Well done for still being able to sort it out, and sharing this. If that was me - there would have been an R-rated version (for language and flying tools) of the video on UA-cam! 😀
This is exactly what I needed, especially the mistakes. I have an ARB snorkel (previous owner bought it and never installed it). I have been hesitant to install it because I don't have the template, and I needed to see exactly how forgiving (or not) the process is. So never worry about showing your mistakes in the videos. often those are most useful part of the video. watching some guy with 30 years experience doing it only helps so much, when it is your first time.
We did the Dobinson's snorkel on our 4Runner and love it. One of my best friends actually has the ARB and they fit and form the same way we were both very surprised.
A handy tool to have laying around is a set of carbide burr’s. A cheap set from amazon actually work really good. They would make quick work of cleanly rounding out that hole.
👍👍👍👍 My jeep buddies think my snorkel is goofy. To trigger them, before I climb over the same obstacle they do, I tighten hose clamp on snorkel and say "ok, now its ready "..🤣 when I climb rocks or whatever, I say "good thing I have a snorkel "...
@@offroadhub.official yes, its all fun. Some people are just a little up tight, but I'm ok, can't hurt my feelings, I held flashlight for dad as a kid, so my feelings are bullet proof 🤣🤣🤣
@@offroadhub.official I did take note not to do that and I completed the job no problems. I did break those clips though so i will be having to replace those. Thanks for the video!
I think your concept is sound, by watching Australian videos, I learned that they install those not for water, but dust. I don t intend on doing this mod, but if I do, I will paint it silver like the bumpers. too much black parts for my taste. it looks good and pro, just for that, it might be worth it. if I get money and repaint the whole thing, I will probably reduce the amount of colors by painting the roof blue, eliminating the white and seal the roof cracks. good show!
by looking at Australian videos, I think your concept is sound, most of the guys there don t install those for water, but dust! I don t have the intention to do this mod, but if I did, I d probably paint it the same silver as the bumpers. it looks good and pro, and just for that, it might be worth doing it some day. in the future, I intend to reduce the black color on mine, and repaint mostly silver, bumpers, trims... if I get more money, maybe reduce the number of colors too, and paint the roof blue at the same time that I reseal the roof cracks. good show!
I know it's just been 2 months old but have you ever had a leak experience in the rain or when washing the FJ on those A pillar mounts where you drilled those holes? I actually have this next mod for my FJ. Thanks.
Thinking of making the plunge myself, but don’t really want to pay $500 for a piece if plastic tubing (found something for way less) Worth it? And yes, CO can get dusty.
I know the less expensive ones work for people. This was just one of those things I spent the money on for my own peace of mind. I like it so far, and that intake down by the wheel well is a dirty place for sure.
I have always seen these as macho gimmicks. Do they work? If so, why is the snorkel facing forward? Is there a real benefit to all of this expense and work??
I'm not sure how macho they are. They face forward because that where the most air is coming from. The biggest benefit is that the air is cleaner up high. You can see where the air intake is in the video, there is a ton of dust and even mud down there. My air filter stays cleaner now, so yes, I'd say it works. For water, it will make it more difficult for the engine to get a sudden influx of water. Snorkels aren't perfect, but nothing really is. We all do some modifications that have marginal benefits. Snorkels are just something some people like having, and they offer some benefit, marginal or otherwise.
HALF the FJs in Dubai have snorkels if they off-road in the dunes!!! The most destructive thing you can get in your engine is SAND - it wouldn’t kill it suddenly, but over a year or two off-roading in the dunes you will noice a BIG reduction of power. It did that to my first FJ, which I never put a snorkel on - and regretted that decision the next year. I eventually rolled that FJ, and my new-to-me replacement IS getting a snorkel!!!
Well done for still being able to sort it out, and sharing this. If that was me - there would have been an R-rated version (for language and flying tools) of the video on UA-cam! 😀
I think you did a good job, it looks really great. I'm installing one on my FJ Cruiser. Thanks for the how to video .
Yeah mine turned out fine, the process was a little messy. 😄 Thanks for watching!
This is exactly what I needed, especially the mistakes.
I have an ARB snorkel (previous owner bought it and never installed it). I have been hesitant to install it because I don't have the template, and I needed to see exactly how forgiving (or not) the process is.
So never worry about showing your mistakes in the videos. often those are most useful part of the video.
watching some guy with 30 years experience doing it only helps so much, when it is your first time.
Did you end up doing it? ARB can send you the template
Thanks for this informative video! I'll be doing this to my 2014 after the lift goes on in a month. New subscriber!
