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Re: DIY Safari Snorkel install
i checkened out it's at ARB as i type
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i checkened out it's at ARB as i type
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Dont list all ya mods, you will only be more upset when i get further
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Re: DIY Safari Snorkel install
You're not the only one Chester. I had ARB install my Safari Snorkle back in October. I'm very happy with the job they didn't. last thing I wanted was to muck it up and have a completely shite looking vehicle.Originally posted by chesteri checkened out it's at ARB as i typeops:[COLOR=#000080]Nick[/COLOR]
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Re: DIY Safari Snorkel install
Yep im a big cat had it at my mates place looked at the doubt on his face looked at the size of the drill looked at the number of cans of courage we had consumed and went no F####n way
Should have seen the look of relief on his face when i pulled the pin on the job
Now it is probably being worked on by a 16 year old but at least im not watching and dont have to worry about destroying a frienship if it aint right :?Dont list all ya mods, you will only be more upset when i get furtherComment
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Re: DIY Safari Snorkel install
Install went well love the sucking noise when i have the window down
Is it just me getting excited but the motor also seems to breathe better when i get around the 3000 rpm markDont list all ya mods, you will only be more upset when i get furtherComment
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has anyone fitted a snorkel themselves? if so was it reasonably straight forward or a hassle
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Yep... Pulled out the 95mm hole saw and went for gold....no hassle really with the template and some careful checking and re-checking. I highly recommend using some cutting fluid....makes the job a lot easier and saves your tools. Mask the area with some tape before marking and cutting/drilling.2003 120 GXL, 4.0V6, Snorkel, Sovereign Bar, Dual Batteries, Bilstein/Lovells 50mm Lift, PolyAir Bags, MickeyT MTZ 265/70/R17.Comment
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Yep second the cutting fluid. And a step drill and a decent hole saw I had a cheapie and it did the job but wasnt the cleanest cut had to spend a bit of time cleaning up the edgesBig Dog
[B]2008 GREY GXL D4D[/B] with Sovereign Bar, PP Sticker, IPF 900 Spot/Spread Blue Covers, GME3440 UHF, AMTS Spacers, 275/65 R17 BFG's, Autocraft Sliders/Steps, Safari Snorkle, Hilux Washers, ARB Alloy Roof Rack, Ironman Awning [B]Yet To Come[/B] - 2" Lift, Dual Battery, AMTS Bash Plates, DIY Drawers, Diff Breathers, Rear Locker....Much More.Comment
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Yep, and step drill is very useful.. There is also no need to drill the holes so big as per the instructions. Just drill them slightly bigger than the studs and try it out. If the studs don't line up with the hole, then only go the next size up.Comment
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Oh and I forgot if I was doing it again I'd get one of those ratcheting spanners for doing up the nuts inside the guard at the time didn't want to spend the extra few dollar. When I had my hands up the guard trying to do it up I was regretting not getting one.Big Dog
[B]2008 GREY GXL D4D[/B] with Sovereign Bar, PP Sticker, IPF 900 Spot/Spread Blue Covers, GME3440 UHF, AMTS Spacers, 275/65 R17 BFG's, Autocraft Sliders/Steps, Safari Snorkle, Hilux Washers, ARB Alloy Roof Rack, Ironman Awning [B]Yet To Come[/B] - 2" Lift, Dual Battery, AMTS Bash Plates, DIY Drawers, Diff Breathers, Rear Locker....Much More.Comment
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What did you guys do with the factory water drain ? Did you leave it, or remove the rubber piece and seal it ?Comment
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Mine is an ARB install and they silicon it upYep.....I have a Prado just like you
Bugger Bali, get out and see Australia before we sell it all to China
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Well after not doing any mods for a while (getting withdrawals ) - took the plunge a bought a safari snorkel off eBay last week, borrowed the required step drill and 95mm saw hole, silaflex on hand and going to tackle this job myself this Saturday morning
Seems straightforward with other members
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...-fitting/page2
just take the time and double check before drilling.....[SIZE=1]06 Prado GXL,V6 auto BLACK,MT STZ LT265/65/17,toyota sovereign bull bar.Because of Prado Point HAD to get - Lovells springs/Bilstein shocks-50mm lift,ScanGaugeII,Dig Options AVN11TP GPS Unit, Lifestyle rack, Hilux Jets,AMTS 55W HID Black Euro Spotties,AMTS tyre carrier spacer,AMTS radiator bash plate, AJ120 rock sliders,LEDLAD interior lights,AMTS LED sov.bar,AMTS recovery points,safari snorkel and pioneer platform -DAMM YOU PP!![/SIZE]Comment
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Do it Kimbo! - just take it easy with the big mumma, 95mm of sharp teeth want to bite and twist but take it slow and breathe...Cheers
Micheal.
2008 GXL D4D Auto. GOING... GOING... GONE
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I installed mine take your time measure twice drill once.
I also put silicone over the drain plug
I second the rachet spanner would have made the inner guard bolts a lot easier.Comment
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I just did my brothers 80 series, I'm a panelbeater so I've done a few.
On the old cruiser its easiest to remove the guard from the car completely to bolt the snorkel on!
Thats because it doesn't have a removable guard liner like the Prado.
With the holesaw, use a variable speed drill, take it easy and dont lean too hard.Can't we just keep travelling?
Travelling Panelbeater
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