If he doesn't respond, I'll happily take it.
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Sounds good, if I don't hear from @MrMikeyG in a couple of days, it's yours.
I'm not likely to have to meet up until the weekend anyway.
@staggrlee Fridge slide is yours.....I'd love to get it out of my shop tonight / tomorrow / this weekend...DM me and we can sort out details....
I have added a (free!) canoe to my ongoing classifieds thread.
were is that thread?
found your thread. interested but only at end of week. Let me know were the pickup is.
raincityrider
Go'n Fast and Take'n Chances Since the 70's
Hey Fellas,
So I had the pleasure of hydro-locking my engine on Xmas eve last year. I just got it back from TorFab and they did an amazing job of bringing my baby back to like. But after this experience I want to get a snorkel. My issue is I really hate the way many of the snorkels on the market look.
I have found 2 options I like the look of;
Telawei LC200 Snorkel 4WD Snorkel kits - https://www.tlv4x4.com/product--id-6109.html
&
Monster Service https://monsterservice.pro/shop/cars/lexus-lx570/aerodynamic-snorkel-lexus-lx570-2007-2015/
The Telawei is way cheaper but they don't say it will fit an LX570 only LC200. So are the quarter panels that different?
The Monster one says it works. But it is super expensive and I only know of one person that has one and it sounds like it was a major hassle to get it from Russia where the company is based. And their FB reviews mirror this issue.
Any advice or guidance would be appreciated.
@grinchy which one did you get?
So I had the pleasure of hydro-locking my engine on Xmas eve last year. I just got it back from TorFab and they did an amazing job of bringing my baby back to like. But after this experience I want to get a snorkel. My issue is I really hate the way many of the snorkels on the market look.
I have found 2 options I like the look of;
Telawei LC200 Snorkel 4WD Snorkel kits - https://www.tlv4x4.com/product--id-6109.html
&
Monster Service https://monsterservice.pro/shop/cars/lexus-lx570/aerodynamic-snorkel-lexus-lx570-2007-2015/
The Telawei is way cheaper but they don't say it will fit an LX570 only LC200. So are the quarter panels that different?
The Monster one says it works. But it is super expensive and I only know of one person that has one and it sounds like it was a major hassle to get it from Russia where the company is based. And their FB reviews mirror this issue.
Any advice or guidance would be appreciated.
@grinchy which one did you get?
That first one someone is selling one on the forum. I forget who though.
I have a clone of the TJM, it's on ebay for around $250. I'd recommend just getting the actual TJM though, I had to do some plastics sizing (10 min with a dremel) to get the two parts to fit together. Otherwise it's been fine.
Bummer about the hydrolocking. I did a BMW straight 6 in a 325es in my youth and that was a painful lesson.
raincityrider
Go'n Fast and Take'n Chances Since the 70's
I got lucky and it was covered by insurance. But they totaled the truck and I had to buy it back.
Also TJM doesn't make one for L570) on the site.
does anyone make an LX specific snorkel?
@MTKID is this your listing?
raincityrider
Go'n Fast and Take'n Chances Since the 70's
These guys do but they are super expensive and in Russia and their customer service seems to be terrible. I know of a guy that got one but apparently it took forever.
Aerodynamic snorkel Lexus LX570 2007-2015 for LEXUS LX570 - Monsterservice
Aerodynamic snorkel Lexus LX570 2007-2015 - Monsterservice One set of air intake snorkel kit.-Increase fuel economy and reduce servicing of air filters.-Increase airflow into the engine to improve the performance of your vehicles.-Professional installation highly recommended.Features：Material -...
monsterservice.pro
Nope, not me.
I sold my extra LC one to an individual that is building a really nice LC on 37’s
Anyone going down this road would want to make sure to get the specific model for either a LC or LX. They are not the same and won’t fit the fender contour well if they’re the wrong part.
Also, the installation isn’t straight forward, or plug & play. As has been mentioned before, the inner fender tubes don’t fit perfectly and I had to cut the inner tubes shorter and trim the factory plastic tube that goes from the engine to the inner fender. Have to be a little resourceful to make it work.
This is the proper one on my LX…
That definitely looks amazing!Nope, not me.
