Snorkel for a Gx prado

Submitted: Friday, Feb 20, 2015 at 07:33
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can anyone help me out here. What would be suitable and good quality. Where would I look to purchase one and what would be the cost of fitting thanks great forum!
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Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Friday, Feb 20, 2015 at 08:54

Friday, Feb 20, 2015 at 08:54
Safari snorkels would be the pick of them.

Don't have an idea of the cost of fitting, but did one once on an 80 series, and it's more involved than fitting a roof rack.

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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Friday, Feb 20, 2015 at 09:09

Friday, Feb 20, 2015 at 09:09
Hi johns

Another vote for Safari, quality Australian made product and very strong in the event that it is hit hard by vegetation, which does happen out in the bush.

Best investment for any vehicle.



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Reply By: andoland - Friday, Feb 20, 2015 at 09:33

Friday, Feb 20, 2015 at 09:33
I have an Airtec snorkel from TJM. Good quality and looks better that the safari one in my opinion.
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Reply By: Member - Richard L8 - Friday, Feb 20, 2015 at 10:30

Friday, Feb 20, 2015 at 10:30
I made the mistake to purchase an imported snorkel for my Discovery 3. The build quality was that bad I refused to fit it. $200 down the drain. None of the sealing surfaced were flat. All distorted. Then I purchased a Safari snorkel $400.00 later and couldn't be happier. Build quality was excellent. Safari have great information on there website about what to look out for when purchasing a snorkel. Well worth the look.
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Reply By: Batt's - Friday, Feb 20, 2015 at 13:21

Friday, Feb 20, 2015 at 13:21
Personally I would stick with reputable brands like Safari, Airtec etc. The only thing I don't like is some places don't treat the surface properly after they drill hole in your guard just ask what they do. I fitted my own and repainted the bare metal first.
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Reply By: Evan 1 - Friday, Feb 20, 2015 at 17:52

Friday, Feb 20, 2015 at 17:52
I got a safari from ARB and fitted it was around the $650 mark

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Evan
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Reply By: Crusier 91 - Friday, Feb 20, 2015 at 19:11

Friday, Feb 20, 2015 at 19:11
I sometimes travel in very dusty areas and like to put a oiled sock over my snorkel to stop the dust, Safari is the best designed snorkel to accept air and have a oiled filter.
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Reply By: cruza25 - Friday, Feb 20, 2015 at 19:52

Friday, Feb 20, 2015 at 19:52
I got mine from ebay from southport vehicle dismantlers new for $100 made overseas.
heavy solid and fitted perfectly in about 3 hrs myself.

I like to buy aussie stuff if i can, but not at 4x the price.

i bought side steps and brush bars from TJM , even they are chinese made , but seem pretty well made.
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mike
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