Advice & Opinion Needed for 2012 SR5: Exhaust Tip, Mud Guard, etc.

[HI808SR5]

I'm looking for advice or opinions on whether or not to put on OEM Exhaust tip and mud guard for my 2012 SR5. I'm not very automative savy, so the easier the install the better. It seems the OEM parts are simple bolt-on installs.

Anyone put on aftermarket Mud Guards/Exhaust Tip on their 2012 SR5? If so, what kind and size? any problems with installing? where is the most economical to purchase from?

Also, I'm thinking Black powdered finished Nerf Bar. Best place to purchase? again, hows the install? easy, med, or hard? Nerf bar better than auto running boards?

Your opinions/comments are welcomed!

 

[Dilong26]

I thought all 4runners came with the stainless steel exhaust tip. Maybe not, mine did. I think most of the stuff you mentioned are pretty easy to install.

 

[nashman69g]

Here's some onfo on that...

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...udflap-splash-guard-install-instructions.html

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/80684-2010-11-factory-mud-flaps.html

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/63918-mud-guard-4.html

Exhaust tips is an add on...Very easy to put on. You just need a wrench and 45 seconds to spare.

There are some running board threads...

 

[T4R_Finally]

If you can't handle the exhaust tip install, best to leave anything else to someone else. LOL. When we were on the hunt, every single T4R I looked at on dealer lots had the exhaust tip on it. When we were ready to buy, we had to get our dealer to go out and find the color we wanted, so we hadn't physically laid eyes on it before the day we took delivery. I was pleased to see that it had the Dueler tires on it but disappointed to see no exhaust tip. That night I ordered an OEM tip online and installed it as soon as I received it. Took all of 2 minutes. Very simple.