Snorkel bracket, no rivets (1 Viewer)

[karlslashwarren]

I didn't like the idea of drilling into my A pillar so I used some 3m double sided tape and a rare earth magnet to hold the snorkel bracket. It's a solid connection and has held up for 3 months so far in hot sun and cold weather (including some tree strikes). Posting this trick for those who don't want to deal with rivets/ leaking etc. Fleabay snork btw

 

[mct75]

If it's 3M VHB tape, rivets would be less permanent!

 

[nukegoat]

Zipties work too

 

[Douglas S]

Did this with mine, it eventually failed about 3yrs later. That lifespan is fine by me, not hard to reattach with new tape.

 

[Fj81]

I am surprised no one makes a rain gutter bracket. Maybe its too close. I have yet to put a snorkel on mine so I havent payed much attention to it.

 

[karlslashwarren]

Gutter bracket would be nice. When the adhesive finally let's go, I'll probably just replace it. I originally was going to use sikaflex between magnet and clamp but that's likely overkill.

 

[shocktower]

Nutserts, are my friend

 

[Seth_O]

Ive been thinking about this lately as I want to snorkel as well, but dont want to punch holes on my A pillar.

My potential solution though is a bracket off a roof rack. But not sure how feasible that is w/o having it all mocked up in front of me.

Regardless, kudos to you for looking for another (non-invasive) way to attach it!

 

[Devil's Slide Doug]

How invasive is a couple tiny holes in the a pillar compared to a big hole and a bunch of smaller ones in the fender?

 

[Stuparman]

How invasive is a couple tiny holes in the a pillar compared to a big hole and a bunch of smaller ones in the fender?

Fenders easier to replace

 

[Fj81]

How invasive is a couple tiny holes in the a pillar compared to a big hole and a bunch of smaller ones in the fender?

Fender can easily be replaced, and drains to the outerside of the inner fender. The pillar is a different story

 

[SHREDwagon]

Tried VHB tape which failed a few months later. Then got serious with Sikaflex 221. No holes in the A-pillar - done.

 

[REKCUT]

i have snorkels on several rigs for many years and never a leak issue on a pillar. Nutzert seal and go.

 

[ZeGerman]

Don't know about others but I never had any issue with the nutserts in the A pillar. No leaks nothing. Not like the snorkel is going to be taken off any time soon. I don't see the issue in permanently mounting the snorkel.