Safari Snorkel install LX470 100 (1 Viewer)

[Wilsil]

I know what how you felt when you start drilling, I had the same.
But after measuring three times, I was confident enough to go ahead.
It is relatively easy, only hard to reach one of the rear bolts to tighten up the lower part of the snorkel.
I noticed that the Safari has its upright bolts on the outside of the pillar.
The Airtec has them inside.

 

[MightyBombJAC]

I know what how you felt when you start drilling, I had the same.
But after measuring three times, I was confident enough to go ahead.
It is relatively easy, only hard to reach one of the rear bolts to tighten up the lower part of the snorkel.
I noticed that the Safari has its upright bolts on the outside of the pillar.
The Airtec has them inside.

Hey, can you send me a pic of those pillar mounts (not like I'm going to change it now).

 

[Wilsil]

Will do tonight.

 

[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?

Just ran a full tank through it. I averaged 13.1 MPG That is mixed city/highway with the A/C on constantly. That is pretty much what I averaged before. I'll check the next few tanks to see if any difference.

 

[Wilsil]

Hi MightyBombJAC, finally took a picture in daylight for you.

 

[slaw ninja]

What size tires are you running? Does the rig still have the AHC suspension, or have you removed it & lifted it?

 

[MightyBombJAC]

What size tires are you running? Does the rig still have the AHC suspension, or have you removed it & lifted it?

Hey, I have 285/70/17 tires on it. I still have the AHC suspension. I just moved the sensors a little to achieve the lift.

 

[slaw ninja]

Do you have any tips on he sensor lift? I tried to discuss it with the shop foreman at the service shop but he had very little insight.

 

[MightyBombJAC]

Do you have any tips on he sensor lift? I tried to discuss it with the shop foreman at the service shop but he had very little insight.

Hey, did you figure it out? I've been kinda out of touch lately. If you still need it, I can put up some pics tomorrow....

 

[bucfl]

In florida as well...check out the clubhouse if you get a chance. Great work BTW...

 

[MightyBombJAC]

I finally took pictures of the snorkel after I had it color matched. My painter sprayed several coats of black to smooth it out before he put the green base and then clear. Like always, he did a great job.

 

[VidereStudios]

Nice, that looks really good!

Do you know what he used to get the paint to adhere to the plastic? What was his process?

 

[JZelnick]

WOW, that looks absolutely perfect. If I do end up putting a snorkel on my rig in the future, I'll definitely be color matching it. Your's looks factory, I'm seriously impressed.

 

[MightyBombJAC]

Nice, that looks really good!

Do you know what he used to get the paint to adhere to the plastic? What was his process?

I'll ask him and get back to you....

 

[MightyBombJAC]

Nice, that looks really good!

Do you know what he used to get the paint to adhere to the plastic? What was his process?

He said he used promoter plastic adhesion primer

 

[VidereStudios]

Thanks for that piece of info...I'll definitely look into it when I get ready to my installation.

 

[under_psi]

looks great. what year is your LX? i have seen 2 different types of snorkels both "safari snorkel"/arb or whatever. one looks like yours and the other has a different more swuare base that doesnt run forward on the fender.. TBH, i like the one you have but fear that they may be for different model years...

thanks

 

[MightyBombJAC]

looks great. what year is your LX? i have seen 2 different types of snorkels both "safari snorkel"/arb or whatever. one looks like yours and the other has a different more swuare base that doesnt run forward on the fender.. TBH, i like the one you have but fear that they may be for different model years...

thanks

Mine is a 2000.... I thought it was the same for all 470s

 

[r3run33]

not to sound to stupid but he painted it before you put the snorkel on right?

 

[under_psi]

Mine is a 2000.... I thought it was the same for all 470s

thanks...i think this one is for newer models....i dont like the look as much

part numbers are listed as SS81HF and SS86HF