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Help identify this snorkel

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by House Forsaken, Feb 23, 2017.

  1. Feb 23, 2017 at 4:57 AM
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    House Forsaken

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  2. Feb 23, 2017 at 6:03 AM
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  3. Feb 23, 2017 at 6:06 AM
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    Weird how that one panel isnt color matching to the truck....
     
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  4. Feb 23, 2017 at 6:59 AM
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    Maybe they are fiberglass or got an extra so they had their factory fender without the hole cut in it?
     
  5. Feb 23, 2017 at 7:03 AM
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    SoCOTaco

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    I'm no 3rd gen expert, but I think the article is wrong. From what I can tell thats a TRD OR with a pro grill and fogs. And they don't offer a pro in that color. Not that it relates to anything about the snorkel...
     
  6. Feb 23, 2017 at 7:11 AM
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    perpetualenigma3

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    It's a Safari snorkel
     
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  7. Feb 23, 2017 at 7:14 AM
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    Looks like it could be some prototype that someone may be working on? I could be wrong, but I think the only current snorkel on the market for the 3rd gen is the ARB Safari Snorkel, and that definitely isn't it. The Safari snorkel looks to enter the fender much farther forward and has a fat tube on it. The one pictured above looks like it enters the fender further back and is much more streamlined than the safari snorkel....I'm curious about this one as well.
     
  8. Feb 23, 2017 at 8:24 AM
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    maybe the TJM Airtec Snorkel
     
  9. Feb 23, 2017 at 4:57 PM
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    These trucks are so packed with unsealed electronics, how can this be in anyway practical?
     
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  10. Feb 23, 2017 at 4:59 PM
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    I don't think that's a pro. Has no skewp. lol and no this doesn't answer your question. Yes I'm just posting for no real reason.
     
  11. Feb 24, 2017 at 3:30 AM
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    I really like the fact that it enters the fender further back than the Safari Snorkel. I really like the look of this one, it doesn't look like it want's to arm wrestle another truck!
     
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  12. Feb 24, 2017 at 3:35 AM
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    I believe you are correct! It the rims are TRD OR not Pro too...either way...I love that snorkel!!! I'm sure someone here knows
     
  13. Feb 24, 2017 at 3:39 AM
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    Thats an OFF ROAD with a TRD Pro Grill.
     
  14. Feb 24, 2017 at 3:39 AM
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    It does resemble this older Safari Snorkel,
    [​IMG]
     
  15. Feb 24, 2017 at 9:06 AM
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    They're good for deserts, too. Gets the intake up out of the worst of the dust.
     
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    Morons think they can install a snorkel and drive through a lake, most people don't know they were designed for dust.
     
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    I think the one in the OP's pic is a proto-type of the new "Snuffelusagus" model from China.... They are rumoured to likely come at a MRSP of about $100.00. US.
     
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  18. Feb 24, 2017 at 12:08 PM
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    Not sure if serious....
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  20. Feb 24, 2017 at 2:09 PM
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    Its not the safari snorkel, and the trd pro comes in barcelona red but that looks different. Maybe a wrap and decals?
     

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