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470SNC
03 GX470
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- #24
Finally got tired of my hazy headlights and ordered a set of Depo Sport tinted headlights plus received my Rago Fabrication ditch hood brackets and KC HiLites Extreme G34 LED lights for install.* Having trimmed the front bumper, the front end removal was a piece of cake and got everything off within 15 minutes with some help with power tools.* The headlights are a huge improvement and refreshed the front end quite a bit and love the added light the KCs provide.* All in all, a productive Friday afternoon in the books!
love what you've done so far... just to exact on the wheels, those are BR roku size 17x9.5 +12mm (6x5.5")?
470SNC
03 GX470
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- #30
It's been a while since an update but I've added a couple mods I've been waiting forever.
My new Lenzdesign snorkel took 2 months and 2 weeks to get here from Israel but it was worth the wait for the wanted look for me. It is made of FRP and install went pretty smoothly for the most part. You will need a 3.5" to 4" Spectre brand rubber coupler I got from Pep Boys for the stock air box. Also the stock air box has some nubs that stick out for a little plastic elbow so those will need to be ground down with a dremel. The bracket it came with will need to be bent to conform to the inside of the door channel where it mounts with self tapping screws. Also the snorkel to inlet pipe attaches with one of the mounting bolts but will need to be siliconed for full seal. Overall, super happy with the finished install!
Mock up time:
Dremeling the nubs off of the stock airbox inlet area:
Next are the pain in the ass fender liner clips, take your time and access them from the engine bay if possible. I only removed what I needed.
This hole saw has seen quite a few snorkel installs, and it bit the dust after this one:
The template was hand drawn but pretty on point with the drilling locations:
Holes all done:
Rubber coupling on airbox inlet:
A pillar bracket bent to fit:
My new Lenzdesign snorkel took 2 months and 2 weeks to get here from Israel but it was worth the wait for the wanted look for me. It is made of FRP and install went pretty smoothly for the most part. You will need a 3.5" to 4" Spectre brand rubber coupler I got from Pep Boys for the stock air box. Also the stock air box has some nubs that stick out for a little plastic elbow so those will need to be ground down with a dremel. The bracket it came with will need to be bent to conform to the inside of the door channel where it mounts with self tapping screws. Also the snorkel to inlet pipe attaches with one of the mounting bolts but will need to be siliconed for full seal. Overall, super happy with the finished install!
Mock up time:
Dremeling the nubs off of the stock airbox inlet area:
Next are the pain in the ass fender liner clips, take your time and access them from the engine bay if possible. I only removed what I needed.
This hole saw has seen quite a few snorkel installs, and it bit the dust after this one:
The template was hand drawn but pretty on point with the drilling locations:
Holes all done:
Rubber coupling on airbox inlet:
A pillar bracket bent to fit:
470SNC
03 GX470
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- #32
Firestik SS204A CB antenna bracket installed with self tapping screws:
Finally, my new RRW kickout sliders, a welcome addition by my wife
Mocking up location:
Installed!
Cb Firestik antenna mounted (waiting for my Cobra 75) and sliders first look:
Looking awesome:
Build coming along great in 4 months time so far:
Finally, my new RRW kickout sliders, a welcome addition by my wife
Mocking up location:
Installed!
Cb Firestik antenna mounted (waiting for my Cobra 75) and sliders first look:
Looking awesome:
Build coming along great in 4 months time so far:
still loving your build... did you get the depo headlights on ebay?
You really hit the ground running with this build, really dig the wheel color, I was already thinking of going very similar when I get around to powder coating my stock chrome wheels. Best looking snorkel I've ever seen, certainly worth the wait, hope it was worth whatever it set you back!
470SNC
03 GX470
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- #39
So after wanting this Demello plate bumper since my first GX, I finally bit the bullet and ordered one during Cyber week taking advantage of the 20% discount. In person, the evolution Demello bumpers have gone through is amazing. I have owned two Demello bumpers on my previous FJCs so this was an obvious go to for me. The laser cut bracing and design that went into the mounts is above and beyond my previous bumpers. It took a little trimming of the factory fender tabs where the stock bumper clipped into but overall install was a breeze. I'm in love with the new front end now!!
Mount brackets and hardware, even has loom for the AC line that will slightly need to be bent back to clear.
Everything off! You need to remove all braces including the center and side pieces under the headlights.
Trimming of the factory fender flares for install:
Closeup of mounting brackets installed.
Opted to trim the tabs from the factory washer fluid reservoir and paint it black to hide it and leave it.
Fits perfect like a glove!
Adjusting the Icon ride height after bumper install, it only dropped about a 1/4" inch after install.
Just a little closeup:
Went out to Mojave and took some beauty shots:
Mount brackets and hardware, even has loom for the AC line that will slightly need to be bent back to clear.
Everything off! You need to remove all braces including the center and side pieces under the headlights.
Trimming of the factory fender flares for install:
Closeup of mounting brackets installed.
Opted to trim the tabs from the factory washer fluid reservoir and paint it black to hide it and leave it.
Fits perfect like a glove!
Adjusting the Icon ride height after bumper install, it only dropped about a 1/4" inch after install.
Just a little closeup:
Went out to Mojave and took some beauty shots:
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Man that looks great! Any contact during flex or is there enough room to compensate? I saw that they were running another 20% and free shipping... got me thinking!
