05-07 Tacoma Snorkel Thread

[TACODOC]

I really think that if someone else that is not me would buy the 135 and just see for them selves that it works we could all get some sleep at night, knowing that it works and that its documented by more than just me would really calm this whole Supply and demand lesson we are all going through right now.

I will be that guy, the problem is at the moment I have too many irons in the fire and need to complete these other mods first.

That, and COMNAVWIFEPAC has determined that during the first quarter I have already exceeded the mod budget for this fiscal year

So, when time, attention, and funds permit I will cut that hole and do this. Just wait and see

[ChuckB]

COMNAVWIFEPAC

LOL! I know how that goes, damn chain of command...

[AlexJet]

Isn't your bumper a modified Prado bumper from ARB?

Yes, it's LC one, but I don't think it will fit GX.

[Photog]

Yes, it's LC one, but I don't think it will fit GX.

I think the only difference between the LC Prado and the GX's exterior, is the fender flares and matching bumper plastic.

If we wanted to have all the ARB goodies on our mid-sized Toyota SUV, we should be able to pick up a low mileage GX, and cover it with Ausi goodies.

This won't help us 4Runner / Tacoma owners; but it can be done with a vehicle available in North America (part of the earlier discusion).

[Photog]

If adapting the 135 is just a mater of heating the plastic and reshaping it, and a few internal changes, maybe someone could modify a group of these for the folks that want them. They would cost more, of course.

Start with a metal tool, the shape of the fender, heat it up, vacuum bag the #135 to the tool, and then heat the plastic with a heat gun, until is fits perfectly. Might have to put some type of flexable plug inside the snorkle, to prevent it from collapsing under the pressure of the vacuum bag.

[AlexJet]

If adapting the 135 is just a mater of heating the plastic and reshaping it, and a few internal changes, maybe someone could modify a group of these for the folks that want them. They would cost more, of course.

Start with a metal tool, the shape of the fender, heat it up, vacuum bag the #135 to the tool, and then heat the plastic with a heat gun, until is fits perfectly. Might have to put some type of flexable plug inside the snorkle, to prevent it from collapsing under the pressure of the vacuum bag.

I'm waiting for SS125HF (should be next week), already have SS135HF. As soon as I'll get it, I'll do a comparisson and will see which one will fit better 4Runner.

May be ask ARB Tech/Fab department to adopt one for us?

[cruiseroutfit]

If someone wants to buy the SS135 (or SS125 if it turns out to be a better fit), I'll give it to them for a steal (below cost), assuming they are willing to do a detailed writeup with photos, etc.

OR

If someone is in the SLC area and is willing to let me install it, we will work out a similar deal (below cost). If you want to come install it here (or several of you), you buy the SS135 and I'll help you for free

[heeltoe989]

If someone wants to buy the SS135 (or SS125 if it turns out to be a better fit), I'll give it to them for a steal (below cost), assuming they are willing to do a detailed writeup with photos, etc.

OR

If someone is in the SLC area and is willing to let me install it, we will work out a similar deal (below cost). If you want to come install it here (or several of you), you buy the SS135 and I'll help you for free

I would if I lived closer thats for sure.

[AlexJet]

If someone wants to buy the SS135 (or SS125 if it turns out to be a better fit), I'll give it to them for a steal (below cost), assuming they are willing to do a detailed writeup with photos, etc.

OR

If someone is in the SLC area and is willing to let me install it, we will work out a similar deal (below cost). If you want to come install it here (or several of you), you buy the SS135 and I'll help you for free

I've already paid for both of them in other way, I'd fo go with your offer.
Anyway, I'm going to make pictures and will do a detail write-up on the install process for the 4th Gen. 4Runner.
BTW, do you have snorkels in stock or you're ordering them?

[zolo]

if you own a tacoma there is no heating and bending required, Once agian the only modification is to get it to mate up with the air box. The guy that heated was putting it on a 4 runner. I am willing to come to SLC and help out also
Kurt has installed a snorkel or two I would take him, up on his offer.
I did write some pretty good notes in this thread.
Its easier than every one thinks no BATCh making required