ReallyNotJordan Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 So I've been looking into getting a snorkel for my R50 pathfinder for a couple of months now. Ive gone through many a forums that say D22 petrol snorkels work as they match up with the square air box that the R50 has, however it does require some structural change to the car. Ive found some r50 snorkels that are designed to suit but they all seem to be quite pricey and have poor quality reviews. Ive also gone over doing a custom 3" stainless aswell but that might be a future project. For now I've ordered a D22 snorkel and will be undertaking the project when its delivered but im still open to change and trying new ideas! so please drop some below! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system_f Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Post plenty of pics. I am probably a year away from this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanva Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I'm getting ready to install my snorkel Tuesday or Wednesday weather permitting on my 2003 Pathfinder LE. The snorkels that I have found, have all been pricey. I purchased the R50 snorkel kit from 4x4Parts.com. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiTerrano Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 I'm afraid even the genuine R50 snorkels require chopping rather a lot of the front subframe out... I was not happy about that. If I were to do it again I'd buy the D22 version and try that first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainGoat Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 TownDawgR50 has one & is planning on helping me do my truck. I do not believe he made any structural changes except to cut through the external sheet metal. His complaints are that it doesn’t sit flush with the fender & A-pillar. Also, it doesn’t properly let water out of the collector. And he also feels the material is sub par. For what it’s worth, I kind of like how his sits a few millimeters up from the sheet metal-it would keep grit from sandpapering the paint, allows better cleaning & prevents dirt accumulation& plant growth that we get up here. It does increase the risk of a branch getting caught under it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReallyNotJordan Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 So the snorkel got delivered and ill be sure to put photos up later today, but overall it seems to fit a treat, its built for a 2001 Navara D22/Frontier but the body conforms to the shapes of the snorkel, mounts to the A pillar great! Only complication is that the radio arial is in the way, so im thinking of relocating it to the bullbar and welding a plate to seal the hole left behind. Will make sure to post plenty of updates today! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainGoat Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Only complication is that the radio arial is in the way, so im thinking of relocating it to the bullbar and welding a plate to seal the hole left behind. Is your aerial on the right when facing the truck? If so, do you have a right hand drive R50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlabamaDan Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Watching. I doubt I'll ever "need" a snorkel, but they look so cool! If your thinking of getting one for the functional purposes, then I think there are a lot of other things you need to do. I think there are breather hoses on the differentials, transmission, etc. that will all need to be extended up high. I know Jeep XJ builds did at least and I recall a guy running lots of breather hoses up to and into his air box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjotrainbrain Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 1 hour ago, AlabamaDan said: Watching. I doubt I'll ever "need" a snorkel, but they look so cool! If your thinking of getting one for the functional purposes, then I think there are a lot of other things you need to do. I think there are breather hoses on the differentials, transmission, etc. that will all need to be extended up high. I know Jeep XJ builds did at least and I recall a guy running lots of breather hoses up to and into his air box. Yup, on the R50 iirc none of the breathers go anywhere safe stock, although front diff may be ok, can't remember... definitely need to at least extent rear. Also should look into protecting some vital electronics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system_f Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 (edited) I was pleasantly surprised with the transmission, transfer case and front diff breathers. All three go to a metal hose assembly that is up behind the head, so not too low. The rear diff needs some help, though. Edited September 8, 2018 by system_f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilca Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 I am going to share my folly hoping for some help. I bought a snorkel for a Jeep Cherokee for my 1999 Pathfinder. The loft, windshield angle etc, was pretty close. My stopping point was, I had no place to fasten on the A pillar. The door wraps the A pillar so the project stopped there. How does one get the snorkel fastened to the A pillar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 2 hours ago, neilca said: I am going to share my folly hoping for some help. I bought a snorkel for a Jeep Cherokee for my 1999 Pathfinder. The loft, windshield angle etc, was pretty close. My stopping point was, I had no place to fasten on the A pillar. The door wraps the A pillar so the project stopped there. How does one get the snorkel fastened to the A pillar? Most applications probably call for drilling. However, there are some high-strength adhesive foams and acrylic tapes that might suffice. 3M VHB is on that comes to mind, having used it for work in the past with success, though I don't know how well it holds up to the elements. Does the kit have mounting brackets for the pillar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanva Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Finally put mine on, was a little harder than I thought it was going to be. It does have a bracket on the pillar. Also it does not sit flush with the pillar. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjotrainbrain Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 1 hour ago, ryanva said: Finally put mine on, was a little harder than I thought it was going to be. It does have a bracket on the pillar. Also it does not sit flush with the pillar. Well, certainly looks good from a distance! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanva Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Thanks, MY Pathfinder is a work in progress. Next is lockers, suspension, bumper,winch then lights. I have everything but the bumper and the winch. Now just need time to put the rest on. I Really want to see "Really Not Jordan" do the 3" stainless steel snorkel. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 7 hours ago, ryanva said: Finally put mine on... Looks good. Mind posting up some additional pictures of the engine bay and A-pillar? Any gotchas to the install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanva Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Yes I can post some pics in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanva Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Can’t post pics for some reason. gotchas for the install: If I had to do it over again I would take the drivers side fender off of it. I think it would be easier to work on that way. also prepare to remove the plastic fender well and tire. This is was my first time installing a snorkel kit on a vehicle so someone may have an easier way to do it. I am somewhat mechanically inclined so not scared to cut, install, or remove anything from a vehicle. That being said, this was kind of a pain in the !ss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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