Possible cheaper way to get a hood with scoop

[Sky]

My objection to the fake hood scope is - I've had many times on steep trails seeing over the hood well enough when approaching a steep transition where there could be a drop off. Is that a waterbar or a cliff?

Guess I'll eventually install a front camera as even without the scoop it is tough to look over at times.

 

[2016 4Runner SR5]

Anyone with a scoop that hates it and wants to trade for a flat hood? I'll do the work and supply some beer / pizza, whatever. Mine is a 2016 MGM hood. DMV area, willing to travel within reason.

 

[Tuanis]

Although I enjoy a bit of good sarcasm, my post is seriously real. I just tried to attach photos but the image size allowed was way too small. I will try and find the way to add links instead of uploading them.

 

[2016 4Runner SR5]

The aftermarket hood is not worth it after paying for shipping. The OEM hood and ALL required components cost $500 brand new direct from Toyota. Why bother with aftermarket?

 

[daytonaviolet]

I couldn’t find someone to swap with. I got a new hood w/ scoop ~$350, scoop inserts ~ $50 ~ $300 paint. Luckily I sold the orig hood for $150

 

[patkelly4370]

Agreed. I also hate the fake intake things around the fog lights. The truck would look classier without those.

I like the looks of them. They'd look better if they were real.

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[02SE]

I'm not a fan of the dorky fake hood scoop, but I tolerate it because I wanted the rear-diff locker, and KDSS.

 

[2016 4Runner SR5]

I'm not a fan of the dorky fake hood scoop, but I tolerate it because I wanted the rear-diff locker, and KDSS.

So trade hoods with someone looking for a scoop. Lots of people looking to make this trade including myself.

 

[02SE]

Maybe I will. But mine's the wrong color for you, and I'm over 2k miles away.

 

[Ripper238]

Just stop by your local dealer for a late night swap out. :evil:

Bet they wont even notice.

 

[Tuanis]

I went this route on my old SR5. Bought hood on eBay, bought the "guts" from an online parts place (about $100), my dad painted it. He painted it several times to get the exact match. The paint and clear coat isn't cheap. Labor isn't cheap either. You're probably looking at $1000.

I posted an earlier response to your dilemma but inadvertently erased it while trying to edit it to add pictures. I was finally able to resize pics to enable them to be attached.

Here is the original post:
I ordered a custom hood scoop fit (from Ebay: MrHoodScoop painted HS-002; $320.00) for my 2019 T4R with custom matched paint. I attached it to the hood myself without any problems. It looks awesome and I no longer cringe with hood scoop envy when I see 4runners and Tacomas with the hood scoop. I am new to this forum but I will attach before and after pics of my work. My neighbors who saw me attaching the scoop are also lost in admiration for the more aggressive, sportier look. They love it just about as much as I do. I was also willing to part with $1,000 to change out my hood but I tell you that you can do it yourself and you will also love your new hood scoop. Let me know if I should go through the trouble of attaching pictures.

 

[83Mule]

Pontiac....Ram Air!:bounce:

 

[pDubs]

Yikes

 

[SICKwidIT]

In a couple days I'm picking up a SR5 Prem. At first I wanted ORP, Trail, kdss, skid plate, hood scoop, etc. But after so much research, I'm excited for my upcoming purchase.

Seeing how I wanted a hood scoop, this thread proves i shouldnt. Socal + Sun = Bad Idea.

Thank you all for saving me money too!

 

[macscac]

im not sure what makes me say "yikes!" more..

that mopar style scoop, the red pinstripes or the weird step thing on the front bumper...

 

[RaisedByWolves]

There are a few things that surprise me anymore in life but one thing that does is that no aftermarket supplier has come up with a scoop kit. It’s a cash cow

 

[Mybuddytmil]

Why does that 4runner have a trailer hitch on the front?

 

[patkelly4370]

Why does that 4runner have a trailer hitch on the front?

So that one can mount a winch on the front, or the back, or leave it at home when not needed.

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[Chvscks319]

Wife wanted a scoop but price would be $1k for oe style painted. so Mr. Hood scoop it was. Came prepainted black which turned out to be a really nice match considering the flake. Scoops or no scoops. Do what you like.

 

[da-kine-bra]

It's definitely sucking.

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