AEV JK Snorkel in Overland Journal

[jingram]

I noticed the note about the new snorkel in Overland Journal (awesome magazine btw, glad to see you supporting it!) What is the timeframe for the release of this product and any pricing information? Can you guys post any additional pics? I think this one will be a hit! Along with that pop top tent if you ever release it! I know I would be first in line.

Jack

[JeepinJon]

You can slightly see it in this picture behing Jordan's Brute.
http://forum.aev-conversions.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=141&d=1203704860

[AEV Dave]

Ahhh, cats out of the bag. (you can click on the pics for bigger versions)

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We're still waiting for the parts to be fully in stock before making the "official" announcement, but its tough getting the timing right while trying to give the magazines three months notice. We'll be making the announcement sometime next week or the week after with all the details, but for now here are a few key items of note:


Utilizes the vent cutout in the AEV hood, taking a nostalgic cue from the Jeep M38A1 (Google it for those who don't know what it is) deep water fording kit. for a no drill - no cut installation.
If you don't have the AEV hood, the kit comes with a trim ring and template for cutting the stock OE hood.
Comes with either a traditional "Air Ram" with an integral water separator or with the cyclonic pre-filter (shown) which is awesome for dusty dirty desert use.
Plugs directly into the factory airbox, easily removable if used with the AEV hood.
Works on RHD, LHD, 3.8 or 2.8 CRD.
Pricing should somewhere in the neighborhood of $300.


dh

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[NYCBrute]

Ahhh, cats out of the bag. (you can click on the pics for bigger versions)

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We're still waiting for the parts to be fully in stock before making the "official" announcement, but its tough getting the timing right while trying to give the magazines three months notice. We'll be making the announcement sometime next week or the week after with all the details, but for now here is a few key items of note:


Utilizes the vent cutout in the AEV hood, taking a nostalgic cue from the Jeep M38A1 (Google it for those who don't know what it is) deep water fording kit. for a no drill no cut installation.
If you don't have the AEV hood, the kit comes with a trim ring and template for cutting the stock OE hood.
Comes with either a traditional "Air Ram" with an integral water separator or with the cyclonic pre-filter (shown) which is awesome for dusty dirty desert use.
Plugs directly into the factory airbox, easily removable if used with the AEV hood.
Works on RHD, LHD, 3.8 or 2.8 CRD.
Pricing should somewhere in the neighborhood of $300.


dh

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I have to say besides the very trick installation I am most impressed with the fact that it works for the 2.8 diesel. I am sure this is to extend to overseas markets....but gives me hope for future JK models

[JeepinJon]

I am excited about the no cutting instalation if you run the AEV hood.

Just out of curiosity where is that that you were wheeling? Just curious because I enjoy wheeling when I am in Montana to see fire towers.

[jsmoriss]

Comes with either a traditional "Air Ram" with an integral water separator or with the cyclonic pre-filter (shown) which is awesome for dusty dirty desert use.


A kit with both -- so we can change depending on the environment -- would be nice too. :-)

Also... Some of us have roof racks... I myself have the Garvin. It mounts quite flush, but if the snorkel is too molded to the windshield contour, then we won't be able to use this snorkel. Let me see if I have a picture of the Garvin mount... Here's one I took while I was installing the rack...

http://public.mvlan.net/content/Jeep/Projects/Garvin%20Roof%20Rack/info/640/20070818-153448-lx2-10826.jpg

What do you think?

Thanks,
js.

[AEV Dave]

I think it will be OK with the rack, you may have to mod the one Rack Bracket a little but shouldn't be a big deal.

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Also, we've been getting a bunch of emails about how the snorkel ducts. The photo above should make it more clear. Just unclip the factory "snorkel" and plug the AEV one in. One seam to seal, very easy. The snorkel just plugs into the stock box with no modifications.

dh

[somewhereinla]

That's what I call a very elegant design. How will the snorkel be held in place? Will there be any drilling required?

[AEV Dave]

No drilling, uses existing bolts.

dh

[jingram]

Dave,

Thanks for the pricing information and the pictures. What an extremely well thought out design and I love the fact that it comes with a cyclonic filter! I'm sure you will sell a bunch of these once the word gets out, and hopefully it will push a bunch of hood sells for you guys too. I know that I would end up doing both just because of the ease of install. Thanks again for putting out such quality parts for the Jeep aftermarket. Now, if we can only get that camper top and somehow pressure Jeep into producing the Diesel stateside and it will be the ultimate expedition orientated vehicle. All of those guys holding on to their 80 series cruisers would have to step up, lol.

