View Full Version : I have holes in my truck (snorkel install on 3rd gen 4runner)
neliconcept
07-31-2007, 05:31 PM
I thought that may get some attention.
I have three pilot holes drilled for the screws, the intial hole for the snorkel tube has not been drilled yet as im scared as hell to do it right now. im getting there though.
pics of progress.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/neliconcept/IMG_6455.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/neliconcept/IMG_6458.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/neliconcept/IMG_6461.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/neliconcept/IMG_6462.jpg
what ive done afterwards, ive drilled the bigger holes from the pilot holes, last hole i need to drill there is the piping hole.
wish me luck fools
neliconcept
07-31-2007, 05:46 PM
well as i type one handed nearly taking my finger off, the hole saw wont effin clamp the pilot drill bit, everything is fine, just gotta finish tomorrow
Seanz0rz
07-31-2007, 07:27 PM
good luck, you are a bravery man than i.
and i think we need pics of the finger...
neliconcept
07-31-2007, 07:41 PM
progress, i fixed the hole saw so now i got a little ring to see where its at, and its perfect so far.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/neliconcept/IMG_6469.jpg
Looking forward to see pics tomorrow!
neliconcept
07-31-2007, 08:27 PM
the next pic i post will be it finished, however i plan to take a lot of pictures for maybe making a writeup
fenrisx
07-31-2007, 09:15 PM
Lookin' good so far. Seeing you standing next to your rig actually puts into perspective how big the rig actually is.. I'm ashame to say I've only been next to stock 3rd gens. And only a handful of lifted Tacomas.
neliconcept
07-31-2007, 09:16 PM
yea and im roughly six feet, i scraped a 7 foot sign in a parking lot the other day with my rack, and the truck itself is about 76 inchs.
my tripod is taller then me so it looked down on me
Bob98SR5
08-01-2007, 12:46 AM
man, that takes some balls. there's no template for it?
all_terrain17
08-01-2007, 01:23 AM
What did mom and dad say when they saw you drilling holes in your fender?
Should've told them you were trying to get the hood open or something :flipoff:
neliconcept
08-01-2007, 05:43 AM
Bob the first pic with the white sheet is the template. or else id not be doin it, cuz me aligning stuff is like trying to find my own keys back at tellico, it aint happenin.
neliconcept
08-01-2007, 06:02 AM
this hole saw has pissed me off for the last time, the stupid saw got 80% through until the bit started spinning again inside it. i have a freakin 3/4 moon shape in my fender, and no snorkel, gone to the store, im about to raise cane.
neliconcept
08-01-2007, 07:32 AM
done, pictures are uploading.
neliconcept
08-01-2007, 07:46 AM
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/neliconcept/IMG_6473.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/neliconcept/IMG_6470.jpg
inside the engine bay pics??
BruceTS
08-01-2007, 07:52 AM
inside the engine bay pics??
You kidding? all he did was install the snorkel, why bother hooking it up, nobody will know :bling:
neliconcept
08-01-2007, 07:53 AM
you cant tell as the piping in between the fender lining from the engine bay.
yeah bruce, im gonna waste 330 bucks for looks, nice attitude.
neliconcept
08-01-2007, 08:00 AM
remind me never to share anything else with yall, more flak for me it seems
BruceTS
08-01-2007, 08:05 AM
I'm giving Lee a hard time, he should know better than ask for pics of the engine compartment...... considering none of the snorkel components go in there.
neliconcept
08-01-2007, 08:16 AM
just didnt seem that way.
btw i just found a crack in the taco sleeve i got from a junkyard, so i gotta reconnect everything later on. its a pita to get the hose in there though.
bamachem
08-01-2007, 08:49 AM
just didnt seem that way.
btw i just found a crack in the taco sleeve i got from a junkyard, so i gotta reconnect everything later on. its a pita to get the hose in there though.
hey, bruce is just having a little fun w/ lee... it's all good!
anyway, i have an extra taco tube. want it? cover shipping and a few bucks for my time and it's yours. i can have it out today.
it doesnt go to the airbox?? i am confused. i have never installed one nor done any research on them, so school me sonz :laugh:
bamachem
08-01-2007, 09:28 AM
yeah, it does, via an OEM tacoma air inlet tube that's hidden behind the fender. it connects to the elbow on the stock air box on one end and to the snorkel on the other. under the hood, you can't see a difference since everything is routed between the fender outer skin and the internal skeleton of the engine compartment.
tacoclimber
08-01-2007, 09:36 AM
Well, I think it looks mad tight, yo. :hillbill:
Seriously, looks good. Now you gotta go test it! :thumbup:
neliconcept
08-01-2007, 09:59 AM
just didnt seem that way.
btw i just found a crack in the taco sleeve i got from a junkyard, so i gotta reconnect everything later on. its a pita to get the hose in there though.
hey, bruce is just having a little fun w/ lee... it's all good!
anyway, i have an extra taco tube. want it? cover shipping and a few bucks for my time and it's yours. i can have it out today.
danngg!! i just went and bought a new one, didnt even see your post. how much do you want, ill take this receipt back and tell em to cancel shipping.
neliconcept
08-01-2007, 10:00 AM
Lee this should help the confusion
http://www.expeditionswest.com/equipment/tacoma/snorkel/safari_snorkel_drawing.jpg
the tube that is black dotted line is the taco air sleeve which mine is cracked, the L shaped tube in front of it is a thick rubber hose that comes with the snorkel and attaches to the sleeve, then the sleeve hits the elbow.
gotcha. mine goes to the fender like that too :thumbup:
understood.
bamachem
08-01-2007, 11:16 AM
danngg!! i just went and bought a new one, didnt even see your post. how much do you want, ill take this receipt back and tell em to cancel shipping.
cancel it. $25 shipped via priority mail and i can get it out today. you've got a PM.
jrallan26
08-03-2007, 02:13 AM
I applaud your bravery! If I was going to do that, I would practice on my neighbor's car.
xcmountain80
08-03-2007, 10:21 AM
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/neliconcept/IMG_6473.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/neliconcept/IMG_6470.jpg
Dang Blake that looks good! Any tips on the install? I did one on my last truck and toyed with the idea on this one. What will you be doing for waterproofing the rest of the motor/ Vehicle?
Aaron
arjan
08-05-2007, 12:55 PM
Looks good. I would be more worried about drilling next to the windshield then through the fender. Bolt on body parts are easy to replace. Rust on the main body is usually the beginning of the end for a vehicle (out here anyways).
Just because you seem to enjoy being teased: Why worry about water crossings when your vehicle is called dezert runna :D
neliconcept
08-05-2007, 01:12 PM
Looks good. I would be more worried about drilling next to the windshield then through the fender. Bolt on body parts are easy to replace. Rust on the main body is usually the beginning of the end for a vehicle (out here anyways).
Just because you seem to enjoy being teased: Why worry about water crossings when your vehicle is called dezert runna :D
haha I prob need to change that title, i put that on when I was contemplating LTing the truck.
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