I sold my extra LC one to an individual that is building a really nice LC on 37’s
Anyone going down this road would want to make sure to get the specific model for either a LC or LX. They are not the same and won’t fit the fender contour well if they’re the wrong part.
Also, the installation isn’t straight forward, or plug & play. As has been mentioned before, the inner fender tubes don’t fit perfectly and I had to cut the inner tubes shorter and trim the factory plastic tube that goes from the engine to the inner fender. Have to be a little resourceful to make it work.
This is the proper one on my LX…
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raincityrider
Go'n Fast and Take'n Chances Since the 70's
Are you tiny on insta?Nope, not me.
I sold my extra LC one to an individual that is building a really nice LC on 37’s
Anyone going down this road would want to make sure to get the specific model for either a LC or LX. They are not the same and won’t fit the fender contour well if they’re the wrong part.
Also, the installation isn’t straight forward, or plug & play. As has been mentioned before, the inner fender tubes don’t fit perfectly and I had to cut the inner tubes shorter and trim the factory plastic tube that goes from the engine to the inner fender. Have to be a little resourceful to make it work.
This is the proper one on my LX…
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Anyone interested in a pair of OME 2720 rear springs, NIB?
raincityrider
Go'n Fast and Take'n Chances Since the 70's
Nice I think Nick fromTorFab asked you a few questions for me.
Would you recommend the monster snorkel?
Are you satisfied with it?
How long did it take to get?
Did you document the install?
Did you pay for expedited freight?
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Yep, Casten did ask me about it.
So, my primary motivation was the look, to be honest. I had taken both my 80 and 100 through water deep enough to be a concern w/o a snorkel, then after installing snorkels on both of those rigs, I never found myself in deep enough water to need them. Now on 40’s, I doubt I will ever be in deep enough water to need it, but I do like the look enough to have justified the cost and installation.
I think my first one took a couple months to arrive after ordering right when the war started. Then the second one, there was a shipping mix up and it took at least that long. I think they are able to arrive much more quickly, but it didn’t happen for me. And no, I didn’t pay for expedited shipping.
I didn’t document the install, but I’m always happy to answer any questions. The plastic OEM tube that extends through the inner fender isn’t round, and the tube and silicone gasket is round, so it’s a lot of work. I trimmed back the OEM tube and you can place the silicone gasket on that first, then the Mons part can slide into that, with a lot of frustration and no room to wiggle it around.
Then you’ll find (or at least I did) the two fiberglass tubes are too long to properly fit together. So off to cut, trim and slot those. I haven’t completely finished installing yet but I can admit it isn’t perfectly sealed up watertight in my opinion. You can probably make it watertight with some RTV (which I think someone else mentioned doing this) or similar sealant. There is also a rubber water drain on the bottom of the first inner fender part that doesn’t look like it would open easily but just isn’t exactly watertight either.
That said, I would still do it again
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raincityrider
Go'n Fast and Take'n Chances Since the 70's
Did you pay to have it painted?Yep, Casten did ask me about it.
So, my primary motivation was the look, to be honest. I had taken both my 80 and 100 through water deep enough to be a concern w/o a snorkel, then after installing snorkels on both of those rigs, I never found myself in deep enough water to need them. Now on 40’s, I doubt I will ever be in deep enough water to need it, but I do like the look enough to have justified the cost and installation.
I think my first one took a couple months to arrive after ordering right when the war started. Then the second one, there was a shipping mix up and it took at least that long. I think they are able to arrive much more quickly, but it didn’t happen for me. And no, I didn’t pay for expedited shipping.
I didn’t document the install, but I’m always happy to answer any questions. The plastic OEM tube that extends through the inner fender isn’t round, and the tube and silicone gasket is round, so it’s a lot of work. I trimmed back the OEM tube and you can place the silicone gasket on that first, then the Mons part can slide into that, with a lot of frustration and no room to wiggle it around.
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Then you’ll find (or at least I did) the two fiberglass tubes are too long to properly fit together. So off to cut, trim and slot those. I haven’t completely finished installing yet but I can admit it isn’t perfectly sealed up watertight in my opinion. You can probably make it watertight with some RTV (which I think someone else mentioned doing this) or similar sealant. There is also a rubber water drain on the bottom of the first inner fender part that doesn’t look like it would open easily but just isn’t exactly watertight either.
That said, I would still do it again