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Snorkle on a 97 TJ

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#1 ·
Can anyone tell me why when i research snorkle kits for a TJ they only say for 99 and newer? I want to put one on my 97 TJ bud im concerned there is some serious reason they dont have them for the 97.
 
#11 ·
This!!!!^^^^

A snorkel is ok IF you take the time to properly seal everything else. Just a snorkel by itself is no better at protecting your Jeep from water than the factory intake.

If you have done all the necessary things to truly waterproof your Jeep and will actually cross water deep enough to justify them, go for it.

I'm one of those who think they just look stupid.

If you are using a snorkel just for looks....don't!!
 
#16 ·
I stand corrected.... I took your statement in the purist of literal terms..... . Agreed,,,,, here in the states many go out just to prove they can conquer nature,, rather than traveling to remote areas to be at one with.. The snorkel here, is a complete waste of money.. And no, I am not a world traveler, I'm just a bit familiar with equipment used for such excursions and every long range expedition vehicle used to traverse those exotic places is equipped with a snorkel.. Notice that I don not sport a snorkel, if its too deep, I go around ..
 

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#18 ·
There are so many of you against a snorkel even for just that once when you get hood deep it payed itself off. I myself have blown one motor in my XJ due to water ingestion and had water over the hood in my TJ I got very very lucky there my breathers are all raised everything else is siliconed and has dielectric grade
 
#19 ·
Just to be clear. I am not against a snorkel. My point was the vast majority of people that want or have a snorkel do it for the looks. The waterproofing that should go along with the installation of said snorkel is never done and because we now have said snorkel, we can ford the deepest water crossing we can find, hence the pics and carnage resulting from severe engine damage and/or electrical issues. Again, it should be obvious most of the peeps on here do it for the look, which if it is their thing, great. Just use some common sense. It is cheaper in the long run.
 
#21 ·
I am in the works of a DIY snorkle. Not because i cross super deep water and not just for the look. I am doing it for something to do on the weekend and just in case i may find a spot to cross it would ease my worry of water damage.

I will extend the tubes tho.
 
#23 ·
My logic is simply (not directed at the OP), if you come on forums to ask about Snorkles...then you and your Jeep should stay out of the water as it should be the last piece to the water proofing puzzle.

Also if you install a snorkel for looks, expect the resale worth of your Jeep to take a steep dive. Snorkles = Red Flag for buyers.
 
#24 ·
What about snorkels being used for there intended purposes? Air quality. They were not intentionally designed for water but to get cleaner and cooler air than what the factory stock intakes will. Here in Bakersfield it was already 108 this past weekend. And with a black jeep that engine runs hot. There has to be at least a 100 degree temp difference when using a snorkel.

Anymore though with water crossings, everything has to be sealed. I no longer go in anything deeper than my foot steps. Learned about the Tranny breather the hard way and had to rebuild the whole thing.

Personally i would only get one if Rugged Ridge would make there low profile one to fit a TJ. For some reason something always hits my passenger side. I broke that mirror 3 times. A snorkel would be ripped off to quick. lol
 
#25 ·
Honestly, I built my homemade snorkel kit for fun. It is functional and I do like the look. Will I ever drive through a lake. Probably not but if the situation called for it, might just try it out. Built it out of a old Ford tractor intake.
 

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#26 ·
Check River Raider out.

TJ Expedition Snorkel
Look in the instructions section. It shows it mounted on a 97'

IMHO

Will a snorkel make a jeep able to cross the Mississippi? Absolutely not!! But it will keep water out of the airbox (if sealed properly) A lot of water hazards require a nose down attitude of the jeep to enter them. Your airbox is in the nose of your jeep. So it is not unrealistic to think you may submerge the nose somewhat entering and intake water to the engine. Now, diff breathers, TC and trans breathers should also be relocated so they are sealed. (routed to the airbox.) Frt diff on my 97 TJ is in the front by the radiator. Sealing the electrical system is a whole other animal. Some like how they "look" some don't. I personally couldn't use the windshield style because I have a congo cage. The cowl type would work. Do I have one? Not yet, but as money permits I will get one. In my opinion, cheaper then replacing an engine and pays for itself the first time you need it. I'm a better to have it and not need it, then need it and not have it person.
 
#27 ·
Homemade snorkel.

I decided to make my own snorkel. It turned out great. I spent less then $75.00 while making it.

Here is a list of some of the parts.

3” flex hose ($6.99 from Walmart)
2- 3” hose clamps ($1.99 each from Lowes)
6” pvc cap (depending on the look that you are going for. Me I wanted it to look like the Humvee snorkel cap.)
3” rubber coupling
2- 3” intake mount plate (can be found at Advance auto parts for $5.99 each)
1- Can of Flex-Seal ($12.99 from Walmart)
4- L-Brackets
1-tube of silicone
Some metal to cover the hole in the intake box and some to make the box that is going to fit under the cowl.
1 can of texture paint (I used black)

If you like it and would like to make one. I will send you all the measurements I used and how I done everything l done everything.
 

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