Hey everyone. My first post. thought i'd do a little run down on how
I set up more space for my 2nd battery (to come) in my ln106 dual cab.
I've done a bit of looking around and have seen a few pics and tuts explaining
what to do when going about putting in a second battery, but none really showed
the full details on how to get the surf box into a dual cab hilux.
Apologies in advance for the stupid rotation of pics
So here it is:
You'll obviously need a surf air filter box. I picked up mine from the wreckers for $30.
Heres mine when i picked it up.
Be sure to note where the bolts are. And keep all the little rubber feets if they are in good nic.
The above pic shows a cooling pipe (pardon my non mechanical jargon) running past the box.
theres a clip that wraps around that. keep it. its an important bolt holder
Heres the trusty stock filter we all know and love
But no space for a 2nd battery
Pull it all out, including the pipe from the filter to the motor. Should be 4 or so bolts and 3 pipe clamps.
Important:
If you have a snorkel ready to be fitted, take the air intake pipe coming from behind the headlamp out as well.
If you dont have a snorkel (possibly getting one in the future like me ) just keep the ducting in.
You can plumb the new box into it.
I got the old rust bucket out of the surf and sanded it back and gave it a spray of matt black
The surf box cooling pipe clamp that i mentioned goes on the same place. One feet sits at a lower spot then the stock filter. you will see when you rest the new box in.
Sorry about bad quality
The air intake pipe squeezes into the air box very tightly. i wouldnt be concerned about leakage, but if
you were, just ad some celastic or something similar before fitting.
Measure the size piping you need to get. its about 200mm s bend.
i bought some cold air intake ducting which bends into the shape you need while staying quite ridged.
Done!
Too easy mate.
Before and after pics:
As you can see, you have enough room to fit a battery under the hood.
Ill save some cash and upload some pics in the near future.
Hope this helps guys.
If more details are needed(its easy enough to wing it) you can pm me
Happy dune jumping