Installing rear spoiler on 3rd gen. Worth it or not?

[Carolinafan]

I searched this for about 2 hours earlier and nothing.

Has anyone ever done this?

I picked up one the other day for my girlfriends 2000 Runner, and just dont want to mess anything up. Is it really as hard as I'm making it out to be in my head?

Any info would be great

 

[kman55]

I personally think it looks alot better with it on. I took mine off to change the upper brake light bulb and stood back to see what it looked like, just not right to me. I would just be nervous to drill the holes. Other than that it's simple.

 

[Drillzzz]

Mine did not come with one and I thought about putting one on but drilling holes just creates an area of potential leak and rust. Most of the ones I see on the road are faded and make the car look dated.

 

[3RDGENGuy]

Mine did not come with one and I thought about putting one on but drilling holes just creates an area of potential leak and rust. Most of the ones I see on the road are faded and make the car look dated.

I just installed one. Pretty easy sealed it up good


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[Boognish_Forever]

I think he meant GX470 or something... RX is way off.


I installed my 4runner spoiler... just lined it up to where it was even, drilled some holes and screwed the sucker in.

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Meh, though mine came out just fine, people advise against that

Way back when:

Now:

Did you get any wind noise after installing it?

I had my hood painted just recently and ask the guy painting it if he would install a factory rear fin if I found one. Now I have wind noise in the rear over 65mph with all the windows shut. I think it might of been installed to high, but just curious if anyone else notices wind noise from these.

 

[jgue467]

...Did you get any wind noise after installing it?
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Delete it, its just a Mini-Parachute causing drag.....

 

[Boognish_Forever]

Delete it, its just a Mini-Parachute causing drag.....

Drag was on my mind when I started hearing the wind noise. I just want to know if they all make some noise or not.

 

[spartacus]

The truck is pretty noisy I've driven mine without the spoiler when I took it off to repaint and didn't notice any difference. Elevator music drowns out most of the wind noise.

 

[gamefreakgc]

No wind noise that I can hear. I was told the only purpose of it was to "sweep" exhaust away from the back window at speed.

 

[Boognish_Forever]

No wind noise that I can hear. I was told the only purpose of it was to "sweep" exhaust away from the back window at speed.

That’s exactly why I got it installed. To keep the dust and exhaust smell out when the rear window is down. I think it was installed to high then.

I could maybe take a Dremel to the holes of the fin and grind a channel up, so it’s slides down? It doesn’t need to be much I’m guessing. Just need to find some way to cover up the open spot.

 

[Boognish_Forever]

The truck is pretty noisy I've driven mine without the spoiler when I took it off to repaint and didn't notice any difference. Elevator music drowns out most of the wind noise.

I personally think it’s pretty low on the road noise at highway speeds. Never really notice much wind noise before the fin was installed.

 

[spartacus]

Compared to the 5th Gen I find it a little more noisy even after dynamatiing the cargo and rear seat area although definately a good improvement.

 

[gamefreakgc]

Compared to the 5th Gen I find it a little more noisy even after dynamatiing the cargo and rear seat area although definately a good improvement.

Yeah the 5th Gens are pretty "plush" and quiet. Of course though, tire tread makes a big difference. I run H/T rated tires so mine is quiet.

 

[spartacus]

Yeah the 5th Gens are pretty "plush" and quiet. Of course though, tire tread makes a big difference. I run H/T rated tires so mine is quiet.

I agree tires do make a big difference.

 

[SilverBullet8404]

Interested as well, following

 

[mymalade]

Reviving this old thread because the 4Runner I'm getting doesn't have a spoiler and I really like the look of one. Anyone tell me what the mounting holes look like from the factory? Does it just get screwed in like those instructions show, or are there specific holes already placed in tailgate? The thought of drilling into the tailgate is pretty nerve-wracking

 

[Devbot]

Reviving this old thread because the 4Runner I'm getting doesn't have a spoiler and I really like the look of one. Anyone tell me what the mounting holes look like from the factory? Does it just get screwed in like those instructions show, or are there specific holes already placed in tailgate? The thought of drilling into the tailgate is pretty nerve-wracking

I believe Jason Burtman offers one that bolts on to where the OEM rear deflector mounts

 

[TW44LR]

I believe Jason Burtman offers one that bolts on to where the OEM rear deflector mounts

His might not have the rear deflector which is why he wants the spoiler I think? OP will have to clarify though.


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[mymalade]

His might not have the rear deflector which is why he wants the spoiler I think? OP will have to clarify though.


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Correct. I am just looking to add the factory rear spoiler. My understanding is that you either have the bolt holes are you don't and if you don't you need to drill the tailgate. So I'm just wondering what it looks like if somebody already has the factory holes.

Someone linked an instruction sheet on how to add it and it came directly from toyota, but I don't think that's how they add it from the factory

 

[HiluxSurf SSR-G]

Not too long ago, there was a thread in here wherein someone said that the 1996-2002 USDM 4Runner spoiler is not factory-installed in Japan. The spoiler is installed at the port upon arrival in the US.

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Someone linked an instruction sheet on how to add it and it came directly from toyota, but I don't think that's how they add it from the factory

 

[phattyduck]

Not too long ago, there was a thread in here wherein someone said that the 1996-2002 USDM 4Runner spoiler is not factory-installed in Japan. The spoiler is installed at the port upon arrival in the US.

Yup, it is likely port installed on all 4Runners that got it.

Most likely M6x1.0mm rivnuts will get you there... But they may be smaller.

Here's a pic of the area from the Burtman site:

-Charlie