so ive searched and searched this site. and by search i mean typing it into the search box and then giving up. and i have not found any write ups for a deckplate mod for my 3rd gen. im sure its as easy as everyone says it is but with only the after pic to look at i have no idea where to start. could someone please show me the way. thanks

Here you go..plenty of pics..

Toyota 4Runner Highlander Deckplate and Air Filter Modification

Here's a link: Deckplate mod with a bunch of info as well as other links to other threads on different forums. Also, you'll notice if you scroll to the bottom of the page you'll find more threads on the same topic that have others on here have started (a nice feature of this forum).

Here's a search hint: When in the forum section you want to search (ie 3rd gen forum) click on the "search this thread" link (on the right hand side just above the first sticky thread). This will open up a box with a link for "advanced search". Click that link and it opens up a new screen. On this screen type in a word or two that you are searching for in the search box, and then change the search parameters to "title only". Click the search button at the bottom. Usually works for me.

Good Luck with the mod!

Also, is it possible that you could edit your thread title? I know its catchy and all, but for the next guy that joins up and starts looking around for "deckplate mod", the search engine isn't gonna be worth **** if this info is hiding under a mistitled thread. Thanks.

Really the easiest way to search is using google. It will bring up more sites and you can specify just t4r.org results come up. I always try that first because searching on this site is a bit difficult.

Also, is it possible that you could edit your thread title? I know its catchy and all, but for the next guy that joins up and starts looking around for "deckplate mod", the search engine isn't gonna be worth **** if this info is hiding under a mistitled thread. Thanks.[/QUOTE]

how do you change thread names?

If you go back to your original post and click on the "edit" button, then click the "go advanced" button it will allow you to mod your title.

EDIT: And BTW, Thanks man

i just tried it and it only changed the little title once you open the link

Wow, thats weird, I thought for sure that would work. Oh well, thanks for trying.

Goodluck with your mod. I'm doing mine tonight!

Why cut your airbox, why not just drive around with the box open? No cutting and the same results plus you don't have to buy a new box if and when you decide to sell the truck.

The problem with that idea is that the airbox lid being closed helps to seal the air filter to the airbox. If you drive around with your airbox lid open you're going to suck a lot of dirt into your motor which isn't going to help your resale value any.

using google. As long as the queue is specfic to 3rd gens by including the model yr the results should take you here or to yota.

ex: 3rd gen 4runner deck plate mod results from google

3rd gen 4runner deck plate mod - Google Search

*reads thread title*

Wait, is this not the escort review page?

really love the title of this thread. OP is clearly very humble.

so one more question to revive this thread. will the deck plate mod work with a cold air intake? because i was going to do the deck plate mod and soon after the CAI. any suggestions on brand or type? only one ive seen is K&N