gonewestnz Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Hi my Defender pick up is evolving and I am considering modifying my garage door to enable me to still secure my 90 when not in use. I do intend to fit a roll cage and snorkel at some stage. Would any one with such fitted be able to measure the height from top of roof to highest point on cage and snorkel. So I can make sure that if I do modify my garage door opening I only have to do it once. Obviously I'll add a bit of wiggle room over and above the measured heights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Depends on the cage / snorkel I'd have thought, a good cage builder can get it very tight to the roof so you're only about roof height plus a pipe's diameter (48mm?) with maybe a little bit extra for luck. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 My OneTen with a modified Whitbread RollaCage needs 207 cm. clearance. But that doesn't mean much as you may have different tires, springs etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 I wouldn’t worry about snorkel height. You’re better off having it lower than the top of the vehicle to give it a chance of avoiding those pesky overhanging branches. I would probably allow 3 tube diameters for the cage and clearance to the door frame so say 150mm above the roof. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Also have to consider if the approach is downhill. This will increase the height requirement. If you are on the flat and level you are lucky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 14 hours ago, bishbosh said: I wouldn’t worry about snorkel height. You’re better off having it lower than the top of the vehicle to give it a chance of avoiding those pesky overhanging branches. And once the water gets up the windscreen you've likely got other problems to worry about I'd go so far as to suggest the last foot or so of most snorkels never sees much use 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 More like “most snorkels never see much use” 😆 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 21 hours ago, FridgeFreezer said: And once the water gets up the windscreen you've likely got other problems to worry about I'd go so far as to suggest the last foot or so of most snorkels never sees much use I have driven with water half way up the windscreen, it's not an experience I wish to repeat in hurry. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonewestnz Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share Posted July 15, 2022 (edited) Thanks everyone, I'll see what the max I can achieve with the opening. Only slight up hill approach so will aim for 150mm minimum above cab roof when modifying garage opening. I too have waded with water half way up the windscreen in a previous defender and it was exciting to say the least and certainly. Im not likely to find that again unless I move back to NZ which is why Snorkel isn't top of my priorities. Edited July 15, 2022 by gonewestnz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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