I can't figure out how to remove the airbox !

Blaze One · Post by **Blaze One** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 10:54 am

I must be an idiot , I am trying to do the stock air box mod before i leave on a 3200km road trip . I need as many fuel saving mods done as possible .

But I cant find how the box is mounted , I tried searching ,but didn't find a pic of what I am supposed to do to get the box out , I know what to do once it is out though .

Sorry for inconvience of my brain fart .

gocntry · Post by **gocntry** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 11:04 am

On Mine Once You Remove The Top & The Filter, There Was A Bolt Over By The Fuse Box I Had To Remove Then There Are 2 Rubber Bushings Up Front I Just Pulled Up On And They Popped Off. I Had To Wiggle It Around The Upper Radiator Hose Too

Blaze One · Post by **Blaze One** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 11:23 am

thanks , i have found the bolt over by the fuse box , but i cant seem to get those 2 rubber gromet looking things off the front of the box .

gocntry · Post by **gocntry** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 11:35 am

The Rubber Bushings Stay With The Airbox And Pull Off The Little Plastic Studs That Are In The Center, I Was Worried I'd Break Mine So I Sprayed A Little WD40 In The Center To Make It Slide Off Easier. I Just Wiggled It Back & Forth Until They Slid Off The Posts

killian96ss · Post by **killian96ss** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 11:44 am

A couple pictures for reference.

Steve

Blaze One · Post by **Blaze One** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 3:07 pm

Alright , I finally have the Air Box Mod DONE ! . whoo hoo , it only took me 1yr after finding out about it to get it done .

I used a dremel cut off wheel , worked well . Then I went and smoothed out the edges where i cut with a sanding drum attachment .

I have not taken it out for a drive since , but I did start it and noticed a little bit more "air sounds" comeing from box .

Didn't bother modifing the headlight area though , didn't have the time .
Also , in the bottom of the air box , I drilled 3 small holes to allow water to escape , if by chance any ever gets up that high .

Thanks for the help guys .

RickZRX · Post by **RickZRX** » Sun Aug 13, 2006 8:24 pm

So ya just saw a large chunk off the front/bottom of the lower aircleaner housing?

Hmmm. I have 2 bandsaw's & I'm not afraid to use them... what exactly does this accomplish? I did use the search feature, but a couple of people have "airbox mod" in their sig lines so it throws up every thread they've ever replied to or started... none of which had anything to do with airboxes that I could see...

Post by **Walt** » Sun Aug 13, 2006 8:34 pm

It helps the truck breathe better. The inlet hole for the box is normally only 2" I think. While this is good for keeping debris and water out of the box, it's not good for airflow.

Post by **HenryJ** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:45 am

Modified Stock Air Box, Factory air box and modified headlight support

RickZRX · Post by **RickZRX** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:52 am

Walt wrote: While this is good for keeping debris and water out of the box, it's not good for airflow.

Water won't be a problem here in the Mojave, it's drier than a popcorn fart

Post by **Walt** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 7:24 am

RickZRX wrote:.... it's drier than a popcorn fart

I can honestly say that I have never heard that one before!

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 12:49 pm

Walt wrote:
RickZRX wrote:.... it's drier than a popcorn fart
I can honestly say that I have never heard that one before!

That's older than I am! Need I say more?