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So how about my other questions??

Anyone, not connect to A-pillar?

Anyone have issues with air filter housing not lining back up??

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Just bought the Amazon one for $109 TMD, guess we'll see, sure beats paying over $400 for a chunk of plastic though!
 
084runnerltd said:
So how about my other questions??

Anyone, not connect to A-pillar?

Anyone have issues with air filter housing not lining back up??

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The air filter hose was a bit of a bear to line up but it finally fell into place. As for the a pillar I drilled mine and put some rtv in the holes before I used the pop rivets.

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BamaPaul said:
The air filter hose was a bit of a bear to line up but it finally fell into place. As for the a pillar I drilled mine and put some rtv in the holes before I used the pop rivets. Sent from my iPhone using magic
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Got it thanks....after driving today I discovered that I better do something to secure the top of the snorkel to the A. It vibrates more than I would like. The snorkel is still sturdy but over time who knows....

My problem now is that I have about a 1/2-3/4" once gap from the snorkel to the A-pillar.

Obviously I need to fill that gap with a spacer of some type.

You think I could use JB Weld to attach to the A-pillar....???

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I had to cut a little bit off the snorkel tube as it comes to the rubber coupler. I couldn't get it to fit as the snorkel tube was about an inch to long towards the filter.
 
englaneato said:
I had to cut a little bit off the snorkel tube as it comes to the rubber coupler. I couldn't get it to fit as the snorkel tube was about an inch to long towards the filter.
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Ok thanks.

Do u think it is easier/smarter to cut the snorkel or the rubber elbow??

I was thinking I would trim the elbow...if I mess it up ,it would be an easy replace. Also, thought it would be easier to work in the elbow as I can remove it from its position and work on a table.

But, I would appreciate your opinion after doing it.

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asutherland said:
Check where all your electronic stuff around the house is made. Or that $40 iPod cable. Hah, ask Apple.

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Makes me feel right about buying the ARB snorkel and paying the price. I'm sure the Chinese/Malaysian knock-offs will work just fine, there's little skill in duplication and not really any risk in riding on someone else's ingenuity.

From ARB's Safari snorkel page on their website:

"Completely Australian designed and manufactured"

Unless there's some sort of clever play on words it looks as though the ARB is made in Aus. I'm sure that ARB workers aren't living the lifestyles of the rich and famous, but I'm willing to bet they aren't jumping out of the factory windows on a regular basis either. :hhmm:
 
Makes me feel good I got an extra $300 to put into the cruiser, in fact this snorkel and my fridge cost less than an ARB snorkel.

Of course if I had money to throw away and burn for all the name brand stuff I probably would, but I don't so I can't.
 
Rusty said:
Makes me feel right about buying the ARB snorkel and paying the price. I'm sure the Chinese/Malaysian knock-offs will work just fine, there's little skill in duplication and not really any risk in riding on someone else's ingenuity.

From ARB's Safari snorkel page on their website:

"Completely Australian designed and manufactured"

Unless there's some sort of clever play on words it looks as though the ARB is made in Aus. I'm sure that ARB workers aren't living the lifestyles of the rich and famous, but I'm willing to bet they aren't jumping out of the factory windows on a regular basis either. :hhmm:
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I have a hard time believing that. A lot of the knockoff snorkels have the stamped out oval that the Safari logo goes into on them. That makes me think they are made in the same factory as the Safari brand, but don't get the ''Safari'' treatment.
 
Rusty said:
Makes me feel right about buying the ARB snorkel and paying the price. I'm sure the Chinese/Malaysian knock-offs will work just fine, there's little skill in duplication and not really any risk in riding on someone else's ingenuity. From ARB's Safari snorkel page on their website: "Completely Australian designed and manufactured" Unless there's some sort of clever play on words it looks as though the ARB is made in Aus. I'm sure that ARB workers aren't living the lifestyles of the rich and famous, but I'm willing to bet they aren't jumping out of the factory windows on a regular basis either. :hhmm:
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Rusty,

Shouldn't you be buying from a Canadian manufacturer? Wouldn't that be the "right" thing to do? (Not meant as a personal attack)

Don't get me wrong, I understand your reasoning however, prices either need to be competitive or the product needs to offer something that other companies cannot replicate.

