It may be OEM but I doubt the smoke coverlay is. Toyota wouldn't use a cheap film and from what I can tell they are all either chrome or colored.
You have a late 4th gen, you could pretend its an urban edition which has the sport trim & color matched front end.

YotaMafia released this recently: 2006-2009 4th gen 4runner backlit grille – YotaMafia

Looks pretty good. I might be picking one up for my rig.

I have a Sport '07 Chrome if you need to replace it. HMU with your best offer on pricing. Comes with screws and the big ass box where my Satoshi grille was shipped to me in

I’ve noticed a squeak immediately after ignition on mine too when it’s below 15 degrees or so. I guessing it’s the same thing. Is it a reason to be concerned? Do I need to replace it, or just be thankful that spring is around the corner?

That is really cool! Thanks for the link

Mine only did this on the coldest of days, and im pretty sure its been doing it all 6+ years ive owned it.. Then it gets warm out and I forget it ever happens. So I would say, get to it when you get to it lol. Just make sure your serp belt is still good

I just took a look at the grill on my 07 sport and noticed the same wrinkles. I'll wait until spring to see if anything changes and then look at possibly replacing it. Other than that I'll keep checking this thread to see if you find a fix.

Saw a hairline crack on my windshield (looked like it may have been caused from a rock)...the frigid temps caused the crack to spiderweb across my entire windshield.

Same thing here, cracked/shriveled grille -20 temps.

yeah - itll shrivel up in -20 for sure.

My grille did the exact same thing; been considering options and thinking about going with black Bedliner spray after sanding/removing “chrome”.

The good news is

They say the Polar Vortex has killed 95% of the Stink Bug population.


I know...
not a GREAT thing...
but I'm just trying to find a positive thought.

wish it would kill ticks. im surprised in MA in february (been pretty cold and nasty too) i have had 3 juvenile or deer ticks on me after dog walks. some bs because ill no doubt have 5 on us after each walk come spring time.

Probably related to the vortex and the cold the midwest has been experiencing, but my 4runner gave the signal for a failing battery while I had it in the Geico repair shop for a side swipe that some idiot did this past weekend.

Got the damage fixed and it looks great now.

When I went to pick it up, the rear wiper swiped once. I took it to Autozone and they tested the battery as failed. ~65% charge.

Spent yesterday researching batteries and this morning got the new one installed. Batteries plus confirmed the same as AutoZone.

New battery is a X2Power (re-branded Northstar) AGM group 24F.

Was able to pick it up for $260 all in. They had a 20% of coupon on their website.

5 year warranty no questions asked sold me.

My truck starts up instantly now. I've never heard the starter spin so fast!

Highly recommend.

How do you all cope with that, do you roll the windows up most of the way or something?