Dude if my jeep looked this good id be pooping golden eggs... Im 60+ years old and i have over 20 jeeps in my collection and i got to tell you, im copying this look on my new build i just bought today... I got lucky and found a 2 door model little rust for an illinois jeep... This look with a fresh LS motor oh yea... Love the paint and every detail of your build... This jeep earned you a new subscriber...
Same here!!! Just picked one up and was looking at everyone ideas and different biulds. I'm definitely making some of these, I'm probably going to biuld mine out of pipe though
Somehow I've never seen these flares, great vid I'm damn sure getting these now. Been running no flares on a grinder cut with 35's, this is going to help so much.
As always, very informative, you should be an instructor at a technical institute, you have the temperament for it and from the sound of things, you are very knowledgeable as well.
Is that the snorkel kit for the pre 97 xjs? It seems like they are cheap while the 97-01 seem be expensive, they couldn't be much different could they?
Question: Which snorkel kit do you have? I'm shopping. I have the rusty armor flares on my XJ as well, and it looks like some of the kits overlap where the fender flares mount but your kit seems to sit perfect just above the flare.
Looks pretty nice brother…does that long arm ride better than the short arm lifts? Thanks, I’m in the process of building my 98 XJ’s motor to a stroker and I’ll do a lift before I put the motor back in.
@Rusty411 my question is you have 97+ the windshield washer fluid reservoir is on the driver's side can you go through what you had to do to make this work thanks
Hey love your video's,I am a old gearhead my self.my son is sucking me into trail riding and building up a jeep xj.he just got one at a loan bank that was repo,he got it for $500.00.Had to put a water pump on it and a tuneup.It's bone stock.He has seen your video's and came to me,and said dad can you do that to my jeep.I do not know alot about lifting a jeep,but i am sure i can do it,but i know if i lift it 3 inch, he will come back to me and want it lifted again.He will be using it as a daily driver.do not want any road walking.I think that 36"inch tire like one of your first video's would be good.What ROUGH COUNTRY LONG ARM KIT FOR FRONT AND REAR WOULD BE THE RIGHT KIT?I know that you used the rusty's 8 1/2 inch spring on the front and the rough country 6 1/2 inch rear springs on the rear.with the drop downs.I know that i will have to go with the over knuckle 1 ton steering kit to get the steering right.Would like to get he's jeep looking like the xj in your first video.can you send me the info on everything that you used and did to your xj.email is james.d.bowen63@gmail.com AND THANKS FOR THE HELP, P.S. I HAVE SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR VIDEO'S AND YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB ON THEM.THANKS AGAIN.
Just a note when dealing with Rustys. I wanted to save sales tax and shipping by driving to their Out of state shop since I live in Georgia but they said they would still have to charge Ga sales tax and wouldn't budge on shipping charge even if I drove there and picked it up. I was going to pay cash. The sales rep I was dealing with quit communicating with me on a package deal where I was going to buy bumpers, lift and some other stuff. I ended up getting my stuff elsewhere......you know how they say a shop is only as bad as their worst employee......I think I got that guy because I've heard good things about Rustys which is why I wanted to use them but why charge shipping cost of buyer wants to pick it up. Sounds like he was rather clueless.
hey rusty i just have a question regarding the washer reservoir on the driver side. i am going to install the front panels today on my 98 xj and i have read on forums that the reservoir has to be removed. did you have to remove the reservoir to install the drivers side?
yeah man unplug your harness and get you a universal radiator overflow bottle from the parts store I have how I did it in one of my videos I think the second one I made install the rubber grommet out of the old washer fluid bottle into the new bottle and mount it near the brake master cylinder is what I did but yes sir it has to go bud
+flacrackeremt78 It is the UPoll Raptor Liner. I have had it on mine and my wife's jeep for over a year, and it has held up good. Get the adhesion promoter spray that Upoll sells for any smooth plastic. I also sprayed a buddy of mines jeep and it is holding up good too. In my opinion, it has the best look to it, and it won't scratch in the woods. If you subscribe, I am planning on doing a video soon on mixing and spraying it. Thanks bud!
