Thank you pickerdd. That lays all the doubters about the spoilers usefulness to rest coming from someone who's had both 4Runners with and without a spoiler.

I personally knew it kept the window cleaner since mine is cleaner than other 4th gens without it coming back from the Sierras. And I still haven't used my rear wiper yet.

Thanks Uneek. I'm very surprised at how well it works at keeping the rear window clean, but it does as you know.

Thanks,

Hell no- the spoiler ruins the look of the back and profile. I searched forever to find a 4runner 4x4 without it.

I THINK WERE IN THE MINORITY HERE, I DON'T LIKE THE LOOK OF THE SPOILER EITHER... BUT THAT'S JUST ME...

IMO I THINK THAT THOSE ARE ONLY RESERVED FOR CARS NOT SUV'S... THE 4TH GEN SPOILER IS JUST TOO BULKY

Roger That.

exactly

Look, frankly, its long been known that the spoiler on the 4th Gen has bringing sexy back since its inception in 03.

But, I saw a 4th gen the other day at costco w/o the spoiler...and it looked damn good. It was also dirty and muddy, so that ight have something to do with it. But that runner looked naked... and well, as a college male, certain things naked, are flat out hott. But I'll still take my modest, 'dressed' Runner out on the town.

The spoiler is sweet.


I just purchased a black '05 T4R limited but it doesn't have a spoiler. If i wanted to get a factory spoiler how would i go about getting one?

mbeach4runner,

I got mine from SpoilerFactory in Florida few years ago. Can seem to find their website. But there seem to be few other places you can get one from. Check out the following:

From Spoiler Express:
http://www.spoilerexpress.com/cart/s...idCategory=369

From Spoiler Depot:

http://www.spoilerdepot.com/Catalog....odelTemp=&idB=

I like the profile of these aftermarket OEM spoilers. Not bulky like those post 2004-spoilers, which I understand so many don't care for having on their T4R, me included.

I suggest getting a T4R w/o the post 2004-spoiler, and then get and install one of these aftermarket OEM spoiler for better look and have the function of the rear spoiler to keep tailgate clean.


ffongge

If you don't have one on there and like the look maybe you should go for an aftermarket one like this:

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and then your urban runner would look like this:

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Haha, I think it's backwards on your photochop.

With a spoiler like that, I think it works better as an airdam to clear the driveway after a blizzard.

either one is alright with me. i have an 04 se without

I think that without the spoiler, it looks to much like a box... it needs the spoiler to add more character and definition to the vehicle.

I would agree that it all comes down to personal preference. I ordered mine without one. I just looked at the functionality. Will it really do anything to the truck? Maybe, at high speeds, which you shouldn't be driving your truck in that way, you might get some down force. But, its still an SUV, not a sports car.

Looks, I don't know. Honestly, in my eyes, it all depends on the color of the 4runner. They look better on some 4runners, but not all colors

If it is an issue for looks, a long step bar, a toyota exhaust tip and xenon lights for my plates made my silver 4runner look better than it would with a spoiler

Just out of curiosity, for those who recently installed it, are they heavy and did you have to drill into your car to mount it?