10-11-2010, 05:45 AM
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New to my 4Runner lifestyle
I just bought my 2008 4Runner in July and I want to know everything about it. So I thought I would join this forum to find some things out. I used to be a Ford Explorer kinda girl, but then realized that Fords only last like 3-4 years. ( I went through 2 of them in 7 years)This last one litterally turned into an EXPLODEr. A good friend of mine introduced me to the world of Toyota. I fell in love with the 4-Runner!! One flaw, mine dosnt have a spoiler and without it kinda reminds me of a minivan. I was wondering where I need to go to look into getting one for my truck.
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10-11-2010, 03:44 PM
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Welcome aboard! Do you want the aftermarket (OEM look alike) or the real Toyota OEM spoiler?
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10-12-2010, 06:36 AM
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I dont even know what OEM means. LOL
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10-12-2010, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 4RunnerGurl1980
I dont even know what OEM means. LOL
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Original Equipment Manufacturer
An Original equipment manufacturer, or OEM, manufactures products or components that are purchased by a company and retailed under the purchasing company's brand name. OEM refers to the company that originally manufactured the product.
When referring to automotive parts, OEM designates a replacement part made by the manufacturer of the original part.
Hope this helpes, and welcome aboard!
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10-22-2010, 11:30 PM
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I really just want one that usually comes on the factory model. I dont need anything fancy. Just something that keeps the dirt and snow off the back window.
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10-22-2010, 11:42 PM
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There is a reason they're called Exploders.
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10-22-2010, 11:57 PM
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I really just want one that usually comes on the factory model. I dont need anything fancy. Just something that keeps the dirt and snow off the back window.
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That's would be your wiper... 
Welcome to the forum.
Seriously, if you expect the a spoiler will keep your rear window free of dirt and snow, you are in for a disappointment. It may help just a little; the spoiler is mostly cosmetic...
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10-23-2010, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by snhrph
That's would be your wiper...
Welcome to the forum.
Seriously, if you expect the a spoiler will keep your rear window free of dirt and snow, you are in for a disappointment. It may help just a little; the spoiler is mostly cosmetic... |
It does actually... considerably.
They are pricey for the OEM spoilers. Choose your color and you'll see what I mean:
Conicelli Parts Center
You may have better luck on eBay or check for 4Runners that have been totaled via a front end collision so the spoiler is still intact.
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10-23-2010, 02:03 PM
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Welcome to the board! In my opinion, the spoiler only helps make the truck look better. It really doesn't keep the rear window clean. There are two styles of spoilers:
1. The spoilers shipped from the factory, which has a hump on top. No LED brake lamp.
2. Aftermarket Toyota product with no hump but LED brake light
Here are pics for comparison
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10-23-2010, 04:03 PM
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Spoiler vs. no spoiler:
Notice even after using the rear wiper, it's considerably more dirty. I have never used my rear wiper.:
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10-23-2010, 05:28 PM
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Awesome experiential evidence! 
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10-24-2010, 03:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HB 4X4
Spoiler vs. no spoiler:
Notice even after using the rear wiper, it's considerably more dirty. I have never used my rear wiper.
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 with Josh. I never use the rear wiper, only once to make sure it works.
My window stays clean enough to see out of, even with salt, mud and snow on a multi-day trip trip.
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10-24-2010, 03:16 PM
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I forgot how to even turn on the rear wiper. All that thing does is create a 10 inch area of smear across the window anyway.
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