I'd like to see that video! My Jeep has a vinyl wrap that looks just like your spray on, but it's already peeling off. That's the way I bought it, but I would love to make it better with this liner.
Did you use truck bed liner on the entire exterior?? I just bought a 'virgin" XJ a couple weekends ago. It was a one owner car, but the daughter in the family took it to college and left it parked in direct sunlight....the black paint/clear coat is NUKED. Just looking at my options being a working man on a budget, haha.
StormLaker1975 the liner is made by upol search for raptor liner I have a video where I spread the floor with it if you jeep is black you can spray it for couple 100 bucks
Just did Herculiner on auto store wanted $79, went to Menards $62.00 goes on well and tough as nails, will take 3 or 4 days to cure or dry but you will be happy with the results of it.
well do you have buddies that tag your jeep with stickers I do Johnnie the guy with the big zj in our group put it there he thinks it is funny idk what it means lol
Ok, can't find anyone who knows what it is about. Guess it is just the cool thing to do. I'm keeping my XJ sticker free, I dig the clean look. Sick XJ by the way.
Hey, the sticker is the logo of a snowboard glove company called "grenade gloves" . They started making MX gloves too. The company is known for being pretty rowdy and I think they went under recently. One of the founders is Danny Kass, Hes a us Olympic snowboarder and all round lunatic. Check out some of there snowboard films, they're pretty rad. Cool Jeep by the way.
Are those bias tires and how do you like them? I hear they get flat spots and makes a ruff ride they are so sweet tho my 00 xj is at the shop getting a BDS 4.5" long arm lift and I need bigger tires any ideas for aggressive rubber like your but with belts in it I have looked online for days and can't decide on size or brand shits stressful the xj's my baby other then my wife and kids lol #jeepfamily
Lloyd Harris they do flat spot when sitting all bias ply tires will the super swamper tires are good off road but not to good on road if your gonna be on road more than off the federal mud tires do pretty good on all my buds rigs they love them
there thick and a little heavy bit stainless hardware and they come powder coated I'm gonna beat them up in the woods see how they hold up bit so far I think there worth the money nice welds to
Rusty 411 lol thanks sorry i seen a Facebook sale and trade post where someone was selling one and said it was bulletproof it had similar armor I was just wonder
Christine Niper been doing it for years never had that issue it's closed cell foam it floats and its used in boats world wide for floatation we will see
+Rusty 411. I read that in on of your replies.. That rig is really nice man thank you for posting and the reply.. Are the fenders strong enough to stand on to access roof rack?
Anthony Han oh yeah there 3/16 plate I have bounced off tree with the sliders on the rear there thick and ridged the expensive but I don't have complaint about them they do there job for sure
i also have the rustys fenders on my 98. they were kinda $$$$ but when i weighed the cost of a whole new lift or these i chose these. im running 33s on a 3.5" lift. and more armor is more better. if you have instagram you can see my jeep @nolan_98_xj
My jeep looks just like yours. Only thing is I have no coal springs at all. Its all shock. Im about 11 inches up front & rear. 4.88 gears with a 8.8 rear as well. Dana 44 up front. I'm going to start uploading on a new account I just made a week ago....its called "jeepers creepers". I'm out here in antelope valley. My account im using now to message you is strictly for search & rescue. You'll come check me out.l & help me spread the word about the missing babies out of California city California. Appreciate it. Keep up the good work man.!
The plastic hose to your snorkel is a poor design. I had the same thing from Safari. I would suggest you do what I did. Instead of letting the hose dip down and then come up like the letter J, just let it might a right turn. Cut a round hole so it can make a right turn through the metal wall, instead of turning downward just to come back up again. This allows the hose to remain within the protected confines at all times, not exposed down there where the tire can rub it or other debris can damage it. This, also, requires redesigning the way the hose goes into the airbox. I sealed off the front opening of the box with a metal plate and water tight caulking. I then cut a round hole on the airboxes front left side to meet the hole in the metal wall. I then put an attachment there from a washing machine that you can get from any home depot. Use caulking to make it water tight. Then just clamp your tube onto that new washing machine attachment. Test the entire thing by submerging the whole thing in the bathtub. Airbox with the tube attached. Not all the way, just like a boat. See if water starts coming in through the new front plate or through the seal where the tube is clamped on the new attachment. Dont let the snorkel end of the tube get under the water, of course. This is also a good way to see if there are any holes in the tube. There are a few other steps to water proofing your vehicle so that it can run while submerged all the way to the top of the snorkel neck indefinitely. This is just one of them.
