Snorkel Install on 05+ Tacoma

[keezer37]

Not to harsh but you should read the 05+ thread, as to where to give the credit for first install and post up of what works on an 05+ Tacoma.....

Ive always been kinda bitter as to everyone forgetting my post and advice as to what snorkel works for that model truck. I did the first install in a drive way in Park City Utah, then posted up during the big 05+ snorke; debate.
I have to say my write up was not the greatest but Id like a few props for buying and drilling 6 holes in my truck.

Needless to say you have an awesome rig and I give you props.

I had forgotten that also. You damn sure did Zolo and deserve the cajones award for cutting into the first patient. If I recall, you've had your fair share of good ideas and quality postings in the past.

Thank you barlowrs for also showing the shortcomings on the fitment of this install. It's been an issue with me in the past of seeing all the upside of a particular mod and too often finding the downside for yourself after the fact.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

No I understand his write up was very detailed and superior.
That is a long thread anyhow, and his write up did get linked up with Kurt so its all good.

I will keep my old man bitterness to myself from here on...

No need to be bitter my man, I've passed your name on to many that have asked about how the G2 Tacoma snorkels came about. Its no secret that you were the first to do the install Tacodoc and I worked out a deal for compensation for his fabulous install writeup and we later came up with a pre-made template, refined instruction set and other related parts that are now shipping with all the snorkels we send out. However as we chose to link the instructions online it doesn't guarantee me any sales in fact I rightfully know plenty buy them elsewhere (because they often don't hesitate to call for tech questions on the installs )

 

[barlowrs]

No need to be bitter my man, I've passed your name on to many that have asked about how the G2 Tacoma snorkels came about. Its no secret that you were the first to do the install Tacodoc and I worked out a deal for compensation for his fabulous install writeup and we later came up with a pre-made template, refined instruction set and other related parts that are now shipping with all the snorkels we send out. However as we chose to link the instructions online it doesn't guarantee me any sales in fact I rightfully know plenty buy them elsewhere (because they often don't hesitate to call for tech questions on the installs )

I think your template will be a great advantage (selling point) for you though. Every time someone asks about the install (on tacomaworld, ttora, etc) I try to push the fact that you have a template already made so the install is MUCH easier if they buy from you. It was the selling point for me too that was going to make me buy from you, unfortunately, I happened get a deal too good to pass up on the one I got. Though I still wonder if I should have paid the difference just to get the template. It would have saved me a LOT of time and made it SO much easier!

 

[Schattenjager]

A quality heat gun and some patients will help mold that to your truck a little better - ask me how I know...

 

[squatch]

How do YOU know? Pics?

 

[barlowrs]

A quality heat gun and some patients will help mold that to your truck a little better - ask me how I know...

Yeah, you have some pics and helpful hints? I actually thought of that and tried it on the backside, but I looked really bad, so I decided to stop..haha

 

[cruiseroutfit]

A quality heat gun and some patients will help mold that to your truck a little better - ask me how I know...

100% agree, however even without the 'tuning' its a pretty clean fit

 

[freeze]

if you're using the heat gun probably do circles with the gun and have a spray bottle of water to cool the surface so the plastic doesn't shine or bubble but the heat will get deep into the plastic.

circle heat... spray... circle heat.... spray... form.

I have to do this with mine as well.