Roundeye Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 I yanked the bumper to see what I had to work with. I'm either going to adapt a Rock Crusher bumper for a Cherokee, or build a tube bumper from 4130 chromoly DOM tubing. BTW: Cherokees (Jeep XJ) and EA82 wagons are VERY close in body measurements. Parts like bumpers and roof racks can be easily adapted and will look good on a Subie. I chose to go with a hood snorkel 'cause I have not found a pilar setup I like. One for a Cherokee would fit good, but that would be about 300 bills. Plus I figure if I ever got it in water up to the bottom of the windows (my snorkel height) it's done for anyhow as it would begin to float. I used a piece of a heater duct from a UH-1B Huey for the scoop. (surplus parts can be found online) 2 1/4 inch flexible duct for the hose and a PVC fitting at the feed-through in the hood. I made the light bar from a piece of 1" square tubing and used 1 1/2 inch wide 1/8 inch thick flat stock for the legs, base and mount tabs. Suckiest part was pulling the headliner down to install. Here's some pics....and NO, it aint done yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 I like it that looks nice!Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 more lights=needed on the rack also with your snorkel like that be very carefull not to drive into water an anything resembing fast.Your snorkel would suck in the spash:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundeye Posted April 12, 2006 Author Share Posted April 12, 2006 more lights=needed on the rackalso with your snorkel like that be very carefull not to drive into water an anything resembing fast.Your snorkel would suck in the spash:eek: It's not real clear in the pic, but the actual inlet is about 3 1/2 inches off of the hood. it can take a a little wave action over the hood. Also I added a particle/water separator: a series of small holes in the rear of the inlet to allow water/small trash to escape; the feed through in the hood sticks up about 3/4 of an inch to prevent sucking pooled water in the inlet should the vents become clogged. Again, if I ever get that deep, the fun's over. Mainly it's all about finesse. Water should be entered as to not cause a splash. A wake should be kept just in front of the car. If you haul @zz into a crossing you are done for anyhow. As for the lights...I need to up my alternator first. Picture at night raining and hot = lights, w/s wipers, A/C, stereo, amp = fried alternator........but I'm working on that too:brow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 that looks killer....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 put two batteries in and run the lights off the second one. then you dont have to worry about the alternator. ive been running 8 lights on the battlewagon (off and on of course, cant have a 360* radius of lights running at all times) for about a year now and havent had one problem with my alternator. also, if you hit any REAL water - you will MOST LIKELY get it in that snorkel intake. dont get me wrong, it looks great. i had a hood intake on the battlewagon first and it took two water crossings onto my windshield to refigure to the pillar. this is what i did on the battlewagon - (if it doesnt show up - its in my members photos section. i still cant figure out how to upload pics on threads and posts ) http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/data/500/thumbs/battlewagon_snorkel.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 put two batteries in and run the lights off the second one. then you dont have to worry about the alternator. ive been running 8 lights on the battlewagon (off and on of course, cant have a 360* radius of lights running at all times) for about a year now and havent had one problem with my alternator. also, if you hit any REAL water - you will MOST LIKELY get it in that snorkel intake. dont get me wrong, it looks great. i had a hood intake on the battlewagon first and it took two water crossings onto my windshield to refigure to the pillar. this is what i did on the battlewagon - http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/data/500/subie_snorkel.jpg the top and bottom 90* bends are factory subie SPFI intakes. works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 put two batteries in and run the lights off the second one. then you dont have to worry about the alternator. ive been running 8 lights on the battlewagon (off and on of course, cant have a 360* radius of lights running at all times) for about a year now and havent had one problem with my alternator. also, if you hit any REAL water - you will MOST LIKELY get it in that snorkel intake. dont get me wrong, it looks great. i had a hood intake on the battlewagon first and it took two water crossings onto my windshield to refigure to the pillar. this is what i did on the battlewagon - http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/data/500/subie_snorkel.jpg the top and bottom 90* bends are factory subie SPFI intakes. works great. http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f124/volcomey/?action=view¤t=IMG_1362.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundeye Posted April 13, 2006 Author Share Posted April 13, 2006 put two batteries in and run the lights off the second one. then you dont have to worry about the alternator. ive been running 8 lights on the battlewagon (off and on of course, cant have a 360* radius of lights running at all times) for about a year now and havent had one problem with my alternator. also, if you hit any REAL water - you will MOST LIKELY get it in that snorkel intake. dont get me wrong, it looks great. i had a hood intake on the battlewagon first and it took two water crossings onto my windshield to refigure to the pillar. this is what i did on the battlewagon - http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/data/500/subie_snorkel.jpg the top and bottom 90* bends are factory subie SPFI intakes. works great. I have considered 2 batteries. Mount the 2nd where the spare tire sat and use an isolator for charging. That is an option. As for the snorkel, I don't plan on getting in water up to my windows. This car is unusually rust free and has a beautiful interior (read: not a beater). I'm not scared to pound on it, but I'm going to ruin it either. More lights are in order. I want it like my Cherokee was: Lots of light up front, alley lights and rear lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I have considered 2 batteries. Mount the 2nd where the spare tire sat and use an isolator for charging. That is an option.As for the snorkel, I don't plan on getting in water up to my windows. This car is unusually rust free and has a beautiful interior (read: not a beater). I'm not scared to pound on it, but I'm going to ruin it either. More lights are in order. I want it like my Cherokee was: Lots of light up front, alley lights and rear lights. thats where i mounted my second battery. modified the spare tire bar and built a battery tray. and yes, there is an isolator in there somewhere. all my subarus have graduated to the "no carpet" grade so i like to go in water now. as far as lights, ive 2 forward, 4 on the sides - top and bottom, and 2 in the rear. i can run all of em with no hiccups in the charging system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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