Snorkel now available for the CRD

[Marlin]

I know some of you may be interested in this guys, been a long time coming!
With a few mods it will also fit the petrol (gas to you Yankees :)) models as well.

Airflow is the brand.

Apparently, it's a 3.5 to 5 hour fit.
http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt229/Jeeptheone/Jeep%20Appreciation%20Day%202010/DSCF4743.jpg
http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/6316/dsc0262f.jpg

Fill thread here on AusJeep for those interested;

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86165&page=28

[OBXJeep]

That things pretty badass!!

[Marlin]

Yeah, I reckon it looks tough as on a "built" Jeep.... would look appalling on a stock one though :)

[OBXJeep]

yea, agreed. example A)


http://www.snorkels.com.au/pictures/4467/9/2859079-1.jpg

Plus unless the vehicles black it'll tend to stand out.

On a side note, I didn't know Aussies rock american rebel flags :confused: ..... In the background of the 1st pic

[Marlin]

HAHA, yeah, tend to see that around Jeeps :p
Most serious off-roaders use Nissans and Toyaotas over here, the Jeep fraternity like to stick it to them.... confederate flag looks kinda better than the Japanese Zero flag. LOL :p

[Marlin]

yea, agreed. example A)



http://www.snorkels.com.au/pictures/4467/9/2859079-1.jpg
Plus unless the vehicles black it'll tend to stand out.

On a side note, I didn't know Aussies rock american rebel flags :confused: ..... In the background of the 1st pic

That's look great lifted, black front bush bar, big rubber, black or gray wheels, you know, a bit of "gear" :thumbsup:

[DJ BoNiOmArIo]

that black one with the snorkel looks badass !!!

[OBXJeep]

maybe once I get mine paid off along with some other debts I'll add that to my wishlist. :D

[OBXJeep]

It'll blend in fairly well I guess with the theme I've got going

[Marlin]

It's look good I reckon. The front area turning down looks a bit gumby, but its obviously like that for a reason.

[Robert Palmer]

Looks great on the black Jeep. On the Silver one? Not so much. LOL

[Burner]

I am just trying to find out more info on this for my 08 Overland 3.0L diesel but I have also found a site that does make a cold air intake for our truck as well. Just waiting to hear back from them before I post more on the company. But that snorkel looks awsome on your Jeep

[Knightrider03m]

Looks great on the black Jeep. On the Silver one? Not so much. LOL

Thats because black is were its at :lol:

[OBXJeep]

anyone ps savy enough to throw

http://www.snorkels.com.au/pictures/4467/2/2859082-1.jpg

on this ?

http://jeepgarage.org/picture.php?albumid=19&pictureid=343

I don't have the time to take another pic at the moment but thats the closest thing I had in my albums on jg :)

[Marlin]

Where's Robpp?

[DGoral31]

yea, agreed. example A)


http://www.snorkels.com.au/pictures/4467/9/2859079-1.jpg


I just barfed in my mouth a little :worried:

[thex2]

Where does the AM/FM antenna move to?

[Marlin]

Where does the AM/FM antenna move to?

That's a good point!

Export models don't have the horrible antenna that you guys gey!

I wonder if the developer allowed for it?

[OBXJeep]

Oooo yea, I didn't think of that. I don't know.

[White Chocolate]

Wow I actually really like that! Looks like its meant to be there.

[OBXJeep]

Wow I actually really like that! Looks like its meant to be there.

Really? you think it looks like it's meant to be there? While I'm a back and forth fan of it, I don't think it looks meant to be. Doesn't flow smoothly, but hey it's a step in the right direction. WKs definately need a snorkel.

[Marlin]

IMO, looks fine on a "tuff truck", ie, lifted, bars, slider, big tires etc.... but looks absolutely shit on a stock one.

[DGoral31]

its kind of an ugly snorkle

[OBXJeep]

IMO, looks fine on a "tuff truck", ie, lifted, bars, slider, big tires etc.... but looks absolutely shit on a stock one.


yea looks badass on the 1st pic.

[DGoral31]

yea looks badass on the 1st pic.

Really?? I think in comparison it looks better than the silver one, but in general thats a pretty ugly snorkel... there are ones out there that are much sleeker in design and less "in your face" check out this one for a Tundra...

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs949.snc4/74195_452636591723_171347011723_5597589_7197278_n. jpg

[1_\/\_WK]

Does anyone have any pics of a snorkel "in action"? lol

[OBXJeep]

Really?? I think in comparison it looks better than the silver one, but in general thats a pretty ugly snorkel... there are ones out there that are much sleeker in design and less "in your face" check out this one for a Tundra...

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs949.snc4/74195_452636591723_171347011723_5597589_7197278_n. jpg

Really? I think this one is literally in your face. Well, in your passengers face but it is the passenger so f'm hahaha

[Marlin]

lol, I hope that was tongue in cheek DGora? :p

How would one open the hood? lol

[OBXJeep]

I'm looking for something sleek kinda like this.....

http://www.cunningham.me.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_3543.jpg

There's no head on shot of the one for the WK so idk how sleek it is.

And I was just thinking I could always paint the snorkel to match the body until it got to the A-Pillar.....hmmmmm

[OBXJeep]

http://www.rocky-road.com/grandsnorkel.html

They've got the snorkel ^ here for $429. Same place I got my lift kit.

[DGoral31]

:wtf:

http://image.4wheeloffroad.com/f/11724446+w750+st0/131_0901_03_z+cheap_4x4_truck_building+custom_snor kel.jpg

[DGoral31]

lol, I hope that was tongue in cheek DGora? :p

How would one open the hood? lol


lol no clue

[OBXJeep]

:wtf:

http://image.4wheeloffroad.com/f/11724446+w750+st0/131_0901_03_z+cheap_4x4_truck_building+custom_snor kel.jpg


HaHaHa yea I saw that and wondered the samething too.