Rgds,
Jack

[Beowulf]

I have always thought of cutting my hood to mount a snorkel on the LJ. This seems very well designed.

AEV, any plans on make a unit for your TJ/Brute line? Since I already had you build my 2006 Unlimited, I'd be more than happy to model a new snorkel.

[Jeepin Jason]

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dh

While I'm certainly lusting after the silver JK and the Brute, I have to say this pic is the one I find most interesting! What software are you guys using?

[somewhereinla]

And for those of us who are still into the 2dr: ;) (Sorry couldn't resist...)

[jsmoriss]

I think it will be OK with the rack, you may have to mod the one Rack Bracket a little but shouldn't be a big deal.


That's really great news. The only thing I wanted to avoid was grinding away at the plastic. :-)

Thanks!
js.

[Mieser]

Dave,

You just had to tease with the CRD airbox didn't you!

Interesting...

How long to EJS?

[jsmoriss]

I'd really like to get the ram air AND the pre-filter top pieces. Some of us have plans to travel in a variety of environments -- the ram air scoop is good for just about everything, but in desert type conditions, the pre-filter would be nice. Is there a possibility for a 'deluxe' kit with both?

Thanks,
js.

[Jdemonto]

Dave,

You just had to tease with the CRD airbox didn't you!

Interesting...

How long to EJS?

I knew you would pick that up:D

Great work Dave..as always better than OEM fit and finish!

Jason

[AEV Dave]

Gas and CRD Airbox is the same in the area of the snorkel connection, I just happened to have that .jpg, not trying to tease anyone...unless of course you live outside the US, Mexico or Canada:D

dh

[oZmonKey]

I'd like to see how this looks on a Black jeep.. aside from photochopping, any luck?

[AEV Dave]

Here is what I could find:

Black with Snorkel:

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Black with Silver accents, Silver with Black accents:

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And a Yellow, just to add some color to this post:

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dh

[oZmonKey]

That was fast. Thanks Dave!

[JeepinJon]

I am a big fan of the black, any pictures of the ram air intake, or only with the dust filter?

[AEV Dave]

Not yet, they came in late, so we haven't had the chance to take photos...and with Moab coming up, we probably won't for a while.

dh

[Laurie]

Looks great...

Wondering how it would look with the snorkel being body colour :)

[O2BDrty]

Here is what I could find:

Black with Snorkel:

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Black with Silver accents, Silver with Black accents:

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And a Yellow, just to add some color to this post:

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dh

How about one in RED ROCK please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[b1pig]

I personally can't wait to get my hands on one. I have been wondering what I would spend the $200 I have saved on... and at this point, it looks like it'll be the snorkel.

I have seen a couple others, and I honestly thought that a design running along the fender and flare would be more efficient.... and once again, AEV shows it was right. The only bad part... I dont want to hack my hood. :(

guess I either have to come up with the money for the hood or break out the jigsaw.:mad:
(not that i dont like the hood.... i'm just a poor cop with a family)

[TexasTj]

So on the cut out kit for jeeps without the AEV hood will it be just a hole or will it come with a pop in cover for if you take the snorkel off??? That would be nice if it did. Just a thought. (hint hint:D)

[hemifiedjeeptj]

I saw the JK Snorkel this past weekend at the AEV Michigan location as they were getting things ready for Moab, and this thing is even sweeter in person.

If you have an AEV Hood on your JK, there is no reason to not have one of these.

[putnam dan]

I don't have an AEV hood but have no problems cutting as long as there is a template and a finishing edge to cover up the cuts.

Put me on the list I'd love one of these as soon as they're available

[gravely_todd]

This is pretty stupid question, but would the ram air assembly suck any water in from driving in the rain ?

Todd

[somewhereinla]

I have actually asked myself the same question. Same thing could happen when washing your car or at a car wash...

[JeepinJon]

There is a moisture separator that allows the water to drain so it will not get into the engine.

[putnam dan]

grin - I see Quadratech has this on their web site - Any chance of buying through you?

[b1pig]

yea.
i just found it this morning.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/17100_100_07.htm

[JeepinJon]

grin - I see Quadratech has this on their web site - Any chance of buying through you?

Once it is "really" available I am sure they will have it listed. They aren't taking pre-orders though.

