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So, I finally got my jeep, and I am trying to make it the way I want it. And due to a large amount of credit card bills, and student loans that have piled up during college (thanks penn state) I unfortunately cannot spend the amount of money that I want on my jeep this year.

So I am asking the opinion of those who have more experience than me what they think my priorities shall be. Shall I spend money on a snorkel this spring, or save that money towards a small lift and new tires. One part of me says snorkel, but the other part is thinking “Why get a snorkel if I don’t have the tires to handle going through some more muck.” Which would you guys recommend.
 
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gruf said:
So, I finally got my jeep, and I am trying to make it the way I want it. And due to a large amount of credit card bills, and student loans that have piled up during college (thanks penn state) I unfortunately cannot spend the amount of money that I want on my jeep this year.

So I am asking the opinion of those who have more experience than me what they think my priorities shall be. Shall I spend money on a snorkel this spring, or save that money towards a small lift and new tires. One part of me says snorkel, but the other part is thinking “Why get a snorkel if I don’t have the tires to handle going through some more muck.” Which would you guys recommend.
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If you plan on splashing around in mud and water, I would go for the snorkel first. If you get the lift and tires first, you will only take more chances.
 
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Pick up a set of Rubi take off springs, Rubi tires, add a Tera Level kit, that will give you a little lift cheap, and get you close to a 33" tire. With the left over money, raise your breather lines and get a snorkel if you plan to play in the water, skid plates if you plan to play on the rocks.
 
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Well, interest rates suck, so maybe you should make an extra loan or credit card payment so you can hook your Jeep up sooner. Just a thought.

If you must mod now, you can go for Rubicon take offs and a budget boost for cheap, especially if they're used items and you install yourself. If you're thinking bigger than that right away, then go for the snorkel.
 
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If you are going for a snorkel, then look at the AEV kit (I think it's the easiest kit and like the idea of cutting the hood and not the body). I would also look at the "smilin bob breather kit" to extend your axles and tranny breather lines to your air box so you get the most out of your snorkel.

Otherwise, I would go option two like everyone mentioned until you get some money built up.....there are plenty of Rubicon take-offs that you can get to give a little stiffer suspension and mild lift out of your Jeep. At one point members were selling cheap or giving away Rubi take-offs and selling their Rubi MT tires cheap.

Good luck on your decision.
 
#7 ·
I will have some Rubicon take off wheels and tires for sale soon. I will also donate my 2 door Rubicon springs and shocks for free if you want them. We can get get you hooked up for cheek. Let us know what you want to do. Don't pay anyone to install anything. We got that covered too. What kind of budget are you looking at?
 
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Thank you for your advice. I have actually been pondering this decision for some time. I considered getting Rubi springs and tires, but knowing me I will be wishing that I had got the lift and tires that I had wanted, and end up getting a lift and tires in a year or two anyway. So I have decided to wait to get a lift until I can get the lift I want, and a set of good 33” tires and new 15” rims. I know this will cost me, probably around $2400.

As for the snorkel, I have pretty much decided on the AEV snorkel, have been back and forth about getting a pre-filter or not. But since I have decided to make sure I get the credit card monkey off my back first, I think the lift may have to wait until the fall, at least. But I believe I can get the snorkel come the spring.
 
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gruf said:
Thank you for your advice. I have actually been pondering this decision for some time. I considered getting Rubi springs and tires, but knowing me I will be wishing that I had got the lift and tires that I had wanted, and end up getting a lift and tires in a year or two anyway. So I have decided to wait to get a lift until I can get the lift I want, and a set of good 33” tires and new 15” rims. I know this will cost me, probably around $2400.

As for the snorkel, I have pretty much decided on the AEV snorkel, have been back and forth about getting a pre-filter or not. But since I have decided to make sure I get the credit card monkey off my back first, I think the lift may have to wait until the fall, at least. But I believe I can get the snorkel come the spring.
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The Pre-Filter is designed for dusty areas where as the ram air snorkel by AEV is meant for more "tree" type conditions.

For the lift, look at Egg's post. He can hook you up with Rubi take-offs (minus tires) for free. That will give you a little more suspension lift than the stock X or sahara.
 
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I can see you really want the snorkel so I guess that's what you need to get. Everyone makes their own priority mod list. I think most of us here though would say do low budget lift items from Rubi takeoffs to get more real trail usability. This is considering your budget issues. The snorkel looks great and is a real cold air intake.

I would caution that there are many problems that can arise from putting your Jeep in deep water. Especially if you don't know what can go wrong. (pulleys, horn, electric fan, diff breathers, clutch, electronics ) this is the short list:D
 
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SNORKEL FIRST! Best insurance policy!!!!!!!!!! Take it form someone who know just why!

As for snorkel mfg, i like AEV's but..... i wheel and hunt both here and in Maine where temps drop below 0 alot! Pastic's durabilty properties decrease in extreme cold temps. With some of the areas i go into i would shatter the thing in a heart beat on some of the tight roads i run during hunting season etc!

I have River Raiders snorkel with Gator-hyde coating in black. I have not one sratch or chip in the costing or snorkel after 3 years! :beer: Also i have there hardline direct kit which is 100% air tight with the all the clamps in place! I personally dont 100% trust the attachment of AEV's or the fact of possable cracking if hit hard enough in cold weather. not trying to bash those who have it ither. everyone has there own wheeling style and needs

I live in Blackwood, if anytime you want to stop and see it let me know
 
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You said you were planning on spending $2400 on wheels/33s. If you went with soft 8s and Duratracs you could get a set of 5 for around $1300. Then you could get a rk stock mod. 4wd.com has them for 400 with free shipping til the end of today.
 
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I vote booze and strippers!:D

Oh... On your Jeep. I always tell people going into a built to armor up first. Skids, bumpers, rockers and diff protection will help to save your vulnerable parts and let you play while your figuring out the rest. Just my opinion though. Best of luck.

Oh yeah... Snorkle = :rainbow2:.... Once again, just my opinion.
 
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RoCk-NeSs MoNsTeR said:
I vote booze and strippers!:D

Oh... On your Jeep. I always tell people going into a built to armor up first. Skids, bumpers, rockers and diff protection will help to save your vulnerable parts and let you play while your figuring out the rest. Just my opinion though. Best of luck.

Oh yeah... Snorkle = :rainbow2:.... Once again, just my opinion.
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BACK TO KANSAS HEATHEN!!! I mean I recommend a snorkel for where we live and wheel. :grinpimp:

But the booze and strippers sounds like a good plan too! We have some deep puddles out here on the East Coast though. However... I may be a little biased as I may have accidentally driven through a puddle that was a little too deep at one point... Whatever you go with just drive within your (and your vehicle's) limits! Happy wheelin! :beer:;)
 
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