What Did You Do With Your 120 Today? (4 Viewers)

[OG Zuninja]

Found out I’ve got a leak from the front passenger door seal.

Definitely not from clogged sunroof drains. Those were cleared the other weekend during a detail. Pouring water on the roof, the inside of the car is dry, and you can watch the water pour out the drains under the car.

I think it’s from the two screws that hold the lenzdesign snorkel onto the doorframe.

When it rains heavily, the passenger floor mat has some water buildup, and you can see water running down the door card.

Anyone else have this issue?

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Are those self tappers? If so, they very well could be your problem. It also looks like you have some corrosion forming that needs to be remedied.

I'd take out the self tappers, drill out the rusted screw holes, paint the bare metal to prevent corrosion, and install a pair of rivet nuts along with the appropriately sized button or pan head machine screws. A dab of silicone around those rivet nuts prior to installing wouldn't be a bad idea.

 

[VikingKT]

Dobinson MRR, airbag delete, biller UCA’s, new brakes, extended brake lines

 

[drowzyGX]

Are those self tappers? If so, they very well could be your problem. It also looks like you have some corrosion forming that needs to be remedied.

I'd take out the self tappers, drill out the rusted screw holes, paint the bare metal to prevent corrosion, and install a pair of rivet nuts along with the appropriately sized button or pan head machine screws. A dab of silicone around those rivet nuts prior to installing wouldn't be a bad idea.

They are what was included with the snorkel for the installation.

The issue isn’t water getting into the frame from those screws. It’s water running down the door and into the car.

Would a rivnut + panhead someone not rub against the door weather strip? Because that seems to be the issue.

There’s also no rust on the door, and the self-tappers were installed with silicone already.

Better picture after cleaning this spot. No rust or corrosion, just gunk from parking outside. You can see the silicone, too.

This is the spot on the weatherstripping that closes against those self tappers. It’s not torn, but it is deformed from where it rubs against them. You can also see that it’s still wet from the rain last night.

 

[OG Zuninja]

They are what was included with the snorkel for the installation.

The issue isn’t water getting into the frame from those screws. It’s water running down the door and into the car.

Would a rivnut + panhead someone not rub against the door weather strip? Because that seems to be the issue.

There’s also no rust on the door, and the self-tappers were installed with silicone already.


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Better picture after cleaning this spot. No rust or corrosion, just gunk from parking outside. You can see the silicone, too.

This is the spot on the weatherstripping that closes against those self tappers. It’s not torn, but it is deformed from where it rubs against them. You can also see that it’s still wet from the rain last night.


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I've never been a fan of self tappers regardless if that is what is provided with the item I purchased.

Seeing these updated pictures, if the issue is in fact the door seal not sitting properly because of the interference, the hardware used to secure the snorkel to the pillar isn't going to make a difference. Its probably why other snorkel installs floating around the internet have that bracket on the face of the A pillar rather than in the door frame. I gotta wonder if relocating that bracket or fabricating a new one to mount it on the outside is feasible.

 

[drowzyGX]

I've never been a fan of self tappers regardless if that is what is provided with the item I purchased.

Seeing these updated pictures, if the issue is in fact the door seal not sitting properly because of the interference, the hardware used to secure the snorkel to the pillar isn't going to make a difference. It’s probably why other snorkel installs floating around the internet have that bracket on the face of the A pillar rather than in the door frame. I gotta wonder if relocating that bracket or fabricating a new one to mount it on the outside is feasible.

Totally fair, and I think there’s an old post on the FJ forum on here where a guy made a little bracket to put on his roof rack that holds the lenzdesign snorkel in place. I can explore that option. Honestly, the amount of water is so minimal that even during the downpours we’ve had in GA these last few weeks, a negligible amount of water enters.

This is what I get for going with a snorkel based on aesthetics, lol. I’ll look into the safari or Ironman snorkels that folks like to run. Worst case, I have to get a shop to patch the sheet metal and move the snorkel hole, nbd.

Appreciate the advice!

 

[zzyzx85]

Today, I decided to look into what has been causing a clunk in the rear ever since the last range trip, which involves driving over a rocky creek bed.

I thought I had caught a pebble somewhere but it turns out my rear shock top nuts were a little loose. Either I didn't tight them enough or they settled a little bit and ended up with some play between the bushings and the mount. It was a quick fix and confirmed there is no more noise when going over a bump.

While I was down there, I also removed the air pump and accumulator for the air ride. I noticed the dryer canister that's living in the wheel well but I'll take it out another day when the winds are a bit calmer.

 

[VikingKT]

Anyone have any hints on getting those heavy duty rear springs in? Have panhard bar, sway bar endlinks and everything disconnected. Using jack on other side to help, spring compressor and still struggling.

 

[aztoytec]

Those springs look huge. Never seen them with that many coils for the rear.

 

[LRDV8R]

Compress them more than you think you will need, and then more. It was a PITA when I did it. I have the same compressors you do, so it can be done.

Edit: I also had to use a jack on the opposite end of the axle.

 

[VikingKT]

Dobinson’s heavy duty long travel

 

[LRDV8R]

Dobinson’s heavy duty long travel

Same springs as me. Confirmed this job sucks!

 

[VikingKT]

Compress them more than you think you will need, and then more. It was a PITA when I did it. I have the same compressors you do, so it can be done.

Edit: I also had to use a jack on the opposite end of the axle.

 

[VikingKT]

A little hot here today, might either try tonight or tomorrow or drink tonight and try again tomorrow morning when it’s cooler. I figured the rears would be easier and then I could tackle the fronts before a shakedown ride. Supposed to be doing a local trip this weekend so I hope I can pull it off!

 

[LRDV8R]

I wish I could give you better details... I just can't remember since it's been a while. It was a tough job and just required multiple rounds of compressing the springs.

 

[wrmathis]

loosen your links if you havent already. just break the torque on them and have then finger tight. should allow the axle to droop a little more.

 

[QuadRAGIN]

 

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[cmmartin7]

Added RCI Rock Sliders this week.

 

[gonzolexus]

Ceracote on the headlights and tinted the fogs. Turned out much better than I expected.