I'm glad you liked it! Thank you!!
We did the Dobinson's snorkel on our 4Runner and love it. One of my best friends actually has the ARB and they fit and form the same way we were both very surprised.
A handy tool to have laying around is a set of carbide burr’s. A cheap set from amazon actually work really good. They would make quick work of cleanly rounding out that hole.
👍👍👍👍
My jeep buddies think my snorkel is goofy. To trigger them, before I climb over the same obstacle they do, I tighten hose clamp on snorkel and say "ok, now its ready "..🤣 when I climb rocks or whatever, I say "good thing I have a snorkel "...
Good! People need to lighten up about other people's mod choices. It's all for fun anyway right? 👍🏻
@@offroadhub.official yes, its all fun. Some people are just a little up tight, but I'm ok, can't hurt my feelings, I held flashlight for dad as a kid, so my feelings are bullet proof 🤣🤣🤣
Good job 👌
good video bro. I'm about to make the install myself
Just don't make that pilot hole for the hole saw too large... 😆
@@offroadhub.official I did take note not to do that and I completed the job no problems. I did break those clips though so i will be having to replace those. Thanks for the video!
I think your concept is sound, by watching Australian videos,
I learned that they install those not for water, but dust.
I don t intend on doing this mod, but if I do,
I will paint it silver like the bumpers.
too much black parts for my taste.
it looks good and pro, just for that, it might be worth it.
if I get money and repaint the whole thing,
I will probably reduce the amount of colors by painting the roof blue,
eliminating the white and seal the roof cracks.
good show!
by looking at Australian videos, I think your concept is sound,
most of the guys there don t install those for water, but dust!
I don t have the intention to do this mod,
but if I did, I d probably paint it the same silver as the bumpers.
it looks good and pro, and just for that, it might be worth doing it some day.
in the future, I intend to reduce the black color on mine,
and repaint mostly silver, bumpers, trims...
if I get more money, maybe reduce the number of colors too,
and paint the roof blue at the same time that I reseal the roof cracks.
good show!
You were probably too ticked to think about it at the time, but do you think you should have had safety goggles when the sparks were flying?
The tapping of the fingers 🤔 LOL
😆 I do that...
I know it's just been 2 months old but have you ever had a leak experience in the rain or when washing the FJ on those A pillar mounts where you drilled those holes? I actually have this next mod for my FJ. Thanks.
No leaks that I've seen. Thanks for watching!
@@offroadhub.official Thank you.
@@mad4760 if you wanted to guarentee no leaks, put some butyl tape under the bracket and then screw it down.
@@offroadhub.official Got it. 👍
What do you think about the $100 snorkels on eBay?
I couldn’t lol I don’t have the tools I don’t have the experience and I don’t have the balls to cut up my baby like that lol 😂
Thinking of making the plunge myself, but don’t really want to pay $500 for a piece if plastic tubing (found something for way less) Worth it? And yes, CO can get dusty.
I know the less expensive ones work for people. This was just one of those things I spent the money on for my own peace of mind. I like it so far, and that intake down by the wheel well is a dirty place for sure.
Offroad Hub glad I saw this...now I’m not so worried about producing any more holes than intended lol
@@gutsofmutts8637 yeah cutting that hole isn't a big deal. You can't screw it up any worse than I did and mine turned out fine...
Hai brother from where did you brought the headlights
Nomadretrofits.com 👍
What kind of suspension are you running on?
It's Dobinsons extended travel all the way around. Thanks for watching!
Offroad Hub nice car thanks god bless you
I have always seen these as macho gimmicks. Do they work? If so, why is the snorkel facing forward? Is there a real benefit to all of this expense and work??
I'm not sure how macho they are. They face forward because that where the most air is coming from. The biggest benefit is that the air is cleaner up high. You can see where the air intake is in the video, there is a ton of dust and even mud down there. My air filter stays cleaner now, so yes, I'd say it works. For water, it will make it more difficult for the engine to get a sudden influx of water.
Snorkels aren't perfect, but nothing really is. We all do some modifications that have marginal benefits. Snorkels are just something some people like having, and they offer some benefit, marginal or otherwise.
HALF the FJs in Dubai have snorkels if they off-road in the dunes!!! The most destructive thing you can get in your engine is SAND - it wouldn’t kill it suddenly, but over a year or two off-roading in the dunes you will noice a BIG reduction of power. It did that to my first FJ, which I never put a snorkel on - and regretted that decision the next year. I eventually rolled that FJ, and my new-to-me replacement IS getting a snorkel!!!