When I traded my ram air for a stock air filter system, it came with a K&n filter in it (replaced with WIX)… I coincidentally kept the filter for whatever reason but when I opened up the cowl to wash out the drain I realized the stock tj air filter perfectly sticks to the air intake (on older models without the additional snorkel thing) so I just stuck the K&n there and boom, no more dust, I can just wash it off once a year, and it doesn’t matter if it gets a bit of water on it during hard rain.
How to install a cabin filter
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Still drying, but got mine in. Hopefully it doesn't restrict flow too much. I got a little happy with the silicone and forgot to test the air on full blast stock style and then putting the filter in place to see how much it restricted it. Guess I'll just have to guesstimate. I'm also going to figure out some kind of sound baffle to reduce cabin noise from the intake opening being right there.
'75. Good eye. I don't think there were any differences you'd be able to see in that pic between a '75 and a '77 besides maybe the paint color. It was my grandpa's.
somebuckaroo
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Nice job on the filter install @SkylinesSuck. The next time I clean mine off, I'll cut the opening larger exactly as you did. I'll compare airflow and post here.
Some Outerwears mesh filter sheet might make a good intake filter.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TYJZWG/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Maybe cut a piece to fit and hold it over the intake with magnets.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TYJZWG/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Maybe cut a piece to fit and hold it over the intake with magnets.
How about the cheap spun glass HVAC filters, those flow pretty freely. They wouldn't catch as much dust but probably a noticeable amount. Can't restrict airflow too much in the Summer without the evaporator freezing.
I think the pleats in a filter provide it more surface area and let it flow better. I'm guessing that might be a bit restricted. Just guessing though. That would be super easy if it worked and would repel water somewhat too.
I use Outerwears stuff for other things and there is no restriction. It will allow a little fine dust through but not much. The water repellant coating is also kind of neat.
Dust. The filter is pretty well protected from water if the drain is clear.
Unfortunately my 97 has both the 3 vent cover and they also didn’t come with the plastic snorkel (for lack of better term) attached to that intake hole… so heavy rain does go in and drip on the passengers feet.
annihil8ted
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I haven't opened up my cowl yet but I wonder if there's enough clearance to 3D print a frame over the irregular shape to fit a small filter
Something I've been working on for a couple of months now...
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-tj-today.1784/post-1396534
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-tj-today.1784/post-1397212
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-tj-today.1784/post-1398333
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-tj-today.1784/post-1396534
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-tj-today.1784/post-1397212
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-tj-today.1784/post-1398333
annihil8ted
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That's awesome! And it's nice knowing that the filter causes a negligible (in my book) difference
Are the plans available anywhere?
As of yet, no, it's still considered a functional prototype. I wanted to test it a bit before deciding where to go from there.
Not sure why you facepalmed my comment Corky. I’ve made 100% sure my drain is completely clear, and if its raining hard and driving 40-50mph water drips on the passenger feet. It’s completely not a drain blockage issue.