The instructions i gave will result in you feeling very happy and strong about it. I promise. The next thing I did was remove the distributor so it can be sealed water tight with that orange goo that turns into rubber. But anything similar will do. I then redesigned it's vent so that a clear tube could be attached to it. Now the distributor is water tight and the tube runs to the snorkel. Or to the airbox if you like. Just make a hole and attachment for the tube to clamp onto. That way the distributor gets air as well, no water going in to ruin the contacts. You would also have to use something similar to that orange stuff on the hoses that go to the top of your valve cover. otherwise water seeps into your oil. There is a computer node near the airbox that I sealed in a heavy duty ziplock bag and applied caulking where it met the harness. You would also need to do a careful water sealing of your gauges and radio which, for me, was a complicated process of plastic boxes and more rubber sealant goo. Alternator will begin to oxidize its interior brushes after a couple of submerges, however, there is an alternator that is immune to this, called the mean green alternator. A rubber tube must also be attached to your oil breathers in the front and rear axles (otherwise water gets into the oil in there), as well as extending the breather tube that is coming from your fuel tank. All 3 of these tubes must be raised to a level as high as your snorkel. I have them running inside and attached to my roof with fuel filters at the end of all 3. Aside from all of this, all that is left is comfort, which means removing inner carpet and replacing seats with something that is not a sponge. Like rubber hammock seats or just plain plastic seats. After all of this you'd be able to drive into a swimming pool deep enough so your head is under water with the windows open, and comfortably and safely run the engine all day. I'd suggest a snorkel for your face too, though ;) I would link pictures of what I have, but anytime I put links in youtube comments, youtube assumes I am a spam bot and blocks my comment. I can always email them or something if you'd like to see examples.
Dude if my jeep looked this good id be pooping golden eggs... Im 60+ years old and i have over 20 jeeps in my collection and i got to tell you, im copying this look on my new build i just bought today... I got lucky and found a 2 door model little rust for an illinois jeep... This look with a fresh LS motor oh yea... Love the paint and every detail of your build... This jeep earned you a new subscriber...
57 RED ROOSTER Hey i have some jeep xj questions!
Same here!!! Just picked one up and was looking at everyone ideas and different biulds. I'm definitely making some of these, I'm probably going to biuld mine out of pipe though
Somehow I've never seen these flares, great vid I'm damn sure getting these now. Been running no flares on a grinder cut with 35's, this is going to help so much.
Looks damn good!!! I have a 2000 XJ and getting ready to trim the fenders. Rusty's makes some good stuff.
My dream car😍 you sir have earned yourself a new subscriber. Keep up the good work!
Man your XJ looks like an absolute beast
As always, very informative, you should be an instructor at a technical institute, you have the temperament for it and from the sound of things, you are very knowledgeable as well.
badass jeep, looks awesome
Nice job ole buddy, xj nation great look
Do you have complete list of modifications. Want to build this exact jeep it's beautiful
Would these look silly above a wider stanced set of 31s?
I dig it. I run a bit less mud tread but i see drier terrain here in texas
Great videos!! Now that you have the chromo Dana 30 shafts have you broken one with the 36’s?
awesome thanks for the quick replay. if its gotta go let it be so. thanks again, your jeep looks sweet azz, good work and great vidz. subscribing now.
thanks bud
How have those 8.5" Rust's springs held up? Any sag, or sit uneven after 3 years? ?
What kind of paint liner did you use?
I like the way that bed liner came out! Badass xj what kind of bed liner did you use?