[Mowabb]

I was lucky enough to have the AEV snorkel installed while I was in Moab-thanks Dave & crew! It works and looks great. I dumped a bunch of the red Moab sand from the canister.

http://u47sxq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pYkd2IAVfvISb2zz30v8LvraURbUTXBR_Xn5i4KO2bUCPD5m DjN4CTfCvoN1ujsJQ8Cmo-Am7OsjZsahDfOUrhQ

http://u47sxq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pYkd2IAVfvISNkW6Y9VpmxuJC0ac0ZeNBm479DFoBqf5Q1wm JZBUi_MN8P2cROxfMSv7qcsyJjzI6S6HAQ3nAKQ

[somewhereinla]

Will you be able to buy both "openings", the traditional "Air Ram" and the cyclonic pre-filter? I mean are they interchangeable or do you have to choose one or the other?

[JeepinJon]

Will you be able to buy both "openings", the traditional "Air Ram" and the cyclonic pre-filter? I mean are they interchangeable or do you have to choose one or the other?

I am also interested in this, as different conditions are better for one style over the other, and it seems like they would both fit.

[JeepinJon]

I am jealous of your Jeep every time I see it on here, or on the JK-Forum Mowabb. I really want to get a similar conversion, but I think due to financial purposes I am going to have to build mine on my own.

[AEV Matt]

Right now we are just finishing details like instructions, templates and boxes, shouldn't be much longer till the official announcement.

Matt

[putnam dan]

Another week?

[derekls]

Yeah When is this gonna be avail, I was gonna pick one up...

[JeepinJon]

Yeah When is this gonna be avail, I was gonna pick one up...

Last I heard is around the middle of April, which I guess is today, but I would give them till next Monday. From what I heard they are just trying to package everything, and they are waiting on a few items from their suppliers. It's kinda frustrating, but I know they are doing the best they can to get these out ASAP. Seems like this is a recurring theme amongst many vendors with the newer JK products, not just AEV.

[derekls]

Yeah, tryin to pick out with snorkel you want, when only one is avail currently on the market(at least ready to ship) makes it hard to choose..

get now or wait

I think you are right alot of stuff for the JK is like that.

[FunN4Lo]

Can't wait for this to be officially released. I'm ordering soon as its up. :)

[putnam dan]

can we have a pre order list - I'll take one please

[edstroyer]

Any idea if the AEV snorkel would fit with Bushwacker Fender Flares?

[MM_TH52]

Product Looks Great guys! I do have a question, it is a bit hard to tell from the photos, but can you lift the hood without folding in the passenger side mirror? Thanks--

[xjski03]

The hood opens just like it would if there were no snorkel at all. There is no need to fold the passenger mirror in.

[derekls]

Is it coming out this week? I am really wanting it. lol.

I got a question, does anything need to be done about the axle breathers, etc to compliment the snorkel, or are the factory locations good to go for some decent fording with a snorkel?

Also do you guys do any type of maintaince after fording, and what is something bad that could happen if you dont do it(I know some prob change the diff fluid - i am new to offroad just wondering) and getting ideals what I need to do to keep my jeep running like new - I plan to keep her for a long long time

[FunN4Lo]

You should definintly extend all your breathers. They only go up to the top of the shocks in the front and the inside of the wheel well in the rear. You should also extend the trans breather as well. I don't normally change any fluids but many people do. Just take deep crossing slow and you should be fine.

Any update on this? I've got my credit card drawn and ready.

[AEV Dave]

We're hoping to make an announcement later in the week re availability.

dh

[derekls]

same here I am ready to pull the trigger as soon as it is released, can we preorder and pay to make sure we get one?

To someone that posted about my question about the breathers, how do you extend them and with what material?

Best,
Derek

[FunN4Lo]

I definintly want one of the ones in the first set. I've been dying to get one. I'd love the chance for you to charge my card now and ship it to me once its ready.

About the breather question. You can just use some fuel line hose or some hose you get at lowes. Just make sure you secure it to the axle with a clamp or something.

[JeepinJon]

It's up on the site now to be ordered.

https://secure.aev-conversions.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=4030600&Category_Code=parts-jk

Thought I would post since it isn't under the main portion, Yu have to go under the JK items.

[kntr]

Will the snorkel work with the Mopar brackets and windshield lights?

