Snorkel

[froggy Steve]

Well, first mod just ordered! A snorkel. Bit scared of fitting it though........I will have to be VERY careful with my drill!
Next on the list is a roof rack, suspension lift (small), MT tyres, roof tent, etc etc.......
wish me luck

Steve

 

[TonyP]

And so the slippry slide begins

 

[froggy Steve]

woo hoo

 

[Dan88]

What make of snorkel did you order and who off??
I'm thinking of one, I think west coast quoted about £330ish off the top of my head.

 

[froggy Steve]

Just a basic one from Direct 4x4 http://www.direct4x4.co.uk/toyota-land-cruiser-colorado-prado-1995-to-2002-snorkel-accessories-1
Its cheaper to buy it direct rather than e bay .....?????
It will be fine for us, with not very often off roading! (for now)
Steve

 

[Doodle]

Safari Snorkel knock-off...should do fine.

 

[Dan88]

Let us know what is like when it lands, and then what it's like to fit...
One of these where on my list to fit

 

[froggy Steve]

will do!

 

[Chris Green90]

I got one from alien snorkels a while back, After having a quick nosey at Stevens Safari one at lincomb, they look pretty much identical. Its had a few bumps and knocks against trees and its still in great condition.

 

[froggy Steve]

good to hear. I hope it looks good when fitted
steve

 

[J66P]

good to hear. I hope it looks good when fitted
steve

it should as long as you drill the hole in the right place

 

[froggy Steve]

eeeeeekkkk!#
thats what I am sooo worried about!
steve

 

[J66P]

dont worry too much its only about 90mm

 

[froggy Steve]

'only' 90mm omg
Steve

 

[Doodle]

Yeah, I baulked at that one too, got my dad to do it for me. More than capable of getting it right, but for some reason couldn't bring myself to drill into a perfectly good wing

 

[scalci]

Why did you decide to fit a snorkel?

 

[froggy Steve]

Long term plans (2-3 yrs) include Overlanding, so decided to start to do things now. Will be buying a roof rack when spare cash appears! Then tent, etc etc
Steve

 

[froggy Steve]

Snorkel arrived this morning and it looks like a well built bit of kit, however, there are no fitting instructions in it so I have asked Direct 4x4 to send me a copy or email a copy but not heard back yet.
Will post photo's of fitting if I get the destructions!
Steve

 

[Doodle]

I would imagine the instructions are similar to those for the Safari. I can scan a copy of those but the template was sacrificed during fitting

 

[froggy Steve]

That would be great as they have replied and point me to the fitting Instructions on the web site which are: "Using the template provided, mark up where the snorkel will fit then drill into the bodywork where the intake will fit. Attach the hose and hat and fix the bracket to the car."
Which is great, no drill sizes, hole sizes or anything else! I am no thicky, but a little advice would be nice
The template is there, just no instructions.....
Ta everso
Steve