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Was looking at the Rugged Ridge snorkel for the Jeep Wrangler JL 2022 Rubi and I came across this for $200. Has any forum member used this?
I dont know if we are allowed to post outside links.....but here is where I found it. And another one even cheaper.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/305461004976?_trkparms=itmf=1&aid=1110006&rkt=4&mech=1&algv=SimplAMLv11PairwiseFitmentPromotionV2WithCassiniQueryEmbRecallKatReco&pmt=1&amclksrc=ITM&sd=167912845432&sid=AQAKAAAAEIXK31rP6CuFAIPagEBGKmU=&itm=305461004976&noa=0&plcampt=0:12164463014&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&brand=Unbranded&asc=20240415110138&ao=1&rk=4&pid=101875&b=1&mehot=none&lsid=100&meid=d8433da4eca34572bc509d8dd58f53f0&pg=2332490&_trksid=p2332490.c101875.m1851&itmprp=cksum:305461004976d8433da4eca34572bc509d8dd58f53f0|enc:AQAKAAABMCggmqi%2BjGBvS8WShKTeLW5J2g6qXnzgH61T5t8ujPfO4ZJHWSDajmSreRV%2BXNto1elxKNVVM64kNmwVgiMN2szhK0tlR1011FXMzSAB1PUgJxpfezGaY%2F0lJqmTMImfCZIteNNV%2BzeqrGQ1XhKQIF%2FL0Xh2yoX5SZDkeJjvz7rwwsmQBzGpvUto3A7b3mxGgaRGClXAcPxVdc%2BbSD2%2BTqhMOJzC9l28w%2BOATN7J9sAKO%2Bs%2F%2BhT%2FB7DivNe%2BNV7grOYzSO5C3M0TiChcAuUvLSIgISAKD8EKlxOGtxKLYUZn%2F3rbLKc9U6csRRxsWyGs2chIwqi2tA7JVJ8ItrN7i5LwaS1dkYfmcwoODvx77rqX%2B3294nKZZSUEjV18EbIMAG9iZPdjpsE4rZxmUlLo4xY%3D|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2332490

https://www.amazon.com/Snorkel-Wrangler-2018-2021-Gladiator-2020-2023/dp/B0DB7YFX2B/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1CQ2CVAK3RWIU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.P-faps0MVB7EetpzbFaC3z13X5-DjRDs36xeP5lrCm_ADbqpsYVjDtizgX_DGYQeZ_pcttmnW8JvfLBaelj4EdCcjeT9UmrOBNjz7khD-J0ofDf80nXoj0e_eFq47HT6Z4PBT3KUauHT1tpumXqJFJ-p5k5kR0zCnGQlc_MjNG1vJXLnyDSbBXsOm8OMF4W1CTgaEcr3yi3-655RFu_MZNm2XUrU42FEhnC45jv4KLk.HRzXeuz4IkSU5ivNCPY3emdstW8KIvwaLdwuMV43Ic0&dib_tag=se&keywords=snorkel+jeep+wrangler+JL&qid=1768736734&sprefix=snorkel+jeep+wrangler+jl,aps,386&sr=8-2
I painted body color. I'll upload a better picture when I get at my computer.

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So you got the knock off? And if you feel its good quality can you post the link you got it from?
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Was looking at the Rugged Ridge snorkel for the Jeep Wrangler JL 2022 Rubi and I came across this for $200. Has any forum member used this?
I dont know if we are allowed to post outside links.....but here is where I found it. And another one even cheaper.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/305461004976?_trkparms=itmf=1&aid=1110006&rkt=4&mech=1&algv=SimplAMLv11PairwiseFitmentPromotionV2WithCassiniQueryEmbRecallKatReco&pmt=1&amclksrc=ITM&sd=167912845432&sid=AQAKAAAAEIXK31rP6CuFAIPagEBGKmU=&itm=305461004976&noa=0&plcampt=0:12164463014&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&brand=Unbranded&asc=20240415110138&ao=1&rk=4&pid=101875&b=1&mehot=none&lsid=100&meid=d8433da4eca34572bc509d8dd58f53f0&pg=2332490&_trksid=p2332490.c101875.m1851&itmprp=cksum:305461004976d8433da4eca34572bc509d8dd58f53f0|enc:AQAKAAABMCggmqi%2BjGBvS8WShKTeLW5J2g6qXnzgH61T5t8ujPfO4ZJHWSDajmSreRV%2BXNto1elxKNVVM64kNmwVgiMN2szhK0tlR1011FXMzSAB1PUgJxpfezGaY%2F0lJqmTMImfCZIteNNV%2BzeqrGQ1XhKQIF%2FL0Xh2yoX5SZDkeJjvz7rwwsmQBzGpvUto3A7b3mxGgaRGClXAcPxVdc%2BbSD2%2BTqhMOJzC9l28w%2BOATN7J9sAKO%2Bs%2F%2BhT%2FB7DivNe%2BNV7grOYzSO5C3M0TiChcAuUvLSIgISAKD8EKlxOGtxKLYUZn%2F3rbLKc9U6csRRxsWyGs2chIwqi2tA7JVJ8ItrN7i5LwaS1dkYfmcwoODvx77rqX%2B3294nKZZSUEjV18EbIMAG9iZPdjpsE4rZxmUlLo4xY%3D|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2332490

