Does the 4th Gen look better with a Spoiler?

Spoiler?

  • Yes

    Votes: 542 77.8%

  • No

    Votes: 148 21.2%

  • what's a spoiler?

    Votes: 7 1.0%
  • Total voters
    697
While I do think the spoiler does look good...I don't think it is very practical. More important to me...I can put my Yakima Load Warrior on top and have an extra foot of clearance to put gear on it without the spoiler when the hatch is open.
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A spoiler would have been in the way of how I mount my kayaks.
 
Sporty Spoiler

I love the look of a 4Runner with a Spoiler.

I makes the truck look sportier and faster.

Now if we could just get Toyota to offer:

- Functional Hood Scoop
- True Dual Exhausts
- Super Charger for the V8

Add those to (Special Edition) T4R with a Spoiler and ... Zoom! :biggrin2:
 
Don't really like the design of the spoiler but IMO, it looks better with it.
Ideally, the spoiler would look like the GX470 spoiler. I like the way that looks.
 
In this case the engineering and practicality of the functional rear spoiler overwhelms any design or astetic preferences. The T4R is design over looks - although it does look great. Acccet this way of practicality and then you will love the 4gen spoiler. !


ffongge said:
If I understand rx900 correctly, I don't think the 4th Gen spoilers were designed and intended to work this way like a visor to keep rain water off the rear tailgate window. Also, I think the 4R spoilers were designed with the intention of not just for looks, but to serve a purpose to help minimize road dust accumulating on the rear window and tailgate.

Although I haven't yet seen any technical explanation or information by the original designers, being an inquizitive engineer myself and my personal inspection of the spoiler configuration, I think the spoiler works by causing some of the air over the top of the vehicle to be drawn down over the rear of the vehicle as it is driven. As the vehicle moves forward, air over the vehicle is caught by the lifted edge of the spoiler front face and diverted down the slot between the spoiler and top of the tailgate. Also, the negative (vacuum) pressure created behind the vehicle as it moves forward helps pull this sheet of air down over the tailgate. Because the air from the top of the vehicle is generally less dusty then the air sucked up from behind the moving vehicle, the air diverted by the spoiler to flow over the tailgate shields it from the dust-laden air kicked up by the moving vehicle; dust that otherwise may be deposited on the rear of the vehicle is thus reduced.

I haven't yet driven my 4R on any dusty roads since installing my spoiler last October, but I'm anxious to see how effective this spoiler design is. I have previously driven my 4R on miles of unpaved dirt roads in Baja, and the rear window and tailgate get coated with a thick layer of fine dust that it's difficult to see out the rear window The dust is obnoxious when you need to open up the tailgate and to keep the dust from getting inside on stuff. Next time I get a chance off road, I'll see if I can give a report on how effective the spoiler in reducing dust on the rear tailgate.

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.

:driving:
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It definately looks more distinctive with the spoiler, but I prefer it without, looks cleaner IMHO. We would have taken one either way, but the one on the lot we bought didn't have one and we're happy.
 
dingo

Can you suggest where I can purchase the Valor Exhaust tip? I already have the spoiler and I think it looks great. Does the exhaust tip a bolt-on or I need any drilling to attach it? I prefer not doing any drilling, welding or cutting.

Thanks
 
Re: dingo

michael90630 said:
Can you suggest where I can purchase the Valor Exhaust tip? I already have the spoiler and I think it looks great. Does the exhaust tip a bolt-on or I need any drilling to attach it? I prefer not doing any drilling, welding or cutting.

Thanks
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You can get the exhaust tip from any dealership or even online.

No drilling is needed. All you need is the correct screwdriver or socket (I can't remember which).
 
I don't like the spoiler.

It doesn't integrate well with the body design and looks like it was stuck on with double sided tape.

Can you say J.C. Whitney ?
 
I actually think it looks way better without the Spoiler. I used to like how the spoiler looked, but now, everytime I look at it, it seems too exagerated or "Corny". It almost takes the class away from the 4Runner. This is just my opinion.

Payce!
 
DigableKid said:
I actually think it looks way better without the Spoiler. I used to like how the spoiler looked, but now, everytime I look at it, it seems too exagerated or "Corny". It almost takes the class away from the 4Runner. This is just my opinion.

Payce!
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Well said
 
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.
 
DigableKid said:
I actually think it looks way better without the Spoiler. I used to like how the spoiler looked, but now, everytime I look at it, it seems too exagerated or "Corny". It almost takes the class away from the 4Runner. This is just my opinion.

Payce!
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Yep. I Agree
 
I don't like the Spoiler and think that the 4th gen looks sleeker without one.

Also, it's added weight to be driving around with. I get bad enough gas mileage as it is. If I can somehow add .5 mile/gallon, I'll be happy!

Anyone here know the weight of that beast hanging off the back window?
 
I'm not sure if I would call it a beast. Anyone can install one themselves with only a few drill holes, so it's not like it's heavy. Certainly not enough to affect gas mileage.

If you want to look at it that way, why not say that since it sticks up an inch higher than the roof that it might cause wind resistance and lower mileage? :bash:

It's all just a preference if you like the look, or don't.
 
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