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Old 05-16-2023, 12:21 PM #1
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Snorkels - eBay vs Dobinsons

I am interested to see if anyone is running the eBay snorkel and what their thoughts are. It comes in $85 less than the Dobinsons, which is not earth shattering, but from the pictures, I personally can't see any difference.

I don't mind spending more for the Dobinsons as I have read many positive remarks, but if this is one of those same product but one has no brand situations, I'll put the savings toward another modification.


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Dobinsons 4x4 Snorkel Kit for Toyota 4Runner 4th Gen 2003-2009 4.7L V8 – Dobinsons Direct
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Might just go ahead and be an eBay guineapig.
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I am interested to see if anyone is running the eBay snorkel and what their thoughts are. It comes in $85 less than the Dobinsons, which is not earth shattering, but from the pictures, I personally can't see any difference.

I don't mind spending more for the Dobinsons as I have read many positive remarks, but if this is one of those same product but one has no brand situations, I'll put the savings toward another modification.


eBay - $280
Fits For toyota 4runner snorkel kit 2003-2009 4th | eBay

Dobinsons - $365
Dobinsons 4x4 Snorkel Kit for Toyota 4Runner 4th Gen 2003-2009 4.7L V8 – Dobinsons Direct
IN this case because it's such a small difference in price I'd go Dobinson as you're going to have a manufacturer standing behind it. With Ebay you're more likely to be SOL if something goes wrong.
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I am interested to see if anyone is running the eBay snorkel and what their thoughts are. It comes in $85 less than the Dobinsons, which is not earth shattering, but from the pictures, I personally can't see any difference.

I don't mind spending more for the Dobinsons as I have read many positive remarks, but if this is one of those same product but one has no brand situations, I'll put the savings toward another modification.


eBay - $280
Fits For toyota 4runner snorkel kit 2003-2009 4th | eBay

Dobinsons - $365
Dobinsons 4x4 Snorkel Kit for Toyota 4Runner 4th Gen 2003-2009 4.7L V8 – Dobinsons Direct
There is little to no difference between both as far as you look at them other than price, brand name and maybe some slightly better quality control (can't really tell tbh on the last one).

I went with an ebay Prado snorkel way before there was an option available for the 4th gen and its been a few years with it all ready, no color fading issues and its been put to good use other than some scratches from wheeling.
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IN this case because it's such a small difference in price I'd go Dobinson as you're going to have a manufacturer standing behind it. With Ebay you're more likely to be SOL if something goes wrong.
It's a plastic snorkel. Not really much can go wrong with it unless it's caused by the end user/installer.
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I paid 235$ for an Ebay snorkel. It was OBO and the seller accepted. No complaints with the quality just didn't come with directions. Funny thing is the snorkel has the exact same Dobinson's model number stamped into it ( #SN59-3471). So if you're trying to save money go for it, its literally the same thing.
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