Monster Snorkel Kit Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series Lexus LX450

Monster Snorkel Kit for Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series / Lexus LX450

The Monster Snorkel Kit for Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series and Lexus LX450 is a premium raised air intake system designed for serious off-road, overland and expedition use.

Built for the legendary 80 Series platform, this snorkel helps protect the engine intake from dust, sand, rain, snow, water splash and low-level debris during demanding off-road conditions.

Manufactured from fibreglass composite, the snorkel features a dual-air-intake design, integrated water drainage, and a complete fitting kit for installation.

Compatible vehicles: Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series / Lexus LX450

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Key Features of the Monster Snorkel Kit

• Designed for Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series and Lexus LX450
• Suitable for all engine variants
• Raised air intake for improved off-road intake protection
• Dual intake system with front and rear/side air openings
• Fibreglass composite construction
• Supplied in grey finish, ready for priming and painting
• Integrated valve for draining accumulated water from the air system
• Upper channel for water drainage from the windscreen area
• Includes ABS plastic grilles, silicone pipe, rubber piping, clamps and hardware
• Supplied with plastic wing-marking template for installation

Compatibility

• Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series
• Lexus LX450
• Suitable for petrol and diesel engine variants

Technical Overview

Dual Intake and Drainage Design

This snorkel uses two air intake points, with openings at the front and rear/side of the snorkel body. This supports reliable off-road use in sand, snow, wet conditions and water-crossing environments.

The design also includes a drainage valve for accumulated water inside the air system and a channel in the upper snorkel section to help direct water from the windscreen area.

What’s Included

• 1 × Fibreglass snorkel body
• 1 × Inner air box section
• 2 × ABS plastic snap-fit intake grilles
• 1 × Silicone connection pipe
• Rubber piping
• Mounting clamps
• M5 mounting bolts
• Self-adhesive gasket
• Plastic wing-marking template

Why Choose the Monster Snorkel Kit?

• Improves intake position during water crossings
• Helps reduce dust ingestion during off-road driving
• Supports cleaner airflow in sand, snow, rain and wet conditions
• Protects the intake from mud, splash water and low-level debris
• Ideal for touring, expedition and overland vehicles
• Designed specifically for the Toyota 80 Series platform

Ideal Uses

• Overland expedition builds
• Remote touring vehicles
• Green-lane and off-road use
• Dusty trail and convoy driving
• Water crossings
• Sand, snow and wet-weather driving
• Restored or modified Land Cruiser 80 builds

Installation

• Installation requires cutting the vehicle wing/fender
• Plastic template is supplied to assist with accurate marking
• Snorkel fastens with M5 bolts from inside the wing
• Inner box connects to the standard air filter box using silicone pipework
• Test fitting is recommended before priming and painting
• All joints must be sealed correctly during installation
• Professional installation is strongly recommended

Estimated fitting time: 3–5 hours depending on vehicle condition, preparation and installer experience.

Recommended Upgrades

• Raised differential breathers
• Suspension lift kit
• Heavy-duty front bumper
• Winch and recovery equipment
• Underbody protection
• Off-road wheels and tyres
• Roof rack and expedition accessories

FAQs

Q1: Will this snorkel fit a Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series?
A: Yes, this snorkel is designed for Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series vehicles.

Q2: Will this snorkel fit a Lexus LX450?
A: Yes, the Lexus LX450 shares the 80 Series platform and this snorkel is suitable for that application.

Q3: Does it fit all engine variants?
A: Yes, the snorkel is listed as suitable for all engine variants of the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series and Lexus LX450.

Q4: Is the snorkel painted?
A: No, it is supplied in a grey fibreglass finish and requires preparation, priming and painting before final installation.

Q5: Does installation require cutting?
A: Yes, installation requires cutting the vehicle wing or fender using the supplied marking template.

Q6: Does the kit include installation hardware?
A: Yes, the kit includes rubber piping, clamps, M5 bolts, a self-adhesive gasket, silicone pipe and a plastic wing-marking template.

Q7: Does the snorkel include water drainage features?
A: Yes, it includes a valve for draining accumulated water from the air system and a channel for water drainage from the windscreen area.

Q8: Can this snorkel be used for water crossings?
A: Yes, a raised air intake helps reduce the risk of water entering the engine intake compared with the factory intake position, provided the snorkel and airbox are sealed correctly.

Q9: Should the snorkel be test fitted before painting?
A: Yes, test fitting is recommended before priming and painting to confirm alignment and mounting points.

Q10: Is professional installation recommended?
A: Yes, professional fitting is strongly recommended because installation requires cutting, sealing and intake pipework connection.

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