[xhjeep]

This is the Airflow snorkel on my CRD Commander.

http://users.tpg.com.au/klgreen/commander/images/Snorkel&Rhino%201.jpg

[OBXJeep]

This is the Airflow snorkel on my CRD Commander.

http://users.tpg.com.au/klgreen/commander/images/Snorkel&Rhino%201.jpg


How do you like it? As far as how it flows or do you think it is overly obtrusive?

Nice pics and mods on you site btw :thumbsup:

[suzieque]

I have yet to see an underhood shot of the snorkel on a WK CRD, I'd like to see how it hooks to the airbox.

[OBXJeep]

I have yet to see an underhood shot of the snorkel on a WK CRD, I'd like to see how it hooks to the airbox.

x2

[xhjeep]

How do you like it? As far as how it flows or do you think it is overly obtrusive?

Nice pics and mods on you site btw :thumbsup:

First impressions?? Yes a bit chunky but you get use to it and it kind of suits the lines of the Commander. As for choices?? There isn't any other than take it or leave it. Airflow (as far as I know) are the only company that make a snorkel for the Commander at least here in Oz anyway. I'd rather have this snorkel than not for river crossings - certainly takes the worry out of a rather expensive diesel repair or more likely complete replacement if the donk gulps water. The other benefit for me is the cooler cleaner air drawn in up higher on our "bulldust (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bulldust)" dirt roads and desert driving...Worth every cent of the $500 it costs but takes 4 - 5 hrs to install and I think there is a slight improvement in fuel economy and power from the "Ram Effect" but then I also have a DPChip (http://www.dpchip.com/) (Diesel Power Chip) installed so plenty of torque - hard to tell without a dyno test.

For under hood pics see: Fitting Instructions (http://users.tpg.com.au/klgreen/commander/Docs/SD003DE_S003DInstructionsbooklet.pdf)

[OBXJeep]

Yea, I had an incident with a water hole that was alot deeper than I thought and apparently deep further than I could reach with the stick I had. Long story short, the engine I have is actually 10k miles less than what the odometer reads. Got it from a rear end total

[suzieque]

For under hood pics see: Fitting Instructions (http://users.tpg.com.au/klgreen/commander/Docs/SD003DE_S003DInstructionsbooklet.pdf)

thanks for the instructions, must be a bit unnerving to take a hole saw to your fender. :eek:

I actually came up with an idea for much cheaper and probably less attractive snorkel solution. Its a temporary type of solution for those that may end up in water around hood level. I will post some pics in the spring once I do the fabrication.

[OBXJeep]

Yea I was thinking that too as soon as I saw those pictures. hahaha.
I'm definately interested in seeing those pictures of what you've got in mind.

[DGoral31]

Jeep Wrangler Sahara's have pretty cool stock snorkels... they are very modest and sit under the hood above the air box allowing water to be above the engine just a couple of inches... hard to find a good pic online

[xhjeep]

thanks for the instructions, must be a bit unnerving to take a hole saw to your fender. :eek:

I actually came up with an idea for much cheaper and probably less attractive snorkel solution. Its a temporary type of solution for those that may end up in water around hood level. I will post some pics in the spring once I do the fabrication.


Just in case your not aware, Airflow snorkels for GC & Commander are now available in the US from Rocky Road (http://www.rocky-road.com/commander.html) and about $100.00 cheaper than Oz & way less freight so maybe that makes a big difference..but then I'm interested to see yours & yes it's certainly cold sweat with the hole saw but then the snorkel comes with an excellent template...Need to take it nice & easy with the thin metal though.

[Shane]

Has anyone actually installed on a 5.7L yet?

[Miguel.Soto]

Where did you get the roof rack with the lights? it is bad ass.

[QUOTE=Marlin;286256]I know some of you may be interested in this guys, been a long time coming!
With a few mods it will also fit the petrol (gas to you Yankees :)) models as well.

Airflow is the brand.

Apparently, it's a 3.5 to 5 hour fit.
http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt229/Jeeptheone/Jeep%20Appreciation%20Day%202010/DSCF4743.jpg

[OBXJeep]

Where did you get the roof rack with the lights? it is bad ass.

[QUOTE=Marlin;286256]I know some of you may be interested in this guys, been a long time coming!
With a few mods it will also fit the petrol (gas to you Yankees :)) models as well.

Airflow is the brand.

Apparently, it's a 3.5 to 5 hour fit.
http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt229/Jeeptheone/Jeep%20Appreciation%20Day%202010/DSCF4743.jpg

Pretty sure they were purchased seperately though I don't know the owner personally. They either drilled out the holes and mounted them, themselves or the rack came pre-drilled. There are also light mount accessories for some racks.

[xhjeep]

[QUOTE=Miguel.Soto;343036]Where did you get the roof rack with the lights? it is bad ass.

[QUOTE=Marlin;286256]I know some of you may be interested in this guys, been a long time coming!
With a few mods it will also fit the petrol (gas to you Yankees :)) models as well.

Airflow is the brand.

Apparently, it's a 3.5 to 5 hour fit.


Took me + friend 5 hrs to fit my snorkel but that was on a Commander. One thing though you need a plastic rivet kit to fix the wheel arch liner in. Don't buy Jeep though, too expensive. Airflow supply a kit (not part of snorkel kit) with riveting tool. As for the roof rack, Rhino make a beauty with all attachments for spare tyre on top, jerry can holders, tie-down eye bolts, shovel holder, hi-lift jack holder plus individual clip on brackets for driving lights....I have 4 but not fitted yet... Next job.