Good news! DriveOffroad has the EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK at the Rugged Ridge Modular XHD Snorkel System.  Rugged Ridge debuted this new product at SEMA 2011 in Las Vegas, where it won a SEMA Media Award.

We are told the snorkel will be available first quarter 2012.  This quality piece relocates the vulnerable stock air intake to reduce risk of hydro-lock or clogging your filter full of dust. Following the mutli-piece functionality of the other Modular Rugged Ridge products, the Snorkel System can be configured as a low mount intake, where air is taken in by the windshield, or as a high mount using the optional Ram High Mount Intake that extends an additional 21″ to the top of the windshield.

Also, this isn’t just some cheap piece of plastic. Manufactured from premium thermoformed plastic, mandrel bent aluminum, and high-temp silicone hoses ensure that this snorkel system will hold up to the elements. Built in manual drain valves channel away excess water from entering the intake.

Furthermore, for those worried about having to hack up your Jeep to install it, never fear. Minimal modification to the fender is the only requirement as opposed to more invasive kits. The lower air cleaner box installs in place of the OEM so you’ll be up and running in no time.

Check out these other pics of the Modular XHD Snorkel System installed:

Rugged Ridge has just released an exciting new lightweight bumper setup for JK Wranglers and we have plenty in stock!

Here’s what they have to say about this new product:

Designed to be a whole new look while being extremely light weight. Save on fuel and helps the environment. The Bumper is all Aluminum but uses the current steel XHD D-rings. Each bumper comes with a built in top filler plate. Each new XHD has cutouts and mounting points for the factory fog lights and a great looking “Jeep® Style” front slat look that will make this bumper stand out. If you want to run a winch, simply remove the filler plate and attach the optional JK Winch mounting plate (Steel Plate).The XHD Aluminum bumper is approximately 80lbs+ lighter than the average steel off road bumper. Government studies show a fuel economy benefit of 2% for every 100lbs of weight savings.

Available Components:
• Aluminum Center Section with Steel D-Rings
• Stubby Bumper Ends – Aluminum
• JK Winch Plate – Special design for this bumper & fits all standard bottom mount winches
• Special Aluminum Over-rider with forward slope

Weight Savings:
• Aluminum XHD Bumper (Standard Configuration*): 26.9 lbs.
• OE Plastic Bumper: 35.7 lbs.
• Average Steel Off Road Bumper: 110+ lbs.

*Standard Configuration: Bumper Base, Filler Plate & D-Rings. The optional Hoop Over-rider, Stubby Ends & Winch Plate make the maximum overall weight of the bumper 62.6 lbs.

Click here to get one today!