Thanks so much for the video. I installed one on my MUX today. Made the job a lot easier. Used your video instead of the instructions. Well made. Appreciated
Thanks Adam, another great vid. I guess the big benefit of doing this yourself is you know the holes have been carefully treated with paint to prevent further corrosion. I think your video is exceptional, but there is no way I would be doing this one myself.
Gday Adam thanks for another great vehicle I fitted my safari snorkel last weekend with your help, thanks. I will be fitting my outback armour suspension this weekend with the help of your video, cheers Wayne.
No mention of the diff, gearbox and transfer case breathers? They are the real determinants of wading depth. If they're underwater very bad things can happen. The snorkel can be as tall as you like but until you lift the breather outlets it's a complete waste of time for wading. Still ok for cleaner air tho'
Don't think the mirrorless full frame would work that well 😁 Am expecting a new gimble to arrive any day which should help make everything smoother rather than free hand.
The A-piller section I would probably use some nut-serts and stainless button head bolts. Then plastic tap in serts are a bit cheap and nasty and they normally dent the piller tapping them in. Otherwise awesome work mate 👌
Great video mate, very informative and easy to follow. Only thing is that I wouldn't want to get that particular snorkel myself, there's so much modification done to the airbox I didn't know about until now. I'll be sticking to going the stainless route, especially since Fabulous Fabrications makes theirs to use the factory airbox intake
If I seen this 3 weeks ago I would off attempted this my self. I'm handy on tools done suspension, bullbar, lights and winch but cutting holes in body work doesn't sit right with me. I was nervous cutting the air dam for the winch. But this was a good dam perfect installation vid. Keep up the good work man.
Good video👍🏼. When I done my pathfinder I taped the whole guard first then marked the tape with the template, then started drilling. Also, I'm assuming that the extra "spacer" that you didn't use is to go where the flare is if you have the LSM that has no flares?
Nice, informative video, except of course an Aussie using American terminology for car parts ('hood' and 'fender' instead of bonnet and guard)! ;-) ;-) Definitely agree about the benefits of a step drill, everyone should have one (or a few) in their tool collection.
Why don`t you fit the air intake on top of the snorkel not back to front. It stops taking in water when going thru deep water when you get a bit of a head wave going. Other wise great vid. very helpful.
Hey Adam another great video, I’ve watch a few and have done a some of the same things to my D-max. Now might do the snorkel as your video gives me confidence to do it myself. Mate just wanting to know what tyres and size you are running on your stock rim’s. Keep them coming. Regards Adam my name is Adam as well
Great vid as usual and very well explained. I have 1 question though… why do you recommend completely sealing the rubber duckbill drain in the bottom of the air box? Some water can and will get down the snorkel so wouldn’t leaving the factory drain as is working the same?
Cheers mate 👍 Much prefer a proper sealed air box, in my experience those grommet let water straight back in. Get what you're saying though; one of the reasons I'm a fan of the Safari style ram head for draining water away rather than staino pipes. Each to their own though 👍
@@VideoShowMeHow fair call. I’m a noob to off-roading (hands on) and our Xterrain won’t be here till the back end of next year. Keep up the great work mate. 🤙
Hay mate Great videos I've got our xterrain on order and should arrive in a couple more moths but in the meantime does the snorkel create any cabin noise??? Thanks
Great video mate. Just wondering, did you think about sealing the rivets? I've heard that sometimes these aren't water tight. Love this whole series, your ute looks rad.
Tidy job, but i don't think fitting a snorkel raises the wading depth though. After all, the air intake is already far higher than the actual wading depth. You still have to worry about the alternator, ECU and various electrics, as well as diffs.
I agree that big water does mean big problems. Like most new cars, if you leave it stock then the intake is going to suck it up through the smallest crossing
Hey mate great video, i have a 2018,but its much the same kinda process so keen to give it a go. Did u do a leak test. Heard u cover the ram head with a rag or such and if the engine dies or loses idle speed then the sealing has been correctly done, thus reassuring that it is infact sealed for water ingress.
Hi Adam, do you have the details for the Dremel cutting blade you used? I have a Dremel but not sure which cutting blade to use that will do the job well. Thanks Champ
No, I sealed the box. There is a 'one way' valve (eg rubber flap) that is designed to that from factory but prefer it sealed from past exp. The safari head is designed to expel water itself
Hey Adam. Nice video. Question for you, what made you go the V spec snorkel over the Armax? I quite like the v spec, as the armax seems huge….and also you dont need to cut the wheel arch flare with the v spec. Secondly, did you notice any increase in noise with the snorkel fitted? Thanks
In short, it wasn't out at the time. But I think I would have still gone with the vspec, perfect size I reckon.. No real noise increase, a little flutter sometimes with the window down but nothing like the drainpipe snorkels
@@VideoShowMeHowthanks for the reply. Good to know it doesn’t start causing horrendous noise in the cabin. Yeah I reckon I actually like the v spec more, it suits well. The Armax looks obscure and kinda oversized
Snorkels dont provide any benefits re cleaner air as dmax intake is at front grill so unless you're tailgating vehicle in front dust ingress is negligible. As you mentioned ram effect is bs too. Scary drilling into new car.
