 

[Riverbottom]

Interesting how we don’t see desert racers run them...gee I wonder why?


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Our off road race car had the intake inside the cab, many do.

 

[Riverbottom]

Well, after posting this I found out (from a Jeep form) that there is no need for a snorkel other than to try and look cool, no real use for them...from what they say, it can be detrimental as it can allow even more dirt in when in the desert.

I drove an AEV JK with the snorkel. It made the right A pillar real wide and a bigger blind spot.

 

[mash on it]

If you are backing your boat in, and need a snorkel, you should-

A) try a different prop

B) try a different ramp

C) try a different botë

D) don't back so far in

Or

E) don't pull forward into the lake

Hope this helps

Dan'l