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Old 05-12-2009, 10:12 AM
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Outfitting my 2000 Disco II with a snorkel. The only snorkel I have been able to find is the ARB Safari. I'm sure I have seen others that connect to the fender without the elongated tube running parallel to the fender top. Any other good snorkel manufacturers out there?

Also, is there anything else I need to do to my motor to make it safe for a river crossing? I have read somewhere in this forum that if you powerblast your engine after a day of 4wheeling, to cover the alternator beforehand. If I have to cover the alternator, then how the heck will it hold up if its underwater?

Anyone know what type of bumper this is on the grey Disco pictured?
 
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Old 05-12-2009, 10:32 AM
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Mantec makes a good snorkel. Not sure on the bumper.
 
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Old 05-12-2009, 10:56 AM
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For a single water crossing, just go through and make sure the water doesn't go above the headlights and you're in the clear. If you plan on doing it a lot consider extending your axle breathers and as you said getting a snorkel. You don't need to cover the alternator. These trucks can handle some pretty deep water without any mods at all.
 
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Old 05-12-2009, 11:31 AM
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what parts are needed to extend the axle breathers and who sells them?
 
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Old 05-12-2009, 11:48 AM
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I believe the bumper in question may be a Safari-gard bumper. Even if it's not, if you like that one you'll like theirs!

http://www.safarigard.com/store/index.php?cPath=35_26
 
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Old 05-12-2009, 11:48 AM
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that looks like a Rovertym winch bumper. All you need to extend the breather is a longer rubber hose, not sure what size..maybe 3/8"..look under your rover and measure. any parts store sells rubber hose.
 
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Old 05-12-2009, 01:41 PM
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Check this site for that bumper also, if the one you saw was a Safari Guard and you like the style, consider the RTE because it is a whole lot stronger.
How deep are you planning on going? It will take more then a snorkel to keep the water out of your truck and it's electronics.
How much of a lift do you have and what size tires?
http://www.rovertym.com/
 

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Old 05-12-2009, 02:15 PM
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You need to use dielectric grease on every electric plug that you can find make sure that you get the fuel pump plugs also.
 
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Old 05-12-2009, 02:51 PM
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Also plug all the body holes, check all you weather seal other wise your carpet will be floating.
 
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Old 05-12-2009, 03:13 PM
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Double seal your doors as well with thick weather stripping. I've been in standing water as deep as a inch above my side door windows for a good three miles and nothing leaked in since I had done that mod.
 


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