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I opened up the box, pulled some parts out.., looked out at the truck, chased my thoughts with another gulp of coffee and pushed the parts back in the box..
After the second go around I grabbed my keys, my coffee, dragging the big box in tow, my small MAC hand-tool bag, some tape, a sharpie, and my auto-center punch, and popped the hood...
I couldn't help myself further.
This isn't going to be in write up fashion but albeit heavy picture ladened as usual. I assembled some tools and things I would need.
The canvas was waiting.
Now if you're squeemish about drilling holes in your car/truck, let alone 95mm (3.75") ones.. I'll be happy to zip a hole in any panel for a small fee or donation on your part.
After checking several times as to where it should line up, how it would line up, I finally settled on what I thought was the best position. Keep in mind this kit https://www.12degnorth.com/product-page/safari-snorkel-for-toyota-land-cruiser-60-series-ss60hf isn't meant for a Ranger, just happens to be the closest to the character lines and is a quality part with nearly all its components in one box, add some extras you wouldn't be using.
I marked my holes, center punched them and grabbed my starting drill bit and the cordless.
Next was the inside OEM Air-Box; its removal, cleaning, and water proofing & dust sealing.
Pulled the two halves apart, cleaned the lower box up and prepped it for sealing.
Inside and out was sealed properly;
Once that was done, I went back to adding the 2nd coat of paint to paint the inside edges using an old model plane/car trick. this saved some time.
Added some thread locker to the studs.
Mounted the lower box back in and test fitted hoses and harnesses in the process.
Sealed up the last mechanical interference...
I'll have to post the rest of the pics and the final cut tomorrow.
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Roman courtier during the reign of Nero.
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