Ontario BS Thread

I got a 4” hole saw. Didn’t do the donaldson but did the airflow. Pretty straight forward.

1. Measure atleast once

2. Cut big gigantic hole in fender

3. Cut smaller holes in fender

4. Install the hardest lock washers and bolts ever

5. Read directions

6. Fix mistakes.

 

You forgot step 7. Attend hospital for stitches.

Can't go wrong with the Tim Taylor school of DIY.

 

this is true

All in all its straight forward. Think it took me 3 hours or so from start to finish.

 

Did you go with the velcro for the a-pillar mount like shown in this thread? https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-airflow-snorkel-install.443155/

you second genners get all the mods!!

 

I ran Minden and Ardbeg stock . You're fine.
Just stick to main trail and don't try anything without a spotter just to be safe

 

yeah I ended up doing the velcro mod. I highly, highly suggest getting good quality velcro and clean the area as much as possible. I may end up doing rivnuts down the road. I definitely was not doing the wood screws that were given with my snorkel kit.....

Also, on my snorkel the studs that go into the snorkel body were suppose to be locktighted in. I figured being in canada, we have the Salt and rust for that. However I am always tightening the most upper bolt as it loosens off, which causes my velcro to fail.

Second pro-tip. Get some kind of sealant (I used plumbers putty or mastic tape I believe). I used this between any tubing joint that was held on with a hose clamp.

 

I did double sided trim tape as well

 

I'll try and come out this year, maybe I'll even have a lift by then too.

 

There's an OEM snorkel available for 3rd gens. Don't have to dick around with A-pillar attachment either - it uses the roof rack screw holes.

 

I have been considering making something that attaches the snorkel to the roof rack somehow.

 

That sir is signature worthy! haha

According to Toyota. It's not a snorkel. It is a desert air intake.

I don't even want to know what they charge for that in comparison to the $300USD for the Dobinsons.

 

^Toyota is technically correct. Most Toyotas (including mid-engined HiAce vans) have snorkels in Egypt, for example, where it rains maybe once a year. But if you go over all the joints with sealant, it will work as a water snorkel.

Large cushioned clamp around the snorkel tube, fastened to a steel strip that attaches to the roof rack perhaps?

 

Don't know yet but I'll tag you on the post

@llamasmurf already has his so it's up to me lol

 

Now here is a recovery.

 

anyone ever deal with wheelsco in vaughn?
$800 for a set of four is awfully tempting lol

 

Pin it to win it!

 

Think my truck is leaking coolant or oil or somethin I honestly can’t tell. I drove it probably 140kms today and I get home and am sitting in the driveway with it idling. I turned it off and got out and I noticed a ~2” diameter drip and some splatter right under one of the holes in the skid plate. Kinda under where the radiator is.

I got it oil sprayed over a week ago but it stopped dripping a couple of days. Looks yellowy and slimy when I run my fingers over it on the concrete. Not sure what to think.

 

I’m wiring the ground wire for my backup cam near the tailgate, where do you guys think the best place would be to ground? The wire is by the reciever but I can extend it somewhere else as well

 

I have. Got my f5’s from them. Had the tires and rims mounted elsewhere.

 

On the gas tank side there is a battery ground along the frame rail. 12mm bolt. Should be just in front of the wheel closest to the cab.