Nikson
Explorer
By starting this thread, I am hoping to provide various build information.
As impossible as it might seem, in my opinion it should be a pretty simple process for anyone who has a basic "know-how" about holding tools & some fab work.
One of the reasons I've considered doing my own is obviously cost. In my personal opinion, I think its pretty ridiculous that piece of plastic like snorkel would cost anywhere from $300-500. I understand that its a patent thing probably, and being "THE ONE" in the market...
with all that aside...my main reason would be the design flaw in SAFARI style, that in my opinion is not a "small" deal.
Sorry if I am being a bit BOLD with my wording here...
With following pictures I am hoping to help you visualize my direction of thought.
If you closely look at the following picture, You will see that the cables that go from bumper to the roof rack protect only up to a certain point, and no where near close to protecting the snorkel part from being ripped off by something on its way. I think that actual snorkel head is just out there, ready to be ripped off.
Here is something in my line of thought...
Notice the BUNGYs going from bumper to roof rack (area of coverage)
being around some of the Hummers (H1 in specific), showed me just that, what I wanted to see what is needed to be done on a Cherokee (or any other), and not worry about snorkel being damaged during your travels.
Or this way...
View from inside...
Places to run "plumbing"
Passenger side - seems to make more sense to put it this way, since it would be blocking less view on the front for the driver, as well as better access through the "wall"
Top trim of the HEATER/WIPERs removed
Well, with these pictures in consideration, I assume you get a basic idea on what I am hoping to achieve by going this route.
For deeper water crossings, an extension will be used to raise the head unit of the snorkel up to the roof level (or could be done higher if necessary)
I'll keep this posted as process goes on...
As impossible as it might seem, in my opinion it should be a pretty simple process for anyone who has a basic "know-how" about holding tools & some fab work.
One of the reasons I've considered doing my own is obviously cost. In my personal opinion, I think its pretty ridiculous that piece of plastic like snorkel would cost anywhere from $300-500. I understand that its a patent thing probably, and being "THE ONE" in the market...
with all that aside...my main reason would be the design flaw in SAFARI style, that in my opinion is not a "small" deal.
Sorry if I am being a bit BOLD with my wording here...
With following pictures I am hoping to help you visualize my direction of thought.
If you closely look at the following picture, You will see that the cables that go from bumper to the roof rack protect only up to a certain point, and no where near close to protecting the snorkel part from being ripped off by something on its way. I think that actual snorkel head is just out there, ready to be ripped off.
Here is something in my line of thought...
Notice the BUNGYs going from bumper to roof rack (area of coverage)
being around some of the Hummers (H1 in specific), showed me just that, what I wanted to see what is needed to be done on a Cherokee (or any other), and not worry about snorkel being damaged during your travels.
Or this way...
View from inside...
Places to run "plumbing"
Passenger side - seems to make more sense to put it this way, since it would be blocking less view on the front for the driver, as well as better access through the "wall"
Top trim of the HEATER/WIPERs removed
Well, with these pictures in consideration, I assume you get a basic idea on what I am hoping to achieve by going this route.
For deeper water crossings, an extension will be used to raise the head unit of the snorkel up to the roof level (or could be done higher if necessary)
I'll keep this posted as process goes on...
