FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Snorkel install... Who's done it?

Ok, the good news...

My snorkel finaly came! Probably going to begin the itall this weekend. My question to those that have done the install is, is there anything that i should be prepared for?Any pointers or Anything that i need to keep in mind or maybe even do different than the instructions say? Thanks guys!

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Permalink Reply by NestahEdition on June 16, 2011 at 9:57pm

Read the instructions several times before you begin.
Buy some fender liner pastic clips ahead of time, in case you break a few like I did.
Use masking tape to cover the fender areas where you have to drill.
Align the fender drilling template properly and view it from a distant to be sure of the alignment.
Use step drill bit for the mounting holes, the size of the drilled holes ( per instructions) are much bigger than the 8mm mounting bolts but it is ok. Apply primer or paint around the drilled holes for rust prevention,
I still have my hole saw if you need one, just let know.
Good luck and have fun drilling the fender.

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Permalink Reply by 5150 Cruiser on June 16, 2011 at 10:12pm

Thanks Nester! I think i have the proper whole saw at my work, but if not, i might be giving you a buzz this weekend!

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Permalink Reply by zombie911 on June 17, 2011 at 6:59pm

Its really breeze , the most trouble I had was getting the inner fender loose

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Permalink Reply by 5150 Cruiser on June 17, 2011 at 11:32pm

Thanks for the response guys.

Nester, how did you attach the snorkel to your cold air intake? You have the TRD right?

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Permalink Reply by NestahEdition on June 18, 2011 at 8:26am

Yes, I have the TRD CAI and I used the Fernco 1056-43 rubber adapter/coupler. I think I got it from Home Depot or Lowe's

http://www.fernco.com/files/dimensional-drawings/1056-43.PDF

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Permalink Reply by ray gates on June 18, 2011 at 1:38pm

I have a hole saw for the fender and a step drill bit for the holes if you need it.. you pay the postage. Ray

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Permalink Reply by 5150 Cruiser on June 22, 2011 at 7:25am

All done!

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Permalink Reply by Bz on June 22, 2011 at 10:11am

pics or it never happened! Congrats snorkel owner!

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Permalink Reply by 5150 Cruiser on June 22, 2011 at 11:06am

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Permalink Reply by 5150 Cruiser on June 22, 2011 at 11:08am

Hopefully that works!

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Permalink Reply by Bz on June 22, 2011 at 11:50am

Sweet, Looks great!

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Permalink Reply by Ranger Jim on June 23, 2011 at 11:08am

Nicely done Brandon, it's a hard leap of faith to cut that big ass hole in the fender hoping everything is going to line up just right. See you in Tracy if not before, Gotta love the snorkel Mod !

Ranger Jim