https://www.amazon.com/Snorkel-Wrangler-2018-2021-Gladiator-2020-2023/dp/B0DB7YFX2B/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1CQ2CVAK3RWIU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.P-faps0MVB7EetpzbFaC3z13X5-DjRDs36xeP5lrCm_ADbqpsYVjDtizgX_DGYQeZ_pcttmnW8JvfLBaelj4EdCcjeT9UmrOBNjz7khD-J0ofDf80nXoj0e_eFq47HT6Z4PBT3KUauHT1tpumXqJFJ-p5k5kR0zCnGQlc_MjNG1vJXLnyDSbBXsOm8OMF4W1CTgaEcr3yi3-655RFu_MZNm2XUrU42FEhnC45jv4KLk.HRzXeuz4IkSU5ivNCPY3emdstW8KIvwaLdwuMV43Ic0&dib_tag=se&keywords=snorkel+jeep+wrangler+JL&qid=1768736734&sprefix=snorkel+jeep+wrangler+jl,aps,386&sr=8-2
Yes. I have both the Rugged Ridge on my Willys and a Amazon copy on my wife's Rubicon.
The Rugged Ridge is better and stronger than the Amazon copy.
I made some mods to the Rugged Ridge on my Willys. I did not like the snorkel blocking my view along the window pillar. Be careful not to tighten the hose clamps to tight as it will deform the tube. I left the hose clamps off.
Works great. Clean fresh air.

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So you got the knock off? And if you feel its good quality can you post the link you got it from?
Many thanks
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I got mine on ebay, I don't remember the seller.
As for knock off it's possible it's from the same tooling. Once upon a time I was a patternmaker working for man that also had an aluminum foundry. Quite often a customer would come in with an idea, we would make the tooling and sell the castings to the customer. One day I asked why we didn't charge for the tooling his answer was "they are locked into buying castings from me I own the tooling".
When I started making tooling for my own business quite often I'd make a prototype tool. I'd ask if I could make the production tool and the answer was: no we're having the tool made in China along with the parts.
 
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Ok so I guess eBay or Amazon would be the same deal
 

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I got mine on ebay, I don't remember the seller.
As for knock off it's possible it's from the same tooling. Once upon a time I was a patternmaker working for man that also had an aluminum foundry. Quite often a customer would come in with an idea, we would make the tooling and sell the castings to the customer. One day I asked why we didn't charge for the tooling his answer was "they are locked into buying castings from me I own the tooling".
When I started making tooling for my own business quite often I'd make a prototype tool. I'd ask if I could make the production tool and the answer was: no we're having the tool made in China along with the parts.
The may use the same molds or tooling but what I have found is the plastic on the knock offs is thinner and inferior to the original manufacturer. Rugged Ridge .
On my wife's Rubicon with the knock off I had to form a piece of sheet metal to install in the inside of the tube to stop it from collapsing.
 

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The may use the same molds or tooling but what I have found is the plastic on the knock offs is thinner and inferior to the original manufacturer. Rugged Ridge .
On my wife's Rubicon with the knock off I had to form a piece of sheet metal to install in the inside of the tube to stop it from collapsing.
I can't comment on the RR snorkle but the snorkle I recieved seemed of good quality and it came with steel rings for under where the clamps install to prevent the collapse people were complaining about.

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I have installed the Rugged Ridge snorkel paint matched. Don't over tighten hose clamps. You will crush the tubes. The Hi snorkle doesn't seal at the base. Use black sealant to solve that.

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So the Chinesium snorkels are ranging from $100 odd to $250 on fleabay and Amazon. I think I'll pick the cheapest one and see otherwise upgrade to Rugged ridge.
 

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I have the Rugged Ridge one. Here it is in action.

I have done hundreds of deep water crossings.

These are 4000 miles from home.



The first minute has two deep river crossings.
 

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So the Chinesium snorkels are ranging from $100 odd to $250 on fleabay and Amazon. I think I'll pick the cheapest one and see otherwise upgrade to Rugged ridge.
The Amazon snorkle you linked to has the anti crush rings to prevent the collapse @Poorboyjeeper spoke about, as can be seen in this image.
The ring is white may be plastic, the snorkle I got on ebay had steel rings.

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The Amazon snorkle you linked to has the anti crush rings to prevent the collapse @Poorboyjeeper spoke about, as can be seen in this image.
The ring is white may be plastic, the snorkle I got on ebay had steel rings.

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Can you find the eBay link?
 
 







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