I got them back in December on a amazon lightning deal for 24.99 so I figured I'd give them a shot and they fit fine for me. I'm very very happy with the light output and color (most specially for 25 bucks)
I understand the viewpoint of not wanting to fight the good fight with attorneys vs dealership/corporate toyota but at the very least you should give all your paperwork/pics to Jalopnik and see what happens. Best case is a viral story from Jalopnik and Toyota Corporate reimbursing you, worst...
I've had this el cheapo amazon kit in since May and for $20 I couldn't have been happier.
https://www.amazon.com/Toyota-4Runner-Package-Interior-Reverse/dp/B00FW1JXGO
Had this exact scenario play out after an alignment on my old tacoma. Noise or popping sound as I accelerated or if I touched the brakes while rolling slower than 5-10 mph. Sure enough one of the adjustment bolts was a smidge over finger tight
5100's all the way around. Front @ 2.5 with Icon 2" rear springs.
TRD-OR wheels w/ 285 BFGs. No rubbing currently. I'm probably going to put some spidertraxx spacers on as well.
I have the feeling that's just a poorly written ordinance and they are actually making reference to weight classes for trucks like 1/2 ton trucks vs. 3/4 ton trucks like diesels. Otherwise it's a completely useless ordinance because even things like a Mini Cooper weigh more than a ton