The ARB Safari Snorkel is...
The ARB Safari Snorkel is fitted to the factory 3.4L airbox. A raised air intake not only protects the engine from water ingress but reduces dust as well by placing the air intake above the heavy particles.
During Pasquale's last adventure, which involved over 2,000 miles of driving down the Baja peninsula, all of the overland modifications were thoroughly tested. Sleeping comfort is addressed with an AutoHome Maggiolina roof tent mounted to a custom rack. A 21-gallon poly water tank is mounted under the Weatherguard box and supplies water for drinking and showering with the Helton heat exchanger. A custom drawer unit houses the kitchen systems and personal gear.
Several criteria must be met when building a vehicle for overland travel in the Southwest and Mexico. The suspension should be long-travel and provide secure handling on the road trips to access a distant track. The suspension must also provide a good load capacity to allow for extended-range fuel and water tanks. The vehicle must also be a comfortable place to spend time, with good seats, a relatively quiet interior, and even some good music. Pasquale and Christina have accomplished these goals with their Tacoma, resulting in a fast, reliable, and comfortable expedition solution.
 The AutoHome Maggiolina roof...  The AutoHome Maggiolina roof tent is attached to a custom bed hoop system and provides comfortable sleeping for two on a 3-inch-thick foam mattress. Extended overland adventures require solutions like this to allow for efficient camp setup and a dry bed despite weather conditions. |  |  |
 A Demello Offroad rear bumper...  A Demello Offroad rear bumper protects the quarter-panels and provides a sturdy step to access the roof tent. Also visible here is the 15-gallon auxiliary fuel tank from Downey. Combined with the factory tank, the Tacoma has a 500-mile road range |  A Fabwerx custom rear-tire...  A Fabwerx custom rear-tire and Hi-Lift mount allowed the spare tire to be relocated from under the bed and provides easy access to recovery tools. |  The long-travel Deaver springs...  The long-travel Deaver springs and compliant Donahoe coilovers provide a smooth ride and keep the 255/85R16 BFG tires in contact with the terrain. |