continuation of the build
This next part is the hard part and takes the longest, took me about 3-4 hours today to do
First things first
extra tools that i used and didnt mention in the 1st post.
rivets and rivet gun
silicone sealent
spare sheet metal tab to cover existing hole
this will be all about air box mods and connecting the snorkel to the air box. I took way more photos this time as this part is much more difficult than actually making and fitting the snorkel.
Step 1.
remove air box, 2 bolts and one nut on inside of air box
after these are undone the whole thing should lift out.
Step 2.
Cut up the 3" adaptor flange to suit the air box.
this first pic shows the flange after the first cut.
more cutting to suit
placing the flange against the air box to check fitment
Step 3.
marking out for the hole in the air box
some measurements to help any who need it. (from the side)
from the top
step 4.
drilling out the hole
finished hole, go over edges with a file to clean them up
Step 5.
fit cut up flange to check it all lines up
Step 6.
Use silicone sealent and pop rivets to secure the flange to the air box
Step 7.
time to block up the factory inlet hole
i decided to cut off the squared off edges so i could seal it easier with a flat plate and use rivets to hole it on.
Cutting off the excess plastic
the trimmed and flattened edge (i used a flap disc on the grinder to get it this nice)
Step 8.
Cut up a plate to cover the hole, rivet it in place and seal all edges
Step 9.
Cover any small holes in airbox with silicone, I had a few factory holes that needed to be closed up
Step 10.
refit air box to jeep
Step 11.
Fit the flexible hose that you bought with hose clamps
and you're done
