New cheap snorkel on the market: the eBay “ARB Safari” snorkel

[Mark_BC]

That periscope at the top can't be good for mpg (not a criticism of this one since they are all like that). I'd probably mod it to something more flush up there, and facing backwards. I've heard the argument that facing forward helps with ramming the air into it at higher pressure but I'm somewhat skeptical.

Maybe use this with the deck plate mod and keep both open until you really need the snorkel then just close the deck plate.

 

[Jaketino]

I've been watching this since it originally went up here, the price seems to keep going up with every shipment they sell out of. Last thing I knew, they were sold out for $130 up from $120 the week before; as of now they have 2 left at $150. Soon they'll be ARB prices. :frusty::ybrick:

 

[Yoter]

I've been watching this since it originally went up here, the price seems to keep going up with every shipment they sell out of. Last thing I knew, they were sold out for $130 up from $120 the week before; as of now they have 2 left at $150. Soon they'll be ARB prices. :frusty::ybrick:

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Yeah, they wont take an offer either. I tried offering them 129.00 and they refused. Once we stop buying them, the prices will probably drop again.

 

[sleepydad]

I know this will sound a little crazy but...

once this is bolted on? does this mean no more gas station car wash machine spinning wheel flappy wash jobs?

I would guess it would get messed up or break the wash machine. don't want to get water down the pipe.

 

[JWaldz]

once this is bolted on? does this mean no more gas station car wash machine spinning wheel flappy wash jobs?

I would guess it would get messed up or break the wash machine. don't want to get water down the pipe.

Most car washes typically have a warning about if you have any external 'non factory' parts on your vehicle they can be damaged or even damage the car wash equipment. This goes for brushless and brushed washes. I haven't used a drive through car wash in years for this reason. I have way too many things "hanging" off my truck.

Even if you a completely stock vehicle and just this snorkel, I wouldn't suggest using the drive through.

 

[JVC8790]

once this is bolted on? does this mean no more gas station car wash machine spinning wheel flappy wash jobs?

I would guess it would get messed up or break the wash machine. don't want to get water down the pipe.

You can always look for a touchless wash. Luckily there is one near my work that's only $6 and has no brushes bristles, it has a spray bar that works its way around the parked car. Admittedly it probably doesn't get off as much dirt as the brushes would if your car was significantly dirty but it does a good job for maintenance washes in between hand washes.

 

[JWaldz]

I'm chatting with [MENTION=265865]hoksibish[/MENTION] about 3D printing something different.

I'd be interested in seeing what you guys come up with for the spot. I was thinking of some kind of oval shaped TRD logo that you can just 3M on. If you google "Oval TRD emblem" you can kind of get an idea.

Out of curiosity, what's the width and length of the oval shape on the snorkel?

 

[DreadPirateJon]

I just grabbed one of these. With it constantly going up in price seemed like a good idea just to grab it for when I eventually have need for it.

 

[Atomic6]

I'd be interested in seeing what you guys come up with for the spot. I was thinking of some kind of oval shaped TRD logo that you can just 3M on. If you google "Oval TRD emblem" you can kind of get an idea.

Out of curiosity, what's the width and length of the oval shape on the snorkel?

That's exactly the plan: an oval TRD, TEQ, or TOYOTA logo. The TRD seems like the best shape since the "R" fills out the oval nicely. The oval shape is ~2-5/8" x 1-3/8"

 

[JWaldz]

That's exactly the plan: an oval TRD, TEQ, or TOYOTA logo. The TRD seems like the best shape since the "R" fills out the oval nicely. The oval shape is ~2-5/8" x 1-3/8"

Thanks! This is the best thing I can find for it online. I also like that it's resin. It's just a tad shy of the opening but would fit it pretty nicely. However, it's unavailable and I can't find it anywhere else online.

 

[DreadPirateJon]

Arrived today... Took three days to get it from Hong Kong to my place in Michigan.

My 4runner is not ready for it at all...

 

[Yoter]

Arrived today... Took three days to get it from Hong Kong to my place in Michigan.

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[G-C@T]

1x 36mm TOYOTA CLASSIC RETRO RESIN DOMED CUSTOM WHEEL CAP STICKERS BADGE | eBay

Right look/wrong shape

 

[JWaldz]

I installed this thing a few weeks ago. The template is pretty spot on. Everything went great with the exception of fitting the rubber tubing onto the snorkel. I guess there's always something to be expected with quality control on a "knock'off" version of things. The rubber tubing ID was quite smaller than the male plastic end on the snorkel. It took me and a friend, a heat gun, some dawn, and lots of swearing to finally get it stretched over it. Others have had better experience with boiling the end of the tubing to get it a little more malleable. Some have been lucky and didn't have any issues whatsoever.

Tips

A: I highly suggest checking the fitment of these two pieces. If it's really tight then you have two options. 1) Connect the snorkel and the tubing off the vehicle. Then feed it through. You will likely have to do some pounding on some body metal that's in this area to get the room required. 2) Take the fender off, mount the snorkel, and attach the tubing. Still need to do some pounding on the metal behind the fender.

B: You cannot get to the furthest top mounting location without taking the fender off. However, bolting this down here is not crucial.

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I've also been working with a guy on TacomaWorld in making a nice epoxy domed "TRD" sticker to use in place of the goofy one they send. He will likely produce more if there is interest.

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If you click on the picture in my signature it will take you to my instagram where I have the installation made into a story. Fun times! lol

You can also find more details and info here >> TacomaWorld - New Design eBay Snorkel

 

[JWaldz]

For those that have purchased or planning to purchase there's a replacement sticker for them now that I had a TW member make.

See my post (#942) here @ TacomaWorld

 

[4restGump]

Thank you. I’ve been contemplating of getting one, and this has just finalized it.

 

[Atomic6]

For those that have purchased or planning to purchase there's a replacement sticker for them now that I had a TW member make.

See my post (#942) here @ TacomaWorld

Great work! That looks perfect on there.

 

[Zoverlander]

great questions - and great feedback, thank you all!

 

[thenightman]

I was totally sold on this, but amazon and eBay have been out of stock. The wife insists on having a snorkel, and this one is a great value. I hope they get back in stock soon.

 

[JWaldz]

I was totally sold on this, but amazon and eBay have been out of stock. The wife insists on having a snorkel, and this one is a great value. I hope they get back in stock soon.

They come and go often. Usually the price fluctuates.

I just checked daily when I was trying to get one. Only took a couple days to get back in stock.