Is that the snorkel kit for the pre 97 xjs? It seems like they are cheap while the 97-01 seem be expensive, they couldn't be much different could they?
Cool!
What wheels are you running? I like them a lot.
Beautiful jeep
Beautiful.
Question: Which snorkel kit do you have? I'm shopping. I have the rusty armor flares on my XJ as well, and it looks like some of the kits overlap where the fender flares mount but your kit seems to sit perfect just above the flare.
Looks like you got RC long arms. If so what you think of them, any issues?
Looks pretty nice brother…does that long arm ride better than the short arm lifts? Thanks, I’m in the process of building my 98 XJ’s motor to a stroker and I’ll do a lift before I put the motor back in.
How much bumpstop you running in the front and rear
Nice rig 👍 I'm workin on my 99 😎
Jeep goals😎👍🏻
looks sick af, I wanna do this to my jeep
the flares and armor are high priced but I have been beating on them and there worth ever penny thanks for watching man
+Rusty 411 I'm looking up some flares as we speak, I just might need to figure out the cutting n stuff
me and my dad had a green cherokee and we sold it and the current owner sent my dad pics of it and it looks just like that
Do you ever drive your jeep? It looks like a perpetual showroom model, so clean. 🌟
Link to your snorkel?
That's a bad ass ride
Nice! You might be able to use riv-nuts instead of the self-tapping bolts used in the front.
Where could I get all of that stuff from?
Pro tip, throw a ton of anti seize on those nutsert threads. Makes life easier
How much weight is this car? And which gear in axles? (sorry for grammatic, i am from Russia)
What a beast!
Is that line x on the entire jeep? I've got two Cherokees was thinking of doing line x on one of them.
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Rusty ya got a really nice Jeep there.
thanks man
Badass jeep
Could you tell me what brand cold-air intake you have on this XJ? Thanks!
Ebay for 90 bucks nothing special its been working for 5 years now works great
@Rusty411 my question is you have 97+ the windshield washer fluid reservoir is on the driver's side can you go through what you had to do to make this work thanks
Very nice indeed
New Sub that's one badass Jeep
Hey love your video's,I am a old gearhead my self.my son is sucking me into trail riding and building up a jeep xj.he just got one at a loan bank that was repo,he got it for $500.00.Had to put a water pump on it and a tuneup.It's bone stock.He has seen your video's and came to me,and said dad can you do that to my jeep.I do not know alot about lifting a jeep,but i am sure i can do it,but i know if i lift it 3 inch, he will come back to me and want it lifted again.He will be using it as a daily driver.do not want any road walking.I think that 36"inch tire like one of your first video's would be good.What ROUGH COUNTRY LONG ARM KIT FOR FRONT AND REAR WOULD BE THE RIGHT KIT?I know that you used the rusty's 8 1/2 inch spring on the front and the rough country 6 1/2 inch rear springs on the rear.with the drop downs.I know that i will have to go with the over knuckle 1 ton steering kit to get the steering right.Would like to get he's jeep looking like the xj in your first video.can you send me the info on everything that you used and did to your xj.email is james.d.bowen63@gmail.com AND THANKS FOR THE HELP, P.S. I HAVE SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR VIDEO'S AND YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB ON THEM.THANKS AGAIN.
Link to buy Fender steel
Did you put a inline six back in it or a v8? I have the same xj Forrest green I'm working on mine but at a slow pace lol
Lloyd Harris i put a new 4.0 back in it 30 over it takes a lot of time and money but you will get it there
Just a note when dealing with Rustys.
I wanted to save sales tax and shipping by driving to their Out of state shop since I live in Georgia but they said they would still have to charge Ga sales tax and wouldn't budge on shipping charge even if I drove there and picked it up.
I was going to pay cash.
The sales rep I was dealing with quit communicating with me on a package deal where I was going to buy bumpers, lift and some other stuff.
I ended up getting my stuff elsewhere......you know how they say a shop is only as bad as their worst employee......I think I got that guy because I've heard good things about Rustys which is why I wanted to use them but why charge shipping cost of buyer wants to pick it up.
