Snorkel - Page 2

cableguyfromhell · #16 (**permalink**) 07-20-2008, 10:28 AM

well guys it's my first post here, and i bought my first yota a month ago. it's a 2005 tundra dc. since i've been offroading, i went with a 96 cherokee(i still have) a 89 gmc k5 jimmy, and a 01 superduty, which i couldn't get squat for at the stealership now which i'm stuck with. by far i love the ride in the yota i can go fast in the same rutty roads and paths and not have my neck break from having my head bouncing around

, and the 4.7 cranks out more ponies then my super-doodie. the only thing i'm not impressed with is the lack of aftermarket support. i've built my own snorkels in the past for my jeep that i gave my wife, and for my old jimmy. looks like i'll be doing it again, god i love pvc. anyhow i don't know if any of you have seen this, but safari snorkel is working on a snorkel system for the new 200 series landcrusier. i've been staring ate the picture of it for a good 20 minutes seein how i can make it work, which looks pretty simple. the landcrusier has the same inner rain gutter and door design as our tundras. i am just concerned about the pitch of the windshield. other than that it looks like it would work. now only if they would hurry up and make the damn thing.

cableguyfromhell · #17 (**permalink**) 07-20-2008, 10:30 AM

crap forgot the link

Safari Snorkel System for the Toyota Land*Cruiser 200 Series*

irie-i · #18 (**permalink**) 07-20-2008, 02:39 PM

you can use a 100 series landcrusier snorkel.it is not an exact fit but it is pretty close. only thing is there is no window piilar so i made a bracket to mount to the roof.

cableguyfromhell · #19 (**permalink**) 07-20-2008, 04:17 PM

checked your album, nice pix. that snorkel looks great, does it have anything attaching the upper body to the truck or is just attached in the lower section??? how is it in the brush? and do you have any rattle??

irie-i · #20 (**permalink**) 07-21-2008, 12:26 AM

I fabricated a bracket that runs from the roof down to the stock mount on the upper part of the snorkel. it is really secure..no rattle

doctorcody · #21 (**permalink**) 07-31-2008, 04:52 AM

my friend made a Safari landcruiser snorkel work for his 2003 tundra, and it looks very good, you wouldnt be able to tell that it wasnt intended for that vehicle. he did have to heat it up and mold it a little, because the fenders are not identical. then there was a little extra work inside the fender and engine compartment, but the whole job took less than a few hours. One other issue is the way that the upper part of the snorkel attatches, it requires a fabricated bracket. Anyway, my friend did this about three years ago and the set up has worked great so I am going to get one ordered and I will take pics and create a set of directions for anyone that is interested. my question is about the cold air intake, is there an enclosed aftermarket air box w/ a forced air induction or anything really that helps in that area, or is it better to leave that stock with a snorkel, except maybe a recharge filter?

doctorcody · #22 (**permalink**) 07-31-2008, 04:56 AM

Iam going to get the 100 series l. c. snorkel... can you tell me how you made the upper bracket???

irie-i · #23 (**permalink**) 08-07-2008, 10:11 PM

i used i piece of steel. bent and cut it to follow body line. bolted it to the mount on the snorkel (with hardware incl.)and then just used high grade silicone as a sealant and self tapping screws to hold it to the roof right above the window ( where the curve flattens out). only thing is i drive to crazy after a few jumps it stripped out. i was in costa rica & had limited options. so i used 2 part epoxy to hold it down & put new screw through the epoxy...this work for a while but i had to redo it twice. so now i am getting i friend to make a aluminum bracket but i am still looking for a better screw device...maybe a female screw rivet....if there is such a thing...last solution is to through bolt it.
one last thing we contiplated was using the original bracket provided & bending it to fit in between the weather stripping & the door only thing we worried about was wether it would be waterproof & would it create noise in the cab...
i would also be intrested in airbox upgrades? we just used stock box and sealed it.

tundratrader · #24 (**permalink**) 06-26-2009, 02:27 AM

Anyone have updates to this thread. After pulling out a jeep yesterday that would have made it across water if it had a snorkel, I am dying for one! I am ready to pull the plug on a 100 series model but want to know that it is going to work without much fuss. I dont have a problem fabbing brackets but would like pics and as much info as possible.

Thanks
Zach