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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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I want to buy a snorkel on ebay for $160 shipped. It is basically an exact replica of the ARB snorkels. My question is, will the snorkel get in the way of the door opening and closing? If so, what do I need to do?
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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I want to buy a snorkel on ebay for $160 shipped. It is basically an exact replica of the ARB snorkels. My question is, will the snorkel get in the way of the door opening and closing? If so, what do I need to do?
Yes - the snorkel designers want you to enter/exit the Jeep from the passenger side.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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Yes - the snorkel designers want you to enter/exit the Jeep from the passenger side.
True. I installed an ARB and it comes with the center console relocation bracket so you can easily scoot over from the passenger side. Theres a conveyor belt upgrade but it was 250$ and I wanted to spend that on the flux headlight fluid.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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Yes - the snorkel designers want you to enter/exit the Jeep from the passenger side.
You never know... its from china lol.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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You never know... its from china lol.
True, but they just pack their products full of toxins, usually they fit nicely.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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True, but they just pack their products full of toxins, usually they fit nicely.
The Chinese are good at measuring the part they are copying.
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True, but they just pack their products full of toxins, usually they fit nicely.
I'll remind myself that the snorkel isn't edible when I get it.
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The Chinese are good at measuring the part they are copying.
I suppose, it just looks like the mirror would hit the snorkel when the door is opened all the way.
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I suppose, it just looks like the mirror would hit the snorkel when the door is opened all the way.
Just take the door off - all problems solved.
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Exactly. and in the winter just wear a warm sweater.

Originally Posted by 1996XJSport
I'll remind myself that the snorkel isn't edible when I get it.
I usually struggle to keep that in mind when i get stuff too.

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I usually struggle to keep that in mind when i get stuff too.
I thought I was the only one!

I keep having to tell myself that my new electronics DID NOT come with a packet of candy.
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I thought I was the only one!

I keep having to tell myself that my new electronics DID NOT come with a packet of candy.

Thats weird, mine always do...

Wait thats not candy?
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Thats weird, mine always do...

Wait thats not candy?
nope
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Just take the door off - all problems solved.
Too bad it's my DD....
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Heh, if you put those packets in your mouth they sound like pop rocks.




Not kidding.


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