hey mate any chance you could tell me what size that stainless pipe is the silicone joins too, definitely keen on a safari snorkle but not so keen on butchering the airbox, want to get one fabricated to suit the safari
unsure on that size, I can't get to it now, it might be in the instructions on the safari website though. You can get a factory airbox from isuzu that has the outlet facing the fender
@@jamestanner9198 I've had water come in to an air box the other way in the past so my preference is seal the air box entirely so I know the whole system is sealed. But can always skip this step 👍
Check-out all the other D-Max content here -> th-cam.com/play/PLloptHW8MGGhzVQRkJaMUeCIUh5ZEplfB.html
Great vid once again. I would recommend putting some sikaflex on the A pillar holes to make sure no water is getting in.
Thanks so much for the video. I installed one on my MUX today. Made the job a lot easier. Used your video instead of the instructions. Well made. Appreciated
Welcome! Congrats on the install 👍
Nice video, we always use sika and stainless rivets when we install the bracket to the A pillar, never comes loose or leaks
Thanks Adam, another great vid. I guess the big benefit of doing this yourself is you know the holes have been carefully treated with paint to prevent further corrosion. I think your video is exceptional, but there is no way I would be doing this one myself.
Certainly a bit nerve wracking this one 😀
Hey mate, is there a reason why you went the v spec over the Armax?
Gday Adam thanks for another great vehicle I fitted my safari snorkel last weekend with your help, thanks. I will be fitting my outback armour suspension this weekend with the help of your video, cheers Wayne.
👍👍
No mention of the diff, gearbox and transfer case breathers? They are the real determinants of wading depth. If they're underwater very bad things can happen. The snorkel can be as tall as you like but until you lift the breather outlets it's a complete waste of time for wading. Still ok for cleaner air tho'
Has he answered this elsewhere yet? I too am very interested in this since i regularly cross rivers.
Really enjoy these videos. Get yourself a chest mount or head mount so you can use both hands! Keep them coming.
Don't think the mirrorless full frame would work that well 😁 Am expecting a new gimble to arrive any day which should help make everything smoother rather than free hand.
The A-piller section I would probably use some nut-serts and stainless button head bolts. Then plastic tap in serts are a bit cheap and nasty and they normally dent the piller tapping them in. Otherwise awesome work mate 👌
Nice job Adam, another good video for the collection! Tip: On the hose clamps I use an 8mm socket much easier & can torque a bit better!
👍👍
Excellent video thanks. I've got one on the way for my 2019...
Great video, thanks for your detailed instructions but I’m afraid this job is too big for me to do myself. Keep up the good work!
Cheers 😁
Great video mate, very informative and easy to follow. Only thing is that I wouldn't want to get that particular snorkel myself, there's so much modification done to the airbox I didn't know about until now. I'll be sticking to going the stainless route, especially since Fabulous Fabrications makes theirs to use the factory airbox intake
Cheers Alex!
You can actually buy a side-facing Isuzu airbox for $400 if you'd like to keep things tidy. It normally comes with the stock Isuzu snorkel.
@@Candesce Link for the side facing airbox?
If I seen this 3 weeks ago I would off attempted this my self. I'm handy on tools done suspension, bullbar, lights and winch but cutting holes in body work doesn't sit right with me. I was nervous cutting the air dam for the winch. But this was a good dam perfect installation vid. Keep up the good work man.
Cheers mate 👍
Wow pretty cool stuff 👌
Such a good help video! I installed myself ! Thanks. Also any chance to post for Munji 1” body lift kit?! Thanks!
Nice work! No body lift yet I'm afraid
Great video mate 👌
Good video👍🏼.
When I done my pathfinder I taped the whole guard first then marked the tape with the template, then started drilling.
Also, I'm assuming that the extra "spacer" that you didn't use is to go where the flare is if you have the LSM that has no flares?
Yep spot on, for model's with no flares 👍
Nice, informative video, except of course an Aussie using American terminology for car parts ('hood' and 'fender' instead of bonnet and guard)! ;-) ;-)
Definitely agree about the benefits of a step drill, everyone should have one (or a few) in their tool collection.
Haha sorry Jeep habits 😁
Why don`t you fit the air intake on top of the snorkel not back to front. It stops taking in water when going thru deep water when you get a bit of a head wave going. Other wise great vid. very helpful.
If water is that high I've got bigger problems :D
You should do some stickers for you merch “Not crazy tight, just regular tight”, but put a few nuts and bolts in there or people might be offended.
Brilliant!
@@VideoShowMeHow or you could add a couple of blue glove hands. I think that’s your signature. Thanks for the vids, they’re giving me lots of ideas.
