Nimble9's Secondhand Parts Build

What snorkel is that?

 

Looks like the Hilux one! Only costs $120 or so

 

Where can I acquire such a fine piece?

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/inesshell-bs-and-lazy-af-build.503871/page-8#post-15985233

 

eBay is where I got mine!

Arrived in like a week!!!

 

If you get one lemme know if you want to tackle the install together. I’ve been eyeing this up too.

 

I used this thread too!!!

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-snorkel-on-a-budget-tips-and-advice.391755/

 

Yeah the lack of template is scary. By “do it together” I meant try in his truck first and then mine

 

I have a real template from cruiser outfitters for retroing a hilux snorkel onto a Tacoma. I can make a copy of it if you’d like

 

That’s awesome, thanks!!

 

Yes!

 

I’ll get some poster board this week and do it up

 

@Subway4X4 and @diabetiktaco i just used cardboard and put it where I wanted lol

@inesshell what did you use to fill the gaps??

 

You have gaps?

Should’ve used a @Wheelspinner template.

 

There will be a slight gap at the very front edge. The body line of a Tacoma is very very slightly different than a hilux. Template or not the gap will be there. Hard to see it if you don’t know where to look. Most of it closes up when you tighten the nuts. I pushed my fender out a little from the inside and closed most of it up

 

@Wheelspinner explained below....

I did the same thing lol, I just like the clean look of the filler

 

I just realized you said SENDY not SANDY lol

 

it comes with a template, but its not designed for tacoma. cardboard works well, i reused the ones from the box the snorkel came in.

I used leftover fipg i had from toyota to fill in the gaps, just tape off where you want it to fill and fill it with the form in place gasket. Any black rtv also works or if you can find black silicon but gasket maker is easier to work with.

 

gasket maker it is! thanks man!!! I used your method and writeup to install mine! my install is not the cleanest, but IDC it works. besides new steel is cheap haha

 

might be selling my OEM driveshaft that has new u joints and the IDELS carrier bearing already installed. I can't believe i'm saying this but i'm thinking about selling my truck over the summer too haha