Sounds like he was rather clueless.
your truck is bad ass bro!
thanks man
hey rusty i just have a question regarding the washer reservoir on the driver side. i am going to install the front panels today on my 98 xj and i have read on forums that the reservoir has to be removed. did you have to remove the reservoir to install the drivers side?
yeah man unplug your harness and get you a universal radiator overflow bottle from the parts store I have how I did it in one of my videos I think the second one I made install the rubber grommet out of the old washer fluid bottle into the new bottle and mount it near the brake master cylinder is what I did but yes sir it has to go bud
Good lookin XJ. What did you use to bedline it and how is it holding up?
+flacrackeremt78 It is the UPoll Raptor Liner. I have had it on mine and my wife's jeep for over a year, and it has held up good. Get the adhesion promoter spray that Upoll sells for any smooth plastic. I also sprayed a buddy of mines jeep and it is holding up good too. In my opinion, it has the best look to it, and it won't scratch in the woods. If you subscribe, I am planning on doing a video soon on mixing and spraying it. Thanks bud!
I'd like to see that video! My Jeep has a vinyl wrap that looks just like your spray on, but it's already peeling off. That's the way I bought it, but I would love to make it better with this liner.
Which kit did you buy off the website? There is three separate options.
+smpacman s it was two separate orders when I got the flares had to get the front rear and the rocker armor separate
Did you use truck bed liner on the entire exterior?? I just bought a 'virgin" XJ a couple weekends ago. It was a one owner car, but the daughter in the family took it to college and left it parked in direct sunlight....the black paint/clear coat is NUKED. Just looking at my options being a working man on a budget, haha.
StormLaker1975
StormLaker1975 the liner is made by upol search for raptor liner I have a video where I spread the floor with it if you jeep is black you can spray it for couple 100 bucks
Rusty 411 thank you for the info...
Just did Herculiner on auto store wanted $79, went to Menards $62.00 goes on well and tough as nails, will take 3 or 4 days to cure or dry but you will be happy with the results of it.
@@Rusty411 on your xj on 36s you made the comment in one video that you are running stock gears. Are they 3.55s and dis they work good
Do you have a sye or just a transfer case drop? Looking into the 8.5" coils
no drop or sye my rear springs are wedged to roll up the rear axle to correct the pinion angle
what liner did you paint your jeep in?
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nice xj....
Where can I order these
What are the hand grenade stickers about? I was just discussing that with other Jeepers and we didn't know.
well do you have buddies that tag your jeep with stickers I do Johnnie the guy with the big zj in our group put it there he thinks it is funny idk what it means lol
Ok, can't find anyone who knows what it is about. Guess it is just the cool thing to do. I'm keeping my XJ sticker free, I dig the clean look. Sick XJ by the way.
Hey, the sticker is the logo of a snowboard glove company called "grenade gloves" . They started making MX gloves too. The company is known for being pretty rowdy and I think they went under recently. One of the founders is Danny Kass, Hes a us Olympic snowboarder and all round lunatic. Check out some of there snowboard films, they're pretty rad. Cool Jeep by the way.
nice car brother,what is name that black colour brother
hey man im looking to paint my xj and am wondering what you painted yours with?
it's the upol raptor liner you can get the kits off Amazon comes with the spray gun and 4 quarts of liner did my jeep with one kit thanks for watching
+Rusty 411 I was about to ask that, it's nice touch
really love that xj rusty, i got an old beater kinda like it, covered in rhino liner with abt a 5inch lift and 33s, urs is by far nicer tho lol
get them covered and mud and they all look the same bud have fun with it
+Rusty 411 that is true
Hello, how do you feel about the rusty's fenders after a few years?
