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Dobinsons 5th Gen 4Runner Snorkel
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03-30-2020, 07:05 PM
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During the installation process, has anyone taken a photo of the air intake side of the original air box?
I'm trying to see what it looks like compared to an AFE CAI kit that someone has. I'm pretty sure the shape is different.
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03-30-2020, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Crikeymike
During the installation process, has anyone taken a photo of the air intake side of the original air box?
I'm trying to see what it looks like compared to an AFE CAI kit that someone has. I'm pretty sure the shape is different.
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Nevermind, I found it in a video.
So for anyone else asking about using this snorkel with any other CAI (cold air intake) kit, that part needs to be round for the hose to attach properly from the snorkel to the air box. If it's round, you should be good to go.
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03-30-2020, 07:38 PM
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Nevermind, I found it in a video.
So for anyone else asking about using this snorkel with any other CAI (cold air intake) kit, that part needs to be round for the hose to attach properly from the snorkel to the air box. If it's round, you should be good to go.
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When I installed the snorkel, the Dobsinson supplied hose was a very snug fit onto the stock intake hole. Took a little bit of effort to get it on. If the intake on a CAI has the same outside diameter (or slightly smaller) as the stock, it should fit fine. Definitely worth the extra time to measure the OD of the CAI intake and comparing it to the stock.
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05-24-2020, 07:15 AM
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Dobinsons 5th Gen 4Runner Snorkel
I’ve noticed water in my air box recently. My working assumption is that water has managed to work it’s way down from the snorkel head while driving in the rain. The underlying issue is that I chose to seal the drain hole with silicone, which is an open option for the end user.
I ultimately punched that drain hole back open and it should no longer collect. I’m not super happy that the head doesn’t channel rain water out of the head as they claim it does. Yes, turning the head takes all of 20 seconds. Other companies make the same claim that their head doesn’t require turning and will channel water away. I’m not sure how true that is, but the drain hole open should prevent the buildup in the box at least.
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05-24-2020, 05:53 PM
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So how are you guys liking it. I am looking at this one and the JDM.
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05-24-2020, 08:19 PM
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Is there a memorial day say anyone knows of?
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05-24-2020, 09:20 PM
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None on the snorkels. They're sold out right now but due next month.
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05-26-2020, 11:13 AM
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Dobinsons 5th Gen 4Runner Snorkel
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So how are you guys liking it. I am looking at this one and the JDM.
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If you read through this thread you’ll see that I’ve weighed in a lot on this snorkel and my experience.
It’s easily the least attractive thing I’ve visually done to my truck. I’ve had so many people make fun of it, to my face. The audacity of that is unbelievable but society has lost its values.
I digress. The off road function of it has been great with the exception of my above post where I had water collecting in my airbox. Punching the drain hole back into the airbox kind of negates the purpose of the snorkel so for that I’m disappointed. I don’t plan of floating my truck through any bodies of water nor do I even plan on sitting in water deep and long enough to fill the airbox through that drain hole.
My issue may be inherent of all snorkels but I haven’t seen it reported here in this forum at least.
The snorkel is a function over form kind of thing and so, I expect it to perform at least. If it’s not even doing that then I’m at a loss and disappointed I didn’t get the far more attractive TJM snorkel. I have a hard time paying that price though. It’s so ridiculously expensive for what it is.
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10-29-2020, 02:19 PM
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So the Dobinsons snorkel has been out for two years now. Any long-term reviews regarding build quality? Especially exposure to UV and wet conditions?
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10-29-2020, 02:44 PM
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So the Dobinsons snorkel has been out for two years now. Any long-term reviews regarding build quality? Especially exposure to UV and wet conditions?
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I've had mine installed for about 11 months and drove about 11k kms (~ 7000 miles) so far. I'd say there hasn't been any visible UV damage or fading to the unit so far. In terms of handling wet conditions, mine's been good so far considering I live in Vancouver and it's awfully wet in the winter here. I'd imagine any wet condition effects would be to the holes drilled into the fender. I prepped the holes with with touch up paint and silicone just to be sure nothing starts rusting.
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Great! Thanks for the update Flix. I am considering the Dobinsons unit and their price is most attractive. I just south of you in Seattle, WA so we share similar weather.
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10-29-2020, 06:55 PM
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Great! Thanks for the update Flix. I am considering the Dobinsons unit and their price is most attractive. I just south of you in Seattle, WA so we share similar weather.
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I'm sure you'll enjoy the snorkel immensely if/when you get and install it. I'll note that after I instaleld the snorkel, I added a bead of black silicone to fill the top portion of the gap between the snorkel and fender. Hopefully it'll reduce the amount of water and dirt that gets into that area.
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So the Dobinsons snorkel has been out for two years now. Any long-term reviews regarding build quality? Especially exposure to UV and wet conditions?
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I've had mine on the truck for ~35k miles and 21 months; other than breaking the grille over the inlet (branches), I haven't had a single concern with it; a few minutes with some plastic epoxy and the grille looks like new again btw.
The body of the snorkel definitely has some scratches on it, but then again, so does the entire truck, so it is totally expected.
FWIW, the truck isn't garaged and has experienced all seasons and all sorts of environments
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I've had mine on the truck for ~35k miles and 21 months; other than breaking the grille over the inlet (branches), I haven't had a single concern with it; a few minutes with some plastic epoxy and the grille looks like new again btw.
The body of the snorkel definitely has some scratches on it, but then again, so does the entire truck, so it is totally expected.
FWIW, the truck isn't garaged and has experienced all seasons and all sorts of environments
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Thanks for the review. Ordered my Dobinsons snorkel so I should be installing it later this month. My T4R is parked outside 24/7 365.
From what I read the Tacoma's template was off which left folks having to enlarge the fender holes. I am assuming the 5th gen T4R kit doesn't exhibit this issue?
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