Toyota Hilux 2015+ Safari Snorkel fitting

[@_Skuffed_]

First time a came across your channel and exactly what I was looking for, informative and easy to follow instructions, definitely earned a like and subscribe from me 👌

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

I am glad my content was helpful for you I try and make good content that is useful

[@79series]

Hi mate, on the instructions the pillar bracket shows inserting plastic clips, then screws, but it looks like you used pop rivets, were they supplied with the kit, did you need an pneumatic pop rivet gun, a work shop wants to charge $600 labour which id like to save. Thanks.

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

I had a rewatch the video I drilled the pillar holes to 8mm so I used plastic clips that came with the kit regards Mike

[@79series]

@@kisbushcraftdownunder Hi Mike, and did you use pop rivets or screws to hold the bracket?

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

@@79series with a 8 mm hole it must be screws but its a long time ago now

[@79series]

Perfect thanks mate.​@@kisbushcraftdownunder

[@stevendouglas6593]

Really appreciate your videos. Loved the dual battery installation and the rock sliders as well. Practical and easy to follow. A great help.

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

Thank you for the positive feedback I try and make content that is useful and easy to do yourself regards mike

[@omerh6320]

hello, do you encounter a problem such as wetting the air filter, does water go to the air box in heavy rain?

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

I have never had a problem with the filter getting wet the head of the snorkel removes some of the rain water and in the bottom of the air box are two drains one a small hole and the other a duck bill valve .Some people seal them up worried that water could get in during river crossing regards mike

[@louisegan99]

Running a holes backwards will overheat and stuff it. When drilling with both the holesaw and the step drill, run it up to speed before contacting the cutting surface to avoid it grabbing, pulsing the drill like that will overheat the motor and cause it to grab. Other than that thanks for letting me having a visual of the process beyond the instructions. Oh and don't use tin snips, they deform the panel

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

I need a more powerful drill but I don't often cut big holes in new cars with the snips they were new and I took small bites so they didn't mess the car side edge of the cut hope the video helps with all the small details regards Mike

[@djchriskola]

@@kisbushcraftdownunder it was painful watching you drill and cut,,,, read up on proper technique...

[@onthefly4711]

Do you know how far the snorkel reaches above the roof? I have a demountable cabin with alcove and I´m wondering if the snorkel fits under it- Thank you for the great video!

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

Its hard to measure due to the curve in the roof so I measured from the top of the wing mirror its 37cm or 14 1/2 inches to the top of the ram head the snorkel sits forward's of the windshield by 28cm or 11 inches hope that helps

[@onthefly4711]

@@kisbushcraftdownunder That was as perfect answer, thank you so much!!!! (My alcove ends only a few cm in front of the top edge of the windshield. So the snorkel is far away from it in the horizontal direction, I didn´t think of that I only considered the potential vertical distance) :) Greetings to the other end of the world!

[@stevew2842]

Thanks, got to do my 2021 next few days, now more nerves!!!

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

its a bit nerve racking cutting a big hole in a good car measure twice remember you can cut a bit more off but its hard to put metal back on good luck regards mike

[@speedwayvic6680]

Great video helped alot, thanks! took bang on 3hrs for me

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

It took me a lot longer than that with the filming and working out all the clips, glad it was a help regards Mike

[@MC-jf6ic]

Any difference in performance?

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

I haven’t noticed any change but I not a hard driver no loss of fuel ⛽️ economy only downside is probably changing the air filter more often due to bugs

[@MC-jf6ic]

That’s great to know, what’s your average fuel consumption?

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

@@MC-jf6ic about 10.9 km per litre with HWY tyres on but if I put my off-road tyres on BFG KO2 I loose about 10%

[@maverick_nz]

Did you get engine light on after installing?

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

No I had no light engine come on did you turn the ignition on when the MAS sensor was disconnected?

[@maverick_nz]

@@kisbushcraftdownunder all sorted mate haha

[@lukenakachi6502]

Why didn't you get a custom air box

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

I have no intention to modify the engine the Hilux air box works fine most custom boxes are about performance and don’t have a air spinner so wet filter do happen when driving through rain. For me reliability is paramount

[@maverick_nz]

Nice mate just the vid I needed to install mine haha

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

glad it helps

[@landau393]

Thanks mate nice video I have the ArMax to do... wish me luck lol 🤦

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

I think you have to cut the inner guard as well as modifications to the air box good luck

[@landau393]

@@kisbushcraftdownunder yes I do and thanks your video has helped

[@vctrmmnl4824]

Great job! The horror of drilling and cutting in the body of your car... aaargh

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

yes cutting a big hole in a good car can cause a bit of anxiety always measure twice before you start cutting