Innovative*Modular*Design*Now*Available*for 3.6L*V6*Equipped*2012-2013*Jeep*Wrangler*JK Suwanee,*Ga.*(October*30,*2012)*–*Following the*overwhelming*feedback*from*Jeep®*owners*online*and*the success*of*theRugged*Ridge®*Modular*XHD*Snorkel*System*for*2007-2011*Jeep*Wrangler*JK*3.8L*V6,**Omix-*ADA®,*today*announcedthe*availability*of*its*new,*patent*pending*Rugged*Ridge*Modular*XHD*Snorkel*System*for*two*and*four-door*JeepWrangler*JK*models*from*2012-2013*equipped*with*the*3.6L*V6*Pentastar engine. The*new*Modular*XHD*Snorkel*System*is*available in*easily*interchangeable*high*and*lowmounts,*and relocates*the*vulnerable*stock*air*intake*through an*internal*duct*system*justbelow*the*windshield.*This*new*design*provides*optimum*performance*and*protection*aswell*as*a*great*look*over*existing,*more*conspicuous*options.*Installation*requires*onlyminor*modifications*to the*internal*fender*flange*and*avoids the*major*cutting*that*other*kitsmay require. Featuring*the*option*of*a*high-mount*‘ram’*design*or*the*standard*low-*mount intake,*JK*ownerscan*easily*customize the*installation*and functionality*of*their*new*Rugged*Ridge*snorkelsystem*to*best*suit*the*needs*and*off-road conditions*they*may*face,*including tackling*harshdusty trails*or*deep*water*fordings. The*standard*Modular*XHD*Snorkel*System*comes with*a*low-*mount*intake*that*is*locatedaway*from*the*front*of*the*vehicle, a**safer**position* that**prevents**dangerous**exposure**to*water*during*fording*of*rivers*and*streams.*An*optional*high-mount ‘ram’*accessory*movesthe*air*intake*up*an*additional*21-inches to*the*top*of*the*windshield for*deeper*water*crossing.The*new*design**also**benefits**from**the**ability**to**draw**cool* air**from*outside*the*hot*engine*bay*where*the factory*air*box is*located. Rugged*Ridge’s*snorkel*is*manufactured*from*durable*heavy*gauge*plastic,*mandrel*bent*aluminum*and*high temperature silicone*connecting*hoses.*A*built-in*valve*allows*owners*to*clean and*drain a catch*basin,*preventing water*from*entering the intake*system*while*out*on the*trail.*Because*this*system*retains the*use*of*factory*style*air filters,*it*is*not*compatible*withother aftermarket*cold*air intake*kits*and*snorkels. “When*JK*owners*were*asked*online*what*they*would*like*in*a snorkel*design, the response*was*overwhelming,”*said*Patrick Bennett,**Product**Development*Manager**at**Omix-ADA.*“Feedback*poured*in,*starting*an amazing*interactiveprocess*between*JK*owners*and*our*engineers*to*work*together*on*a totally*newconcept.*After extensive*research*and*development,*the*new*Modular*XHD*SnorkelSystem*is finally*a*reality,*delivering*on the*best*of*these*ideas*and*creating arevolutionary*new*product.” [...]
Innovative*Modular*Design*Now*Available*for 3.6L*V6*Equipped*2012-2013*Jeep*Wrangler*JK
Suwanee,*Ga.*(October*30,*2012)*–*Following the*overwhelming*feedback*from*Jeep®*owners*online*and*the success*of*theRugged*Ridge®*Modular*XHD*Snorkel*System*for*2007-2011*Jeep*Wrangler*JK*3.8L*V6,**Omix-*ADA®,*today*announcedthe*availability*of*its*new,*patent*pending*Rugged*Ridge*Modular*XHD*Snorkel*System*for*two*and*four-door*JeepWrangler*JK*models*from*2012-2013*equipped*with*the*3.6L*V6*Pentastar engine.
The*new*Modular*XHD*Snorkel*System*is*available in*easily*interchangeable*high*and*lowmounts,*and relocates*the*vulnerable*stock*air*intake*through an*internal*duct*system*justbelow*the*windshield.*This*new*design*provides*optimum*performance*and*protection*aswell*as*a*great*look*over*existing,*more*conspicuous*options.*Installation*requires*onlyminor*modifications*to the*internal*fender*flange*and*avoids the*major*cutting*that*other*kitsmay require.
Featuring*the*option*of*a*high-mount*‘ram’*design*or*the*standard*low-*mount intake,*JK*ownerscan*easily*customize the*installation*and functionality*of*their*new*Rugged*Ridge*snorkelsystem*to*best*suit*the*needs*and*off-road conditions*they*may*face,*including tackling*harshdusty trails*or*deep*water*fordings.
The*standard*Modular*XHD*Snorkel*System*comes with*a*low-*mount*intake*that*is*locatedaway*from*the*front*of*the*vehicle, a**safer**position* that**prevents**dangerous**exposure**to*water*during*fording*of*rivers*and*streams.*An*optional*high-mount ‘ram’*accessory*movesthe*air*intake*up*an*additional*21-inches to*the*top*of*the*windshield for*deeper*water*crossing.The*new*design**also**benefits**from**the**ability**to**draw**cool* air**from*outside*the*hot*engine*bay*where*the factory*air*box
is*located.

