05-07 Tacoma Snorkel Thread

[TACODOC]

I want a snorkel for my 05 Tacoma and I know I'm not alone.
The new Hilux has one available... 04 and previous Tacoma owners have them. Landcruisers of all years can get them. I hear Volant is even making snorkels for Fords, Chevys, and Dodges.

Now, they are available for the Nissan Titan, new gen Frontier, Hardbody, and Xterra. TJM is also making a snorkel for the D40 series Nissans. Dont get me wrong here, I think it's awesome that the Nissan guys are finally getting aftermarket support, but us new gen Tacoma guys are feeling left out here....

Titan snorkel


Frontier snorkel, MSRP $278


Here is the Nissan parts link (hookin' up the Nissan guys): http://www.4x4parts.com/public_html/...8ac32a498b260c

Safari Snorkel has been contacted by numerous guys over on TTORA. Here is the official response they gave to Sisyphus over on TTORA...

"When it comes to new models of snorkels, there is several important factors that need to be taken into account. Obviously market size, cost to produce and of course having access to a vehicle. As the Tacoma is not a local model vehicle here in Australia, it becomes very difficult for us to even contemplate producing such a snorkel as we don’t have anything to work off. In order to do so we need to import a vehicle for that sole purpose which as you can imagine is quite an expensive process. The real underlying factor is that the importation needs to be warranted by guaranteed sales. At this stage we have no immediate plans to produce a snorkel for this model, but it is something we constantly monitor. We would look to sell at least 500 before it would be cost effective to produce an item for this model.

Best regards,

James Gruber

Safari Automotive Technologies"

Here is the TTORA snorkel thread link: http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum...ad.php?t=18360

Now, why can't we get them to make us a snorkel for the new Tacoma??? Maybe an enterprising Expedition Outfitter can source us a manufacturer for one???

Jump on here if you are interested in one for your 05 and up Tacoma. Only 497 to go...

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[asteffes]

I'm in, but only if it has the fit and finish of the nice ARB/Safari snorkels.

[cruiseroutfit]

I'm not holding my breath... yet.

As I have mentioned before, I'de like to see them made too... but you have to realize ARB's position. I honestly have had very few sales calls for a late Taco snorkel. In some cases it has taken Safari Snorkel (the manufacture) several years to come out with a snorkel, in some case they never even make one (FJ55's for example).

I'm glad to hear of more and more 05' Taco owners looking to modify, as I mentioned I have had less sales calls on the Taco versus other similar new vehicle introductions (FJ Cruiser for example), and when they produce more of the Taco (and its been around a couple years now), that leads me to beleive the market for aftermarket parts isn't really strong.

The market for gen1 Tacomas didn't seem to go anywhere til' they had been on the market for ~5 years... they 80 Series market didn't seem to really take off until they had quit making them. Now, the FJC market on the other hand... its really flying! ARB had bumpers ready from day one, and they still can't keep them in stock. I pre-ordered 10 thinking I would be sitting on them for a while, NOPE... I presold them all before I even put my hands on them

I think a FJC snorkel would sell pretty damn good, or course one that didn't require a hole in the body would even sell better

[TACODOC]

I'm in, but only if it has the fit and finish of the nice ARB/Safari snorkels.

Thats what I'm hoping for!

cruiseroutfit, thank you for your marketing perspective!

[UncleChris]

Hey Doc,

I talked to Jim@ARB about this last fall, and his comment was lack of interest in late model taco buyers.

You can put me on the list again.

Keep me posted if you find anything new out!

[TACODOC]

497 to go...

[ssmathis]

I'll add my name to the list. Now down to 496.....

Scott

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[TACODOC]

We only need a few more...

I refuse to give up.

[cruiseroutfit]

I'm planning on having dinner one of the next couple of nights with my ARB Sales Rep, Chris is a really down to earth guy. I'll run it by him and see what he thinks about it too.

500 is a big number to get a "firm" commitment for... If ARB called me and asked if I wanted in on a pre-order, I don't think I would bite on more than 2 or 3?

I think it would look great on a gen2 Tacoma , when my 96' bytes the dust its going to be a toss up... I don't like the bigger size of the new Taco relative to the type of terrain I wheel... but they sure are a nice rig!

[Davids90toy]

Here you guys go i personally don thave one but i have a few friends that have some. there gonna wait till all the after market stuff comes for theres i havent been watching to much but they say theres nothing out.. Does any one have some ideas for there truck?

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