No rust no problems with the coating they have held up great
Are those bias tires and how do you like them? I hear they get flat spots and makes a ruff ride they are so sweet tho my 00 xj is at the shop getting a BDS 4.5" long arm lift and I need bigger tires any ideas for aggressive rubber like your but with belts in it I have looked online for days and can't decide on size or brand shits stressful the xj's my baby other then my wife and kids lol #jeepfamily
Lloyd Harris they do flat spot when sitting all bias ply tires will the super swamper tires are good off road but not to good on road if your gonna be on road more than off the federal mud tires do pretty good on all my buds rigs they love them
Looks good you really need to do the gears I'm thinking 513s
I picked up a high pinion Dana 60 for the front today video coming soon
can i fit 31s no lift with the rusties fenders?
More then likely u will i have same stile flares with 31mudterrains on 2 in lift and have tone of clearance no lift should work out fine
thanks homie! why you up so late?
Can you drive this on the high way bro? And what tires do you have
Lloyd Harris yeah man drove her 1000 miles to jeep fest in NC last year there 36 12.50 TSL
where did you get your snorkel.
Andy Jackson amazon
Do you remember what brand that snorkel is?
Justin Roberts it's China made from amazon
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What is the name of the paint on the cherrokkee?? Bichin ride
Max Aguirre upol raptor liner thanks
I was looking at hooligan how so you like the rusties
there thick and a little heavy bit stainless hardware and they come powder coated I'm gonna beat them up in the woods see how they hold up bit so far I think there worth the money nice welds to
what type of paint it that? ( l like it )
+Adeel Din It is U-Pol Raptor Liner
+Adeel Din Thanks for watching man!
Can I cut my fenders first and then buy this. Is it better to buy them first and see how much I really need to cut?
gabriel ruiz I would get them first to be on the safe side man the rear is like the cut and fold done on the cheap the front is more
Rusty 411 thanks man kinda wish we was neighbors lol
where did u get the arm for the brake line
John Whiteman it come from rough country in another 6.5 kit I had on before the long arm think you can find them on ebay
thanks
Really stupid question but does the armor make it bulletproof
Nope its 3/16 plate steel maybe a 22
Rusty 411 lol thanks sorry i seen a Facebook sale and trade post where someone was selling one and said it was bulletproof it had similar armor I was just wonder
Did you Kevlar line it?
the liner is the upol raptor liner kit from amazon one kit did the whole jeep
+Rusty 411 cool, thanks for reply
How much did it cost to rhino liner your Jeep?
It's upol raptor liner about 200 bucks you can do it your self
filling that with foam is going to hold moisture and cause rot
Christine Niper been doing it for years never had that issue it's closed cell foam it floats and its used in boats world wide for floatation we will see
As far as your piping for the snorkel I ran mine in front of the computer instead of making a U from the snorkel you 90 into the engine bay
sick jeep..but them shocks are extended all the way out..why?
KING OF KINGS LORD OF LORDS there not long enough it's had a lot don't since this video check out the others
Rusty 411 will do!!!
What size lift
Angie Stoker 8.5
Never use expanding foam. It holds mud and water and will cause more rust. Badass jeep though.
What rear bump stops are you running? Nice jeep!
Kyle Erickson skip ahead in the videos about 10 months got a video on it
What's your daily driver?
Cole G company truck bud and we have a zj a wj for daily
ONLY IN A JEEP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SWEET RIDE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That s bad ass
Who did your Line-X?
Anthony Han I did it man its upol raptor liner sprayed on it
+Rusty 411. I read that in on of your replies.. That rig is really nice man thank you for posting and the reply.. Are the fenders strong enough to stand on to access roof rack?
Anthony Han oh yeah there 3/16 plate I have bounced off tree with the sliders on the rear there thick and ridged the expensive but I don't have complaint about them they do there job for sure
Multifunctional and bad ass looking... Value defined👍
That is the Cats Ass ! How do i buy some ,i have a 99 cherokee . Nice stuff 👍
what year is your XJ
it's a 98
alright, what was the price for that whole finder flare set up?
+Tristan Champ total was around 1200 for the armor and the flares there from rustys off road I'm not positive could have been a little less man
+Rusty 411 the flares where 799 looked it up been awhile but the armor you have to buys all separate it's good stuff
Loves these. My dad has them on his want to get them on mine but way expensive.