Rugged*Ridge’s*snorkel*is*manufactured*from*durable*heavy*gauge*plastic,*mandrel*bent*aluminum*and*high temperature silicone*connecting*hoses.*A*built-in*valve*allows*owners*to*clean and*drain a catch*basin,*preventing water*from*entering the intake*system*while*out*on the*trail.*Because*this*system*retains the*use*of*factory*style*air filters,*it*is*not*compatible*withother aftermarket*cold*air intake*kits*and*snorkels.
“When*JK*owners*were*asked*online*what*they*would*like*in*a snorkel*design, the response*was*overwhelming,”*said*Patrick Bennett,**Product**Development*Manager**at**Omix-ADA.*“Feedback*poured*in,*starting*an amazing*interactiveprocess*between*JK*owners*and*our*engineers*to*work*together*on*a totally*newconcept.*After extensive*research*and*development,*the*new*Modular*XHD*SnorkelSystem*is finally*a*reality,*delivering*on the*best*of*these*ideas*and*creating arevolutionary*new*product.”
Rugged Ridge*Modular XHD*Snorkel*Systems are*covered*by*a*new*industryleading five-year*limited*warranty and*are*available**online*and*through*select*Jeepand*off-road*parts/accessories*retailers*nationwide,*starting at**$319.99.**For**more*information**on**Rugged**Ridge’s**complete**line**of**high-quality**Jeep**and*off-road*products,*or*to*find*an*approved*retailer,*please*contact*RuggedRidge*at*(770)*614-6101*or*visit*their website*at*www.RuggedRidge.com.
Part*Numbers:
New!*Modular*XHD*Snorkel*Low*Mount,*12-13*Wrangler*3.6L*********************************** ***************17756.08
New!*Modular*XHD*Snorkel Kit*,*12-13*Wrangler*3.6L************************************************** ***************17756.21
Modular*XHD*Snorkel*Low*Mount,*07-11*Wrangler*3.8L*********************************************** ***************17756.06
Modular*XHD*Snorkel*Kit*,*07-11*Wrangler*3.8L************************************************************** ***************17556.20
Modular*XHD*Snorkel High*Mount*W/Ram*Intake,*07-13*Wrangler*3.8L*&*3.6L *******************17756.07
*Includes*Low*Mount*&*Ram*High*Mount
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Innovative*Modular*Design*Now*Available*for 3.6L*V6*Equipped*2012-2013*Jeep*Wrangler*JK

The*new*Modular*XHD*Snorkel*System*is*available in*easily*interchangeable*high*and*lowmounts,*and relocates*the*vulnerable*stock*air*intake*through an*internal*duct*system*justbelow*the*windshield.*This*new*design*provides*optimum*performance*and*protection*aswell*as*a*great*look*over*existing,*more*conspicuous*options.*Installation*requires*onlyminor*modifications*to the*internal*fender*flange*and*avoids the*major*cutting*that*other*kitsmay require.
Featuring*the*option*of*a*high-mount*‘ram’*design*or*the*standard*low-*mount intake,*JK*ownerscan*easily*customize the*installation*and functionality*of*their*new*Rugged*Ridge*snorkelsystem*to*best*suit*the*needs*and*off-road conditions*they*may*face,*including tackling*harshdusty trails*or*deep*water*fordings.
The*standard*Modular*XHD*Snorkel*System*comes with*a*low-*mount*intake*that*is*locatedaway*from*the*front*of*the*vehicle, a**safer**position* that**prevents**dangerous**exposure**to*water*during*fording*of*rivers*and*streams.*An*optional*high-mount ‘ram’*accessory*movesthe*air*intake*up*an*additional*21-inches to*the*top*of*the*windshield for*deeper*water*crossing.The*new*design**also**benefits**from**the**ability**to**draw**cool* air**from*outside*the*hot*engine*bay*where*the factory*air*box
is*located.

Rugged*Ridge’s*snorkel*is*manufactured*from*durable*heavy*gauge*plastic,*mandrel*bent*aluminum*and*high temperature silicone*connecting*hoses.*A*built-in*valve*allows*owners*to*clean and*drain a catch*basin,*preventing water*from*entering the intake*system*while*out*on the*trail.*Because*this*system*retains the*use*of*factory*style*air filters,*it*is*not*compatible*withother aftermarket*cold*air intake*kits*and*snorkels.
“When*JK*owners*were*asked*online*what*they*would*like*in*a snorkel*design, the response*was*overwhelming,”*said*Patrick Bennett,**Product**Development*Manager**at**Omix-ADA.*“Feedback*poured*in,*starting*an amazing*interactiveprocess*between*JK*owners*and*our*engineers*to*work*together*on*a totally*newconcept.*After extensive*research*and*development,*the*new*Modular*XHD*SnorkelSystem*is finally*a*reality,*delivering*on the*best*of*these*ideas*and*creating arevolutionary*new*product.”
Rugged Ridge*Modular XHD*Snorkel*Systems are*covered*by*a*new*industryleading five-year*limited*warranty and*are*available**online*and*through*select*Jeepand*off-road*parts/accessories*retailers*nationwide,*starting at**$319.99.**For**more*information**on**Rugged**Ridge’s**complete**line**of**high-quality**Jeep**and*off-road*products,*or*to*find*an*approved*retailer,*please*contact*RuggedRidge*at*(770)*614-6101*or*visit*their website*at*www.RuggedRidge.com.
Part*Numbers:
New!*Modular*XHD*Snorkel*Low*Mount,*12-13*Wrangler*3.6L*********************************** ***************17756.08
New!*Modular*XHD*Snorkel Kit*,*12-13*Wrangler*3.6L************************************************** ***************17756.21
Modular*XHD*Snorkel*Low*Mount,*07-11*Wrangler*3.8L*********************************************** ***************17756.06
Modular*XHD*Snorkel*Kit*,*07-11*Wrangler*3.8L************************************************************** ***************17556.20
Modular*XHD*Snorkel High*Mount*W/Ram*Intake,*07-13*Wrangler*3.8L*&*3.6L *******************17756.07
*Includes*Low*Mount*&*Ram*High*Mount
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