In preparation for an upcoming trip in Arkansas with 18 water crossings I decided to pick up a snorkel. I decided to go with the Hilux Surf snorkel off eBay. It's not as attractive as the Tacoma snorkel but the price was way more attractive at $135!

Following the lead from others I taped the template aligning it with the top of the fender and back by the door. The template will only work for the big hole. The other mounting screws will have to be redrawn on the template once you get it set in the correct location. I also used some black weather stripping to fill the gaps that are left due to the difference in 4Runners and Hilux Surf bodies.

The most important thing you must have for this project is patience. Getting to piping together made me want to punch a window out. My advice is to connect the rubber angle to the snorkel first and then connect it to the air box. Lube it with some WD-40 and pull the air filter. Reach in a push out on the rubber elbow while someone else uses a small screwdriver to pry it over the air box. It is a huge pain but this method worked best for me.

Template on.


Drill big hole!


Big hole!


Test fitting.


Final fitting!