StainlessSteel 3" snorkle for a GQ

[3rnzir]

Anyone done this option.Pro`s and con`s.Do you still need a template to cut the hole thru gaurd.Pricing up this option thru local muffler dude.Was looking at a 1 peice setup.

[Steve_t647]

These are fine but some do transfer noise to the cab and resonate.

Apart from that they can be leant on without splitting

I havent bothered for stainless tho Mild steel is far easier to bend and replace sections as for a template no need, the hardest part is the mounting tabs to the pannel and windscreen pillar.

[timotheus]

Ill try and get a photo of what happened when i lent on a tree, a steel snorkel is far superior. My guards wouldn't agree but my A pillar would.

[jumper]

How much do you reckon it will cost you?

[coxsy]

heres one i found on a saf

[Ryan]

stainless is expensive go with mild steel heres the one i just made.....



omly cost me bout $70 for tubing and hose clamps, and borrowed a snork hat. just buy u bends and a little bit of straight....i used 2 1/2 inch exhaust tube

[Terry]

I made mine up from 3" aluminium - banged a few trees, seems solid as. Mine enters the engine bay just past the aerial (Petrol so don't have the pre-cleaner). i'll get some photos over the weekend if you like. I got it bent up in ChCh, can probably find the bend directions I faxed them if I'm lucky...
Expensive option tho - worked out about the same price as a plastic Safari one - next time I'd go with mild steel. I was worried about weight, but given it's a LWB Patrol, that seems rather silly in hindsight.

[3rnzir]

Good stuff.Ryan.What paint system did you go with.The mild seel option is looking good.May look for an air ram from local tractor dude.You guys use rivnuts to secure the snorkle?Any tips to stop leaks in the A pillar?

[Ryan]

jst single pack primer and matt black(easy to touch up) no rivnuts either
just one self tapping 10mm screw on the pillar with some sealer so it dont leak and nuts and bolts on the guards....just dont over engineer anything, the less you have to do the better!!
I just cut and welded by eye no measuring and turned out pretty good...

[flyingbrick]

I know this is dragging a post up from the dead.... but meh

I went to ulrich aluminum in Hamilton and they had sold out of 3" aluminum pipe and wanted $50 per bend- so i was forced to look at other options. I know the GQ is a tank already but i do not see the point in using heavy mild steel or stainless for something completely non structual.

Trademe wins. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =201085821

$25 a bend and i can do my GQ with just one straight, one 180 and one 45 degree bend. I have a box of random silicone couplers and hose clamps kicking around so will join the whole lot together with those.

Now i just have to find one of those clear plastic pre-cleaners for the end of the snorkel.. Does anyone in Nz sell them?

[rangimotors]

I know this is dragging a post up from the dead.... but meh

I went to ulrich aluminum in Hamilton and they had sold out of 3" aluminum pipe and wanted $50 per bend- so i was forced to look at other options. I know the GQ is a tank already but i do not see the point in using heavy mild steel or stainless for something completely non structual.

Trademe wins. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =201085821

$25 a bend and i can do my GQ with just one straight, one 180 and one 45 degree bend. I have a box of random silicone couplers and hose clamps kicking around so will join the whole lot together with those.

Now i just have to find one of those clear plastic pre-cleaners for the end of the snorkel.. Does anyone in Nz sell them?

I see the point in mild, price.
3 inch 90 degree bends 17 dollars pretty hard to beat and im pretty sure my boots weigh more that my mild steel 3 inch snorkel that cost all up less than 50 dollars.

[coxsy]

TWL truck parts place

[flyingbrick]

TWL truck parts place

Thanks dude. for some reason i thought they only stocked stuff for large commercial trucks

[coxsy]

is a truck part

[flyingbrick]

$43 so im happy

Was kinda surprised when they knew exactly what i was talking about