View Poll Results: Spoiler?
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Old 11-21-2007, 12:11 AM #61
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Yeah I would hope that was a joke.

And isn't it bad for the engine to run the 4runner over 100mph?
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I like the SpoilerFactory style, which conforms to the 2003-2004 sleek design. The post 2003-2004 style is deeper (or fatter to others) with a higher lifted front edge, but was probably a redesign in attempt to be more efffective in catching and diverting air down over the vehicle rear, and hence, to keep dust off more effectively. However, I haven't yet seen any information, which compares and prove which of the two basic design works better.

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The best way I can explain a 4th gen without a spoiler is, NAKED. It looks so plain without it. The spoiler sets 4runners apart from crap like explorers. The 4th gen spoiler is just bigger because that was part of their "modernization" from the 3rd gen.

2005 Model

For 2005 Toyota did make a few cosmetic changes. The trim on the SR5, SE and LTD were slightly revised. The rear spoiler also changed to improve airflow.

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I have it and don't like how it looks. Fella here has a black one like mine without it and IMO his looks better. I do like the spoiler that the GX has. I think the one on the 4Runner is too bulky.
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I like the way it looks and more than anything it's functionality.

On my trip back from Richmond, Va at 70-75 in the rain this weekend I didn't really need to use the rear wiper, the window was clean and practically water free (as compared to a Jeep I used to own).

Come to think of it, this weekend was the first time I ever used the rear wiper...
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I like the roof spoiler, but I do think it looks cleaner without one.

But, without a spoiler it does also look NAKED, I guess I'm used to it.

I guess I can go either way, with or without it I don't mind.
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Spolier ugly and in the way

If you are putting stuff on top, loose the spoiler.

I bought a 05 limited T4R without the spoiler because I thought it would get in the way when I am loading and unloading my canoe. I only say that because the Sequoia spoiler did. Additionally, I think I would have to scoot my big fat skis forward. And my cargo basket that I use for camping that would hit.
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I don't like the spoiler on any vehicle lol.

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I think it looks nice.

But when you really stop to think about it, what is a spoiler doing on an SUV anyway?

It's almost like putting a racing stripe on a 4-cylinder vehicle. It just doesn't make sense.
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I think we need to understand there's differences in having an SUV for looks and for functionality. For one thing, an SUV is not a sports car, and I agree it would be silly to put racing stripes on it, or even some aero-dynamic spoiler for a fast racing car look.

As I had discussed in my posting of 12-11-06, the spoiler on the 4th generation T4R was designed not just mainly for looks, but for minimizing dust built-up on the tailgate when traveling over unpaved dirt roads. I installed a spoiler on my 2004 4Runner mainly for that purpose. It seems the spoiler is effective in reducing dust built-up on the tailgate when traveling on dirt roads.

I purchased my SR5 4WD for traveling over miles of rugged dirt roads in Baja to visit and flyfish the miles of wilderness beaches along the Pacific and Sea of Cortez. I've driven my T4R over beaches of soft sand, cobbles and boulders, and rugged dirt roads that many SUVs would likely not handle. So far, never got stuck and need the use of my High-lift jack or recovery strap.

I bought an SUV in the 4Runner with 4WD for outdoor camping, fishing and offroad use, and although it has great looks, I bought it because of dependability and functionality, and installing a spoiler helps keep things clean and less dusty when offroading.

If looks is the main thing, then it's rather subjective of having or not having a spoiler; either way is a personal choice and is fine. But if it's more for functionality, there's a really good reason for having a spoiler if one wants to justify of having one.

Hope this clarify and put things in perspective re spoiler on T4Rs.

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I voted yes. I like it.
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Cool

Definitely better with the spoiler. It's a little big though.
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I think YES.
Jaos makes big spoiler and it look pretty desert racing 4th gen.



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I hate the way the spoiler looks but I like how it keeps the rear window clean. Also, I like that the center brake light are LEDs. If anyone with a titanium 4Runner w/o a spoiler want to trade lift gate I may consider..
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No. I don't like the spoiler.

I think the vehicle looks much more streamlined and modern without it. Spoilers are soooooooo 80's.

I do enjoy how it keeps the back window cleaner, but I've been living oh...16 years without a spoiler for my rear windshield on other vehicles and I am pretty sure I could definitely do without this one.

In fact, I'm thinking about hawking it on eBay.
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