Carefully remove the filter assembly from the cab.
Twist the ‘cap’ off the filter assembly.
Remove the 4 inner nuts to remove the screen assembly.
Place the screen on a convenient workbench.
Measure desired height down from the top of the screen and mark it accordingly (we are removing 2″).
Use tape in conjunction with your marks to identify a nice straight template for cutting screen.
Use die grinder w/cutoff wheel to make the necessary cut (wear eye protection/use caution)
Use die grinder w/cutoff wheel to ‘split’ the screen from the cap ‘fastening ring’.
Drill out the ‘spot welds’ that fasten the screen to the ‘ring’.
Use a screwdriver to carefully separate the 2 pieces.
‘De-burr’ the edges of the screen – remove any uneven edges
Use a rubber mallet to drive the ring down into the shortened screen
Have your local handy dandy weld shop ‘re-spot’ the screen to the ‘fastening ring’
Secure screen to filter body with 4 nuts.
Carefully install on side of cap same way as originally installed.
Wow! Check it out! Looks a lot cooler….. don’t u think!!
Have fun & we’ll be seein’ ya.