Hood Swap

SixthSnail said:
Yeah they've never been functional on any of them. Just cosmetic.

If you get tired of your glare, let me know and we can swap! My non scooped hood is in perfect shape and we have the same color in the same location!
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It's a win-win situation. Member wants scooped hood regardless of glare, other member wants rid of scoop due to glare and non-functionality.

Make it happen!:hungry:
 
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Just take some off road mud and toss it on the hood and let it bake in the sun for a few days it will take the shine right off of it!
 
Trying to find someone willing to trade their scooped hood for a lame flat hood is like someone trying to trade Kate Beckinsale for Fat Amy. It just doesn't happen. Good luck though, fellas!
 
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Decipher said:
Trying to find someone willing to trade their scooped hood for a lame flat hood is like someone trying to trade Kate Beckinsale for Fat Amy. It just doesn't happen. Good luck though, fellas!
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Yeah. Based on this thread everybody hates the scoop though! lol
 
On my MGM Trail the glare is insane sometimes... I just power through it and know it looks damn good. My eyes may be watering and making me squint but its all good. :pimp:
 
SixthSnail said:
Yeah they've never been functional on any of them. Just cosmetic.
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Actually, I previously owned a 2006 4runner limited with a Diesel 4 cylinder, 3.0L engine and the hood scoop was fully functional. Unfortunately 2006 was the last year Toyota offered the diesel in the 4runner for Latin America.
 
No matter how much folks rant negatively about their hood scoop, you know deep down inside they love it and wouldn't trade it for anything...

It just give the front end the extra oomph!
 
SixthSnail said:
Yeah they've never been functional on any of them. Just cosmetic.

If you get tired of your glare, let me know and we can swap! My non scooped hood is in perfect shape and we have the same color in the same location!
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Yeah that's a decision I'd be sure to regret if I ever need to sell it or trade it in.
 
I would trade my silver hood for a flat hood plus cash. I think my scoop looks good but I have an irrational hate for nonfunctional parts.
 
5ontheFloor said:
I think it's the white paint. I have attitude black and have never noticed glare...anyone else have glare issues with black paint? I like the look even if it's not functioning
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I have midnight black and have not noticed any glare...and i'm short so I don't really think height has that much to do with it.

For people complaining about their glare suck it up and appreciate what you have or trade with the poor man! Win win
 
T5RUNNER said:
I would trade my silver hood for a flat hood plus cash. I think my scoop looks good but I have an irrational hate for nonfunctional parts.
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If you ever drove up here to WA I'd give you my perfect condition SR5 hood in silver for free! It's taking up space in my garage.
 
All the 5th gen hoods are the exact same fitment.

I got my TE hood from a random guy I met at a costco. I was waiting in line to pump gas and a TE owner walked up to compliment my rig. I asked if he wanted to trade hoods but he countered that he had an extra TE hood in his garage he wanted to get rid of. So I went to his house and picked it up.

Talk about being in the right place at the right time!
 

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Seattle206 said:
All the 5th gen hoods are the exact same fitment.

I got my TE hood from a random guy I met at a costco. I was waiting in line to pump gas and a TE owner walked up to compliment my rig. I asked if he wanted to trade hoods but he countered that he had an extra TE hood in his garage he wanted to get rid of. So I went to his house and picked it up.

Talk about being in the right place at the right time!
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Wow... I'm gonna start leaving notes on 4runners...
 
Anyone here price out a TE hood from a dealer, painted and installed? Would love to know a ballpark price.
 
Is there a way to just cut the hood to make the scoop functional? It's usually just a plastic shield or some sheet metal keeping the scoop non-functional.
 
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