Air cleaner hose solutions

[platypusREX]

What are some options for a air cleaner substitute? I have found one hose that is 2.75 ID at McMasterCarr. I have searched Ebay and found silicone radiator hose and a silicone duct from the UK which I cant seem to find right now. Any ideas?
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[Devilmans Hand]

dryer vent tube. its been on mine for more than a decade now.

not pretty, but it works...

 

[subzali]

Here you go. I'm going on 5 years with mine...
needed: Air intake hose for 2F, 40 - Rising Sun Member Forums

 

[platypusREX]

What diameter did you get? The one in the pic is 3 1/8" and I think I measured 2 3/4 for mine. I am going to drive to my 40 and measure it real quick. Be back in a hour.

 

[BTUMAN]

Subscribed. Same problem. Discontinued by Toyota- that $70 is looking really cheap about now.

 

[platypusREX]

Just got back, 2.75 inches. I located the part at Auto Zone and O'Reily. 2 3/4 is part # 96091.

Subscribed. Same problem. Discontinued by Toyota- that $70 is looking really cheap about now.

I ordered the $70 part last week and they called me back and said
"DISCONTINUED".
I will fork out a hundred bucks in a second.

 

[LittleMan]

Friend of mine had some luck with these guys on a non - 40 project. May help..

Ducting.com - Your Complete Source for Flexible Industrial Duct, Ducting & Hose

Jason

 

[BTUMAN]

Just got back, 2.75 inches. I located the part at Auto Zone and O'Reily. 2 3/4 is part # 96091.

I ordered the $70 part last week and they called me back and said
"DISCONTINUED".
I will fork out a hundred bucks in a second.

Thanks for doing that homework for me. Will check that out. Yes could sell for more than $100 and folks would buy.

 

[BTUMAN]

What length would you say it is? I assume you would want a 3" Hose for a 2.75 intake?

I wonder if some other vehicle has similar that with slight modification you could install- like a Toyota camera or something.

We need to find something as a group because this is an issue that will just keep coming up. I may just have to find the similar hose and buy in bulk and cut and sell with the clamps.

Are most all the FJs the same size? I know it went rectangle on one end in like 1981.

 

[numby]

Specter is listing special order part 012-30A at $107.18. Is this the discontinued hose?

 

[platypusREX]

Specter is listing special order part 012-30A at $107.18. Is this the discontinued hose?

All SOR does is order from Toyota for you and make a profit.

 

[BTUMAN]

If anyone finds one, get two and I will buy your dinner to boot. The flex one at Autozone is $20. Still think we can find for another car that might fit.

 

[platypusREX]

This was my first solution.
Two of these cut down to proper length.Amazon.com: 2.75" - 3" Silicone Reducer Coupler Hose 3-Ply Reinforced Black: Automotive

and this cut in the proper places.
Spectre Performance 8728 - Spectre Performance Modular Air Intake System Adapters - Overview - SummitRacing.com

It was just a thought.

 

[numby]

All SOR does is order from Toyota for you and make a profit.

Not what I asked. I just wanted to know what has been discontinued... specifically.

I do like your solution. Painted black it would look decent.

 

[platypusREX]

Yes, that is the hose.

Not what I asked. I just wanted to know what has been discontinued... specifically.

I do like your solution. Painted black it would look decent.

 

[BTUMAN]

I am working on a near factory looking replacement that is rated to 400F. Will post after I get it installed and share the results. I had to buy bulk on the material so hope to sell what I don't need to other mudders.

 

[1911]

I am working on a near factory looking replacement that is rated to 400F. Will post after I get it installed and share the results.b had to buy bulk on the material so hope to sell what I don't need to other mudders.

I would buy one from you; my original is cracked nearly in half and held together with duct tape.

 

[BTUMAN]

I am working on a near factory looking replacement that is rated to 400F. Will post after I get it installed and share the results. I had to buy bulk on the material so hope to sell what I don't need to other mudders.

Great news, the material is in and it is a near perfect match to the look and specifications. Heavy Duty, Rubber, Crush Proof, Rated to 400F. The only way I belive you could tell the difference is that it is corregated to the end rather than smooth on both ends like the factory. I should have it installed this weekend and will post pics. I estimate these will cost $25 plus the ride. Much better than the $20 for the stuff from Autozone or dryer vent pipe. Here is just a first look.

 

[Fast Eddy]

I'd take one of those...

 

[Spike Strip]

Yup, me too.