Safari Snorkel install LX470 100

[MightyBombJAC]

Just finished my Safari Snorkel Install. I thought it was pretty easy. So here is my step by step....


1. Remove airbox and fender inlet from under hood. Lower or remove plastic under fender wheel well (I just lowered mine). Remove air duct and power antenna. I just cut the antenna wire instead of trying to fish it out.

-I chose to remove my antenna instead of trying to heat and bend the snorkel because with my aftermarket radio, I'm not using my antenna anyways.

Here is the airbag and fender inlet removed

Fender liner lowered and intake tube removed from inside the fender

These are the original parts that are removed and not to be used


2. Align the template and mark holes. The directions say to use the line the fender indicator light up with when slot in the temple Since mine doesn't have one, I just lined it up with the back and top of the fender. It worked fine.

I marked the holes with a sharpie then pulled it off

3. Start drilling. I drilled the 4 1/2 inch hole first so I could test fit the snorkel before drilling the rest. I got my hole saw from Lowe's for about $40. The instructions call for a 114mm which is the same as 4 1/4". I started with a small pilot hole first. About that time I asked myself "What in the world am I doing?"

 

[MightyBombJAC]

Cut through like butter

I test fit the snorkel and everything seemed good to go so I deburred and drilled the rest of the holes in the fender

Due to the angles if the rear studs I opened the rear holes up a little to allow the snorkel to install a little easier. With all the holes drilled I put a little corrosion preventer on the bare metal

 

[CurbsEnthusiasm]

Looking good. Something I plan to eventually do to my LX as well.

 

[MightyBombJAC]

3. Once the holes are drilled put the snorkel and place to mark the holes for the pillar bracket. I put some tape down and marked it off with a sharpie then measured and drilled the holes for the bracket. It was a little more emotionally difficult to drill into the pillar than the fender because the fender can be replaced.

I put some silicone behind the plastic inserts for the screws.

 

[crimsonaudio]

I'll probably eventually do this but "What in the world am I doing?" is what keeps me from doing so...

 

[MightyBombJAC]

4. Once all holes are drilled and prepped, bolt her down. I put a little locktite on the studs that go into the snorkel. Attach the intake tube. Then reinstall the airbox.

 

[MightyBombJAC]

Overall it was pretty easy. Took me less than 2 hours. Now that I have it installed, I am going to remove it and have it smoothed out and painted green to match. My painter is gone for a week, but when I finish that, I'll be sure to post pics.

I am very pleased with the fit and quality. There is no wind noise at highway speeds and it really took the soccer mom look away from the LX

If, anybody else is going to do this, send me a message and I will loan you my hole saw.

 

[Bretthn]

Very nice. I may do a snorkel one day but I will have to do something different about my second battery first.
Can't wait to see it painted to match the body. This will be a first I have seen on a 100 series.

 

[TeCKis300]

Full car pic please.

Great job documenting the install!

 

[Supra88]

Nice write up. Anyone know which version (knock off) has the antenna clearance?

 

[MightyBombJAC]

Here is some pics of the finished product

 

[MightyBombJAC]

Full car pic please.

Great job documenting the install!

done

 

[Supra88]

Damn that looks good! Well done sir.

 

[LEX]

Leave it black!

 

[jayLC1]

Just curious...does going from the intake relatively hidden under the hood to more of a scoop possibly add some fuel efficiency?

Also, does this mod still allow for one of those larger K&G air filters?

 

[MightyBombJAC]

Leave it black!

I've gone back and forth on the issue..... But it is going green. I hope it is the right choice

 

[MightyBombJAC]

Just curious...does going from the intake relatively hidden under the hood to more of a scoop possibly add some fuel efficiency?

Also, does this mod still allow for one of those larger K&G air filters?

I'll let you know about the fuel efficiency.

If it uses the same air box intake, I would imagine it would fit. But I'm not sure

 

[jemsec]

Very good job. It takes a lot of courage to use a drill and hole saw on a Land Cruiser. Don't think I have what it takes. Can't make seem to make the decision to add a snorkel. May regret it later.

 

[Traskew3]

Looks Awesome!! Came out great !!
Saw in ur Pix u r in Stuart, FL. I'm in St Aug but we were down in Port St Lucie for Memorial Day wknd and went to the Seal Museum & Bathtub Beach one day. (Sorry for the off topic rant)

 

[Memphis]

Looks great! Keep it black though.