Safari snorkel for 5.7L USDM land cruisers (1 Viewer)

[linuxgod]

@Markuson that is precisely why I bought mine. It's a $250-500 (depending on the manufacturer you choose) insurance policy and a job to install. I don't intend to go hood deep for the same reasons as you, but if I take a crossing that is deeper than I expected or I get to the end of a long (or one-way) trail and find there's a deeper water crossing than I'd anticipated, it gives me more options and less risk.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Roco Siliva snorkel - not cheap but nice lines

 

[gaijin]

Roco Siliva snorkel - not cheap but nice lines

It's Roca Silva. If you're not going to post a link, at least spell it correctly

Link: Roca Silva snorkels for Toyota

HTH

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

It's Roca Silva. If you're not going to post a link, at least spell it correctly

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Link: Roca Silva snorkels for Toyota

HTH

lol best you get from me driving and you are welcome

 

[Markuson]

Just watched this 30 minute video on snorkel install, and have decided I will probably do this job myself.

The guy’s head is sometimes in the way...but it shows pretty much everything you do. Have a look:

 

[linuxgod]

@Markuson if I can do it, you can do it. 4" hole saw, drill, a step-bit, and a few other misc parts. I managed to do it in the 3 hours Dobinson's says. Just follow the template and instructions and you'll be fine.

 

[terdrocket]

What are the thoughts on this snorkel? Aerodynamic snorkel Land Cruiser 200 for Toyota Land Cruiser 200 | Monsterservice

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

1:35 install

 

[terdrocket]

Haha. That's for the snorkel AND the bro truck fender flare install. I think the snorkel install must be less than 45 seconds.

 

[linuxgod]

What are the thoughts on this snorkel? Aerodynamic snorkel Land Cruiser 200 for Toyota Land Cruiser 200 | Monsterservice

Personally I don't like snorkels that sit right above the windshield and are flush with the roof. Unless there's a gap, water that runs up the windshield will flow into the snorkel.

 

[NLScooby]

I would hope they tested for water intrusion, but as @Taco2Cruiser described earlier, I could definitely see ice and snow buildup presenting a huge problem with this design for those who visit colder climates!

 

[John E Davies]

I’m going to order a Safari snorkel for my 2013 200, I have been waiting for a direct fit kit for these engines, I was reluctant to have to futz around with reforming the duct.... Can someone tell me the correct fender hole size? I have seen 4” and 4.5” mentioned, I want to order a saw. Thanks.

John Davies
Spokane WA

 

[cruiseroutfit]

I’m going to order a Safari snorkel for my 2013 200, I have been waiting for a direct fit kit for these engines, I was reluctant to have to futz around with reforming the duct.... Can someone tell me the correct fender hole size? I have seen 4” and 4.5” mentioned, I want to order a saw. Thanks.

John Davies
Spokane WA

Who will you be ordering it from? If Cruiser Outfitters, give us a ring when you're ready and we can send a full set of instructions in advance which will have a full list tool requirement list. If not from Cruiser Outfitters, I'd ask whomever is selling you the parts, let them earn your $$$ with their tech assistance

 

[Markuson]

Here’s my install of the 5.7 specific one.
It is ARMax version from Safarithough...which sticks out a bit more than non ARMax, width-wise. Very happy with it. Installed myself last month, which is hard when you can’t see well.

 

[John E Davies]

Who will you be ordering it from? If Cruiser Outfitters, give us a ring when you're ready and we can send a full set of instructions in advance which will have a full list tool requirement list. If not from Cruiser Outfitters, I'd ask whomever is selling you the parts, let them earn your $$$ with their tech assistance

The hole size isn’t proprietary information. If you don’t know the answer, don’t waste our time. If you know the answer just please say so.

John Davies
Spokane WA

 

[ckkone]

Don't need a hole saw just use a body saw.

 

[Markuson]

The hole size isn’t proprietary information. If you don’t know the answer, don’t waste our time. If you know the answer just please say so.

John Davies
Spokane WA

Wow.
A little weird getting annoyed after he kindly offered to send you instructions prior to actual delivery. Extremely helpful guy, actually.

But anyway...
The “hole size” isn’t quite that simple. It involves an oval...so two big holes connected by other cuts... but even I couldn’t tell you the exact size and I just did mine a few weeks ago. In the neighborhood of 4 1/4” a couple times...but there are 8 other holes to make at other sizes. Don’t remember those either.

The instructions include a large paper overlay you trace, and it doesn’t actually say the exact size of the oval in writing.

 

[John E Davies]

Thank you, that was helpful. The videos show a big round hole drilled, then opened up to an oval.

John Davies
Spokane WA

 

[cruiseroutfit]

The hole size isn’t proprietary information. If you don’t know the answer, don’t waste our time. If you know the answer just please say so.

John Davies
Spokane WA

LOL, I didn't say the hole size was proprietary. I said if you're going to order it from us, we would be happy to send you a full PDF of the instructions so you can read about all the tools necessary for the installation.

Who is the "our" in your reply? You and Amazon?

 

[Markuson]

Thank you, that was helpful.

John Davies
Spokane WA

Great, but I’m not trying to run a business.
No customers pawing at me in my shop whilst I tap out stuff here... Pretty sure Kurt has paw prints all over him.