Snorkel options? (1 Viewer)

[SchobTime]

All - I am in the process of ordering a snorkel for my rig. I am thinking about going with ARB (ARB SS87HF Snorkel). This one appears to be for the 200 but is not listed for the 5.7 which is a little odd. What have you all installed? Looking for ideas. Thanks

2011 200 Series BTW

 

[linuxgod]

None of them are listed for the 5.7L 3UR-FE, but they all work. The catch is that the round rubber intake hose has to fit over the square-ish 5.7L intake.

I have the Dobinson's snorkel, which is a replica of the ARB. It was half the cost, but the installation had a couple issues, the main one being that the non-ARB snorkel bodies appear to be for 2008-2011 vehicles, so if you have a 2013+ they don't fit flush against the A pillar. Since you have a 2011 that may not matter. The minor issues I had was that the A-pillar bracket didn't line up right once your rivet the bracket to the A-pillar, so I had to widen the bracket, and the two bolts for the snorkel started rusting in a few days so I had to go to home despot and pick up a pair of stainless bolts.

 

[Rex9802]

I have the ARB. I didn’t install it myself. Wifey made it a Christmas present last year and Backwoods Overland in Maryland installed it.

I don’t think he had any problems.

 

[yonah]

I have the ARB. I didn’t install it myself. Wifey made it a Christmas present last year and Backwoods Overland in Maryland installed it.

I don’t think he had any problems.

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@Rex9802 - a bit off topic, but did you fabricate those driving lamp mounts yourself?

 

[Rex9802]

Yes. Or backwoods did- nick Atwell is the guy who owns it.

I am going to send him a text to chime in here. He may have more if interested.... or at least advice.

 

[yonah]

Yes. Or backwoods did- nick Atwell is the guy who owns it.

I am going to send him a text to chime in here. He may have more if interested.... or at least advice.

@Rex9802 Thanks! I would certainly be interested in that.

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@schob24 I haven't seen TJM's snorkel mentioned. It's a sleek design and looks very subtle when color-matched. I'm just not certain of the availability in the US. Product discussion here:

TJM Snorkel vs ARB - Any reviews?

 

[steenh]

I've had the ARB's on both my 100 and 200... you pay a bit more, but the quality and fit is great. For me, the extra couple hundred is a drop in the bucket compared to other costs of mods so I just went with what I know will work.

 

[RS6tofj80]

My ARB / Safari fit perfectly on my 200..... that said on my 80 I did a ebay special.... and it fit well minus the jig being off....

for the 200 given the fender creases I think it's worth spending the extra for a proven fit. it also will work with the TRD intake, more for extra intake growl then HP but I did both while I was doing it.

 

[linuxgod]

For the 200 given the fender creases I think it's worth spending the extra for a proven fit.

If I was doing it again on my 2013 I'd buy the ARB to ensure a perfect fit.

If I was doing it again but I had a 2008-2011 I'd probably buy the Dobinson's again and just dremel the holes before I mounted the bracket.

 

[marketShark]

Not A Safari Snorkel Install

 

[OregonLC]

Anyone running a snorkus go on many overgrown trails? Love the concept but always figured it would either snag on a branch and depart the vehicle or result in me being out of the truck pruning all God's creation.

 

[yonah]

Anyone running a snorkus go on many overgrown trails? Love the concept but always figured it would either snag on a branch and depart the vehicle or result in me being out of the truck pruning all God's creation.

I never had an issue with the ARB Safari Snorkel when I lived in Georgia. A friend and I ran the Georgia Traverse a couple of times (some portions are quite overgrown) and I remember small branches whipping my antenna more than anything else. I can't speak for other brands, but once the ARB snorkel is bolted to the truck, it's very solid.

I don't think you'll really need to change your driving habits or anything. If a branch is low and big enough to risk snagging your snorkel, it would need to be addressed anyway.

 

[steenh]

Anyone running a snorkus go on many overgrown trails? Love the concept but always figured it would either snag on a branch and depart the vehicle or result in me being out of the truck pruning all God's creation.

I think if it more like a curb feeler... if you hit your snorkel, you are too close to hitting your roofline. I did smash the crap out of mine on a branch in the 100 in the hills of GA, and it held up fine despite putting a hole in the mesh. They are tougher than you'd think.

 

[marketShark]

The snorkel doesn't protrude from the body any more than the side mirror. I haven't noticed it "catching" on much. if you're afraid of the head snagging on something, you can always reverse it to face backwards

 

[Island1064]

Can you still go to the touchess car wash with a Snorkel ?

 

[marketShark]

I do. I'll usually do the "hand wash" shops that brush the LC with soapy water before running it through the automated machine. I dont turn the head backwards, but know that some people do.

 

[yonah]

Can you still go to the touchess car wash with a Snorkel ?

Yes.

I do. I'll usually do the "hand wash" shops that brush the LC with soapy water before running it through the automated machine. I dont turn the head backwards, but know that some people do.

I ran my Tacoma (with an ARB snorkel) through the touchless car wash all the time. I kept the snorkel head forward and never had a problem.

 

[linuxgod]

If you keep the snorkel pointed forward and you seal the drain hole in the air box as ARB notes you'll find you end up with a tablespoon of water sitting in the bottom of the air box after driving through the rain.

I've considered tapping in a drain with a one way valve like a diff-breather. Not sure if the spring on a diff breather is too stiff to let the water drain out though.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Safari fan here, high quality, actual research and development rather then reverse engineered and they will continue to improve and refine their product line over time. We've installed a variety of them on all year 200's, great fit & finish. The 16/17 model is a tiny bit different but there are options there too!

 

[yonah]

If you keep the snorkel pointed forward and you seal the drain hole in the air box as ARB notes you'll find you end up with a tablespoon of water sitting in the bottom of the air box after driving through the rain.

I've considered tapping in a drain with a one way valve like a diff-breather. Not sure if the spring on a diff breather is too stiff to let the water drain out though.

I've never tried this, but I think a small, one-way check valve would fit the bill. Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BGJWF2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apis_1516418062868