Factory Snorkel arrived! (3 Viewers)

[green73]

THANKS Dave!

Dave from Japan4X4 was really great to work with on this. He kept me informed on every bit of the research, and shipping!

Hopefully the weather will cooperate this weekend and I'll be able to install it. I plan on taking detailed pics and doing a write-up for Toyota Trails.

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Nice


Sumthin tells me that's gunna be a handful to install compared to the Safari snorkel though

 

[Trunk Monkey]

I was looking at it for the 100, did it come with a template for the hole?

 

[green73]

No template included. It isn't a "kit" just factory replacement parts. I'll come up with something, and take and record measurements for future use.

 

[OGBeno]

Cost?

Looks real nice.

-o-

 

[landtank]

almost looks like the antenna assembly will be right where that hole needs to go.

 

[ERG80]

Ive been wondering about those as an alternative to the Safari. Looking forward to reading about the install and seeing some pics. Looks a lot like a TJM.

 

[green73]

Cost: Comparable to Aftermarket stuff, and factory quality, which is better IMHO. Within $50 I think.

Antenna interference: I am anticipating that. If absolutely needed I'll get a universal type, and mount that along the "A" pillar beside the down-tube. Or move the factory antenna to accommodate the tubing. Since the 80 isn't my DD, if I have to take the fender completely off to get things right, that's okay with me. I am definitely not going to let a radio antenna stop me from installing this.

 

[4x4CPOSEADOG]

Let me know if you need help to install that snorkel, I would gladly lend you a hand.

 

[motoloco]

Nice, I wonder if I could get one of these hooked up to my 6.0? How long did it take to receive?

 

[green73]

It took a week for Dave to gather the parts and 2 weeks to get to me. There was an address error in the shipping though, so it would have been faster. I wasn't in a hurry, nor was I upset about it. Dave kept me completely informed on exactly what was going on. Had he not I would have been a little upset, but I also understand that this stuff was coming from Japan and that can take some time.

As far as adaptability, if you can shorten, lengthen, or bend the flex hose, or even substitute it with something else I see no reason that this part shouldn't be adaptable to whatever engine is under the hood. As long as the intake runs to the passenger side that is.

 

[robmir]

People here had many debates over them versus the safary, but the general consensus is they like a bit more the safari because is lighter (and cheaper ) !!!

 

[Doc]

I can't wait to see this installed!

 

[locrwln1]

Since the 80 isn't my DD, if I have to take the fender completely off to get things right, that's okay with me. I am definitely not going to let a radio antenna stop me from installing this.

I took the fender off when I installed my Safari. It just made things so much easier.

That looks like a nice snorkle, can't wait to see the install.

Jack

 

[mot]

Looks nice!

Be sure to keep us posted with the installation process!

Dave sure knows what he's doing unlike me, that's for sure!

Mot

 

[whosthecoolguy]

Does anyone have a picture of an 80 with one of these on it? Is it mostly AUS vehicles running this snorkel?

 

[green73]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/70-series-tech/188685-toyota-snorkle.html


This thread has a couple pics. It is definitely unique looking.

 

[Tapage]

 

[theferg]

green73, can you measure the inner and outter diameters of the tubes where the "head" and "neck" meet? I'm wondering if it's near the same size as the safari...

-Ferg-

 

[charleston]

Cant wait to see the install!