After 18 Months of Research & Waiting, and 15 months on T4R.org...

[DaveS]

Nice 4Runner - just realised the SR5 has color matched flares in US wereas in Canada they are the black that comes with the TE.

 

[Johnny Utah]

badass man! You sure have a lot planned for your ride, make sure you post back with updates and pics!

good luck

 

[sp8ball]

With the chrome, I say go Matte black. I did all of mine matte black and it looks great (still debating on the door handles, matte black or order canadian model which are color matched).

Welcome to the family!
:lookout:

How do I order Canadian handles for US models?

I think I'm going to address the chrome as follows...

Door handles will go to Salsa Red Pearl, except for the inside portion where your finger grips it (stays chrome). That makes the outer portion and section with the keyhole become red.

The chrome "wings" on the front grill go to red, while the Toyota oval stays chrome/silver.

The chrome plate on the back of the vehicle goes red, but the "4RUNNER" and Toyota logo within it stay chrome.

The chrome trim strips at the bottom of the front bumper, rear bumper, and sides goes flat black.

The chrome roof rack legs/holders go to flat black, but the roof rack bar that runs lengthwise down the vehicle stays chrome (for now).

Did I miss anything?

(of course, it may take me a while to get this done)

I'll post pics this weekend after I do the Weathertech install, stubby antenna replacement, and nerf bar install. May also see if I can get to the LED light mod.

Looks like the Thule Rooftop Cargo basket will have to be a birthday gift from the wife! (November)

 

[Antman]

My stubby antenna gets crap reception in our area. I'm probably going to put the stock antenna back on, but chop a little off the length. Just an FYI!!

Truck looks awesome, I wish I would have waited for that color!!!!!!!!

 

[sp8ball]

Oh no! You posted that about 4 hours after I ordered the 5" Mangowalk! LOL