That pretty jeep dont see mud
Lol OK
i also have the rustys fenders on my 98. they were kinda $$$$ but when i weighed the cost of a whole new lift or these i chose these. im running 33s on a 3.5" lift. and more armor is more better.
if you have instagram you can see my jeep @nolan_98_xj
I'll check it out man yeah I was wanting to run 40s on it still may that was my thoughts also max tire clearance thanks for watching man
hey can I screen shot tour pic and send it to my buddies his is red also he wants the flares thought I would ask
My jeep looks just like yours. Only thing is I have no coal springs at all. Its all shock. Im about 11 inches up front & rear. 4.88 gears with a 8.8 rear as well. Dana 44 up front.
I'm going to start uploading on a new account I just made a week ago....its called "jeepers creepers". I'm out here in antelope valley. My account im using now to message you is strictly for search & rescue. You'll come check me out.l & help me spread the word about the missing babies out of California city California. Appreciate it.
Keep up the good work man.!
Has this thing really seen mud?
tisoy909 take a look at it on my channel
The plastic hose to your snorkel is a poor design. I had the same thing from Safari.
I would suggest you do what I did. Instead of letting the hose dip down and then come up like the letter J, just let it might a right turn. Cut a round hole so it can make a right turn through the metal wall, instead of turning downward just to come back up again. This allows the hose to remain within the protected confines at all times, not exposed down there where the tire can rub it or other debris can damage it. This, also, requires redesigning the way the hose goes into the airbox. I sealed off the front opening of the box with a metal plate and water tight caulking. I then cut a round hole on the airboxes front left side to meet the hole in the metal wall. I then put an attachment there from a washing machine that you can get from any home depot. Use caulking to make it water tight. Then just clamp your tube onto that new washing machine attachment. Test the entire thing by submerging the whole thing in the bathtub. Airbox with the tube attached. Not all the way, just like a boat. See if water starts coming in through the new front plate or through the seal where the tube is clamped on the new attachment. Dont let the snorkel end of the tube get under the water, of course.
This is also a good way to see if there are any holes in the tube.
There are a few other steps to water proofing your vehicle so that it can run while submerged all the way to the top of the snorkel neck indefinitely. This is just one of them.
ganador13 10-4 yeah I have to change the design of it soon been on there couple years it's getting brittle
The instructions i gave will result in you feeling very happy and strong about it. I promise.
The next thing I did was remove the distributor so it can be sealed water tight with that orange goo that turns into rubber. But anything similar will do. I then redesigned it's vent so that a clear tube could be attached to it. Now the distributor is water tight and the tube runs to the snorkel. Or to the airbox if you like. Just make a hole and attachment for the tube to clamp onto. That way the distributor gets air as well, no water going in to ruin the contacts.
You would also have to use something similar to that orange stuff on the hoses that go to the top of your valve cover. otherwise water seeps into your oil. There is a computer node near the airbox that I sealed in a heavy duty ziplock bag and applied caulking where it met the harness. You would also need to do a careful water sealing of your gauges and radio which, for me, was a complicated process of plastic boxes and more rubber sealant goo.
Alternator will begin to oxidize its interior brushes after a couple of submerges, however, there is an alternator that is immune to this, called the mean green alternator.
A rubber tube must also be attached to your oil breathers in the front and rear axles (otherwise water gets into the oil in there), as well as extending the breather tube that is coming from your fuel tank. All 3 of these tubes must be raised to a level as high as your snorkel. I have them running inside and attached to my roof with fuel filters at the end of all 3.
Aside from all of this, all that is left is comfort, which means removing inner carpet and replacing seats with something that is not a sponge. Like rubber hammock seats or just plain plastic seats.
After all of this you'd be able to drive into a swimming pool deep enough so your head is under water with the windows open, and comfortably and safely run the engine all day. I'd suggest a snorkel for your face too, though ;)
I would link pictures of what I have, but anytime I put links in youtube comments, youtube assumes I am a spam bot and blocks my comment. I can always email them or something if you'd like to see examples.
should have used rivets....
Way too many holes