Just did more research on the topic and although I was wrong about the reason for snorkel invention was, the reason for keeping the intake source out of dirt still stands as tall as the reason for water fording. Even ARBs site states that keeping the intake clean is just a big a reason to get an...
Keeping dirt out of the intake is the reason snorkels were invented in the first place, even though the name sounds like it was meant for water. The snorkel was made to put the intake at the top of the vehicle so when you're offroading in a group, the intake can breathe clean air above the plume...
I've been watching the Broncos and although I want one REALLY bad, the towing capacity keeps coming back to mind and making me realize that I need to be responsible still and get something that can tow well when needed. So, thanks, Ford, for making the tremor still tow 7500lbs and not stupidly...