Hey Adam another great video, I’ve watch a few and have done a some of the same things to my D-max. Now might do the snorkel as your video gives me confidence to do it myself.
Mate just wanting to know what tyres and size you are running on your stock rim’s.
Keep them coming.
Regards
Adam my name is Adam as well
285/65/18 - no lift no scrub
@@VideoShowMeHow thanks mate
Great vid as usual and very well explained. I have 1 question though… why do you recommend completely sealing the rubber duckbill drain in the bottom of the air box? Some water can and will get down the snorkel so wouldn’t leaving the factory drain as is working the same?
Cheers mate 👍 Much prefer a proper sealed air box, in my experience those grommet let water straight back in. Get what you're saying though; one of the reasons I'm a fan of the Safari style ram head for draining water away rather than staino pipes. Each to their own though 👍
@@VideoShowMeHow fair call. I’m a noob to off-roading (hands on) and our Xterrain won’t be here till the back end of next year. Keep up the great work mate. 🤙
@@danielmoss3241 👍👍
I would have put some cold galvanize on those holes and not use the dremel because of the heat. Snips instead.
Hay mate
Great videos
I've got our xterrain on order and should arrive in a couple more moths but in the meantime does the snorkel create any cabin noise???
Thanks
Nah not all 👍
Great video mate. Just wondering, did you think about sealing the rivets? I've heard that sometimes these aren't water tight. Love this whole series, your ute looks rad.
Yep, gave em a dot of sika227 👍 Well spotted!
@@VideoShowMeHow Nice one dude!
Tidy job, but i don't think fitting a snorkel raises the wading depth though. After all, the air intake is already far higher than the actual wading depth. You still have to worry about the alternator, ECU and various electrics, as well as diffs.
I agree that big water does mean big problems. Like most new cars, if you leave it stock then the intake is going to suck it up through the smallest crossing
Hey mate great video, i have a 2018,but its much the same kinda process so keen to give it a go. Did u do a leak test. Heard u cover the ram head with a rag or such and if the engine dies or loses idle speed then the sealing has been correctly done, thus reassuring that it is infact sealed for water ingress.
Get a k&n or a dry flow filter ?
Hi Adam, do you have the details for the Dremel cutting blade you used? I have a Dremel but not sure which cutting blade to use that will do the job well. Thanks Champ
Do you drill a hole in the bottom of the airbox so any water that goes through the snorkel can drain out?
No, I sealed the box. There is a 'one way' valve (eg rubber flap) that is designed to that from factory but prefer it sealed from past exp. The safari head is designed to expel water itself
Hi VSH the link to ebay is for the old model d-max?
Fixed! Thank you mate
Hey Adam. Nice video.
Question for you, what made you go the V spec snorkel over the Armax? I quite like the v spec, as the armax seems huge….and also you dont need to cut the wheel arch flare with the v spec.
Secondly, did you notice any increase in noise with the snorkel fitted?
Thanks
In short, it wasn't out at the time. But I think I would have still gone with the vspec, perfect size I reckon.. No real noise increase, a little flutter sometimes with the window down but nothing like the drainpipe snorkels
@@VideoShowMeHowthanks for the reply.
Good to know it doesn’t start causing horrendous noise in the cabin.
Yeah I reckon I actually like the v spec more, it suits well. The Armax looks obscure and kinda oversized
Do u install these for people if we pay u ?
Is there a chance to buy airbox mods piece separately ?
Unsure, best contact Safari
Snorkels dont provide any benefits re cleaner air as dmax intake is at front grill so unless you're tailgating vehicle in front dust ingress is negligible. As you mentioned ram effect is bs too. Scary drilling into new car.
hey mate any chance you could tell me what size that stainless pipe is the silicone joins too, definitely keen on a safari snorkle but not so keen on butchering the airbox, want to get one fabricated to suit the safari
unsure on that size, I can't get to it now, it might be in the instructions on the safari website though. You can get a factory airbox from isuzu that has the outlet facing the fender
@@VideoShowMeHow yeah cool might look into that option also 😊
On a different note, where did you get the tinted weather shields from?
Ebay :) link in the video description or here: Window Weathershields - ebay.us/77RraL
@@VideoShowMeHow Thanks Adam, appreciated.
How does the Dremel go? Seen mixed reviews.
Goes great 👍
How does the rain water drain out if the drain holes are closed up ?
Should never be any water in there, the ram head drains it away. So far so good, have checked the box after driving through crazy rain
@VideoShowMeHow why block the one way valve in the first place ?
@@jamestanner9198 I've had water come in to an air box the other way in the past so my preference is seal the air box entirely so I know the whole system is sealed. But can always skip this step 👍
@VideoShowMeHow the one way valve was faulty .is that why water came in ?
still wouldn't go deeper than 800mm because you will ruin all the electrical components.
Great video. 💪👏🏼