AFE drop-in filter doesn't fit WTF

[oner]

I bought an AFE drop in filter. I can put it in and make sure that its sitting right but I can't put the cap on the airbox and tighten down the clips. WTF? The seal around the filter is too hard and thick so the airbox lid won't close properly. Anyone else have this problem? When I put the stock filter back in i had no problems closing the lid... WTF?

[twenzel]

I had the same problem with the BMS drop in at first. Took some effort but try shifting the cap forward a little bit.

[oner]

Originally Posted by twenzel

I had the same problem with the BMS drop in at first. Took some effort but try shifting the cap forward a little bit.

I tried and pushed it in all the way. the lid doesn't want to close still.

[oneintheory]

duct tape.

[SV Concepts II]

Try pinching the seals inwards to see if that helps you close the lid down securely.

[ESC OFF]

Sounds like a quality product, send it back, you should not have to force something as simple as an air filter.

[oner]

Believe it or not I filed the urethane seal down and almost got the airbox lid to close. More filing still needs to be done. I'm just going to use the stock one for now. The AFE drop in filter isn't happening. I'll just use it once my stock one needs replacement. Sorta sucks as I paid $100 shipped to Canada.

[larryn]

You must have ordered the AFE hammer-in filter by mistake.

[ar design]

Originally Posted by oneintheory

duct tape.

w1n

[ronnyek]

if not massaged in just right, I've had problems with the bone stock filter.

[R3NEGADE]

Originally Posted by larryn

You must have ordered the AFE hammer-in filter by mistake.