In this case, it is a plastic mold......400 vs 100, to me, it is a no-brainer. If the price margins were close, I may consider, but in this case....China is fine with me.

FYI: It saved me enough money to order the overpriced ARB diff breather kit! ;)
 
Word to all...tighten your snorkel top down. After driving 70-75 for about 30 miles, off flies the top.

I was a little hesitant to tighten it down to much during install, as it was about 0 outside and I was afraid the plastic would crack.

All I know now, is that the "cheap" snorkel top can withstand flying off your car at 70 and bouncing on the concrete. Some small scratches, but all is good.

Do any of you put some sort of filter on the snorkel top...it is pretty much wide open. Get some heavy rain and wind and I could easily see water running into the air filter housing via the snorkel.

Maybe I am just paranoid but looks to open to me.....

Thoughts??

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how is the quality of this one. sorry im a newbie.
 
084runnerltd said:
Word to all...tighten your snorkel top down. After driving 70-75 for about 30 miles, off flies the top.

I was a little hesitant to tighten it down to much during install, as it was about 0 outside and I was afraid the plastic would crack.

All I know now, is that the "cheap" snorkel top can withstand flying off your car at 70 and bouncing on the concrete. Some small scratches, but all is good.

Do any of you put some sort of filter on the snorkel top...it is pretty much wide open. Get some heavy rain and wind and I could easily see water running into the air filter housing via the snorkel.

Maybe I am just paranoid but looks to open to me.....

Thoughts??

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Good to keep in mind... Doing my install just before my spring break trip so I'll have to remember to secure it well, and I've also been wondering about a filter of sorts. Can the head be turned around 180 degrees to face backwards? I've thought that may help reduce rain and crud from getting in. Though I suppose with the added intake distance, angles, filter, etc there's probably not much chance of anything getting into the engine.


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Yes, after installing a snorkle extra stuff will be sucked in. Bugs, leaves, small twigs, etc. Basicly all that means is that you will have to empty the "tuna can" more often.

If that really worries you, install one of those cyclonic heavy equipment filters or an OEM 70 series top.
 
I remember seeing someone use pantyhose as a filter before. Just stretch it over the open tube and put the top on, then cut the rest off. Or maybe use it at the intake section with the same technique.
 
devildogcruiser25 said:
I remember seeing someone use pantyhose as a filter before. Just stretch it over the open tube and put the top on, then cut the rest off. Or maybe use it at the intake section with the same technique.
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Good idea....I think anything is better than leaving in how it is. IIRC there are not drain holes in the air filter housing. Driving at highway speeds in heavy rain, I would think that there would be a high likely hood of water gathering in the A/F housing.

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084runnerltd said:
IIRC there are not drain holes in the air filter housing. Driving at highway speeds in heavy rain, I would think that there would be a high likely hood of water gathering in the A/F housing.

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That's what the tuna can is for on the filter housing. If you are getting more water in the snorkel than the tuna can holds then you have problems.

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BamaPaul said:
That's what the tuna can is for on the filter housing. If you are getting more water in the snorkel than the tuna can holds then you have problems. Sent from my iPhone using magic
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Ahh ha! Just clicked. I assumed the "tuna can" was the entire air filter housing. I was finishing up the snorkel install and noticed that there was a drain at the bottom of the housing "shaped like a tuna can."

It didn't "click" at the time, I was just happy that there was something at the bottom of the housing.

Only now, while taking a break and reading your post, did it make sense to me about the "Tuna can."

Never knew it existed....going to clean in right now. Learn something new everyday.
 
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