[AEV Dave]

man you guys are quick, we just put that in the backend to work on it. The snorkel isn't ready to ship, which is why there are no links yet. I've had ross disable that link in order to avoid any confusion.

I don't think the windshield frame light mounts will work...at least not on the right side. Put them on your bumper, mounting to the windshield frame is just for looks unless you really need to see what color your hood is at night.

dh

[FunN4Lo]

Do you have any idea when you are going to begin taking orders? And how many you will have in stock ready to ship? I want to know how fast I'm going to have to be in order to get one in the first batch....:D

[derekls]

same here as soon as i can i will order one(as in the second its avail), hope there is enough to ship to everyone lol

[putnam dan]

I have windscreen mounted high intensity LED lights around 2900 lumens and they certainly light up the road not the hood. If the Snorkle fits with the MOPAR brackets it will fit with the lights.

Thats a big IF, but from the pictures posted it looks like they will fit

[derekls]

Any news on when these are going to be available?

They are up on Quadratec's website again, but when called they will be drop shipped from aev.....and are not ready to be shipped yet. The guy told me it would be sometime next month? :eek:

[AEV Dave]

Should be very soon. Dealers are being notified next week.

dh

[FunN4Lo]

Should be very soon. Dealers are being notified next week.

dh

So is it a waste of time to order it from Quadratec? Or will I get it quicker if I wait and order it from you?

[JeepinJon]

So is it a waste of time to order it from Quadratec? Or will I get it quicker if I wait and order it from you?

It would probably be the same since the orders are all being shipped from the same location when they are ready.

[Jdemonto]

I always order direct from AEV, Better service and less for shipping!

Jason

[FunN4Lo]

Any update yet? Can we expect them to be shipped this week?

[derekls]

Doubtful, its Tuesday, so probably not get them by this week (assuming they are even shippable lol) unless you overnight or 2 day it

[AEV Dave]

Just a little more patience. The dealers have been notified and most now have orders placed. In order to protect our dealers, we will not turn on our ordering till most of the dealers have received product. The last thing we want is to undermine our dealers who provide customer service or having customers dealing with backorders. That being said, we obviously under estimated initial demand and may have some minor backorders for the first few weeks. Best bet to get in on the first batch of snorkels would be: (in no particular order)

OK4WD (New Jersey)
Northridge 4X4 (Washington)
High Country 4x4 (Colorado)
Screaming Lizard (Texas)
Quadratec (Pennsylvania)
ProComp (Australia)
Indian Cars (Europe)

dh

[derekls]

that will suck if there is a backorder

I have already contacted two of your vendors that you listed with no luck on 'ordering'

they didnt have a clue when it would be shipping or if there was gonna be a backorder

thanks for the update

[AEV Dave]

uh, maybe you misunderstood me. What I was attempting to say, is that we are trying to make it so that there won't be a backorder. Dealers have been instructed not to sell product until they have it in their warehouses. Since they were just allowed to order today, it will probably be at least two weeks until end users have them in their hands. Sorry if thats a problem. Once we open up the ordering, then contact the places above. We'll make an announcement through our website, this forum, and a newsletter.

dh

[derekls]

Nah thats cool man..not a problem lol.. Im just bout to pee my pants im wanting the snorkel so bad... my fault lol I suppose its a good thing if there is a lot of demand for these huh

I dont think I have ever been so excited about a mod .... ever

This will be my first snorkel ....and I just love the look of the dome prefilter it has


just for the record, about how long would you say it would take to install it?

[JeepinJon]

Dave

Do you know when the instalation instructions will be posted? I know some people are waiting to see how difficult of an instal this is, and where they need to cut before ordering, so those may help them to make a decision.

[AEV Dave]

I should be seeing the final printed instructions for review any day.

dh

[WRAITHYJEEP]

And what about Canada?

[JeepinJon]

I would assume it should be available through any of the Canandian suppliers like National 4wd.

[somewhereinla]

Dave, one of the question that has yet to be answered is wether the water separator or the cyclonic pre-filter will be interchangeable? Or do you have to choose one or the other?

Having a modular snorkel would be a brilliant idea.

cheers.

[derekls]

mine is ordered

[jsmoriss]

I just ordered mine from Northridge4x4 with a pre-filter AND the air-ram scoop by itself -- although the air-ram will take a little longer before shipping. :-) I don't need the pre-filter, but wanted to get the snorkel installed ASAP. Maybe the pre-filter will be useful one day if I ever go down south. :-)

js.