Where to get a Jaos rear spoiler?
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TCMach
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Dunno if it is officially a jaos but they look similar Burtman Industries
Here is the link to when he introduced them http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/52129-96-02-jaos-rear-spoiler-get-while-you-can.html
Here is the link to when he introduced them http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/52129-96-02-jaos-rear-spoiler-get-while-you-can.html
TCMach
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good to know. I dont have one so its good to hear from someone who does
patrickgraven
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Is it possible to use one from a 4th Gen?
TRD 4RNR
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To install you have to drill 4 - 1/2' hole from the inside of the hatch through the inner layer of sheet metal and 4 - 1/4" hole through the outside layer of sheet metal.
The 1/2" holes give you access to tighten the nut you have to tighten from the inside.
To cover the 1/2" holes I got some plugs - but water still finds its way onto the cargo cover and I just know there's is water inside the hatch itself.
It's a lot of drilling and hole making that I wish I'd never done. So much so that if your 4Runner was Green, I'd drive up to Grass Valley and trade you hatches.
BUYER BEWARE
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The 1/2" holes give you access to tighten the nut you have to tighten from the inside.
To cover the 1/2" holes I got some plugs - but water still finds its way onto the cargo cover and I just know there's is water inside the hatch itself.
It's a lot of drilling and hole making that I wish I'd never done. So much so that if your 4Runner was Green, I'd drive up to Grass Valley and trade you hatches.
BUYER BEWARE
:smow:
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I bought the Bartman spoiler, but have not installed it yet. I knew going in I would have to drill new holes, but think it will be worth it.
The spoiler looks amazing, I am very impressed with the quality of the entire kit and "bartman" was awesome, very helpful. I ordered it to match my Desert Dune finish and the match is spot on, really I cannot say enough about how good the spoiler looks. I will try to post a pic.
Whenever I drill into an exterior component I would use silicone to eliminate the chance of water getting in. I did not see if you mentioned using any or not, but I bet that would stop your water leak. Don't rely on plugs. When I install mine I will be putting a bead around all outer layer holes and another on the inside. He recommended this as well.
Good luck in your search, but I would go with the Bartman one. I waited a long time and was really worried about what it would look like, but man mine is awesome!
The spoiler looks amazing, I am very impressed with the quality of the entire kit and "bartman" was awesome, very helpful. I ordered it to match my Desert Dune finish and the match is spot on, really I cannot say enough about how good the spoiler looks. I will try to post a pic.
Whenever I drill into an exterior component I would use silicone to eliminate the chance of water getting in. I did not see if you mentioned using any or not, but I bet that would stop your water leak. Don't rely on plugs. When I install mine I will be putting a bead around all outer layer holes and another on the inside. He recommended this as well.
Good luck in your search, but I would go with the Bartman one. I waited a long time and was really worried about what it would look like, but man mine is awesome!
T4R2014
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So his spoiler does not use the same hole template as the OEM? That sucks. It would save a lot of time on installation for many buyers.
Yeah., I was thinking the same thing. It looks like the two center ones match up to the stock holes, but there are four outer ones that require drilling.
After hearing some more horror stories, I was thinking about gluing or cementing it, but it is pretty heavy, a few lbs at least so I don't see that working too well.
I do see some small imperfections around the brake light, but nothing too noticeable. That said, installation is going to be slow going. I think that if I really take my time, fit twice, drill once :happy: then the rest is simple. I don't see how water will get in with a bead around the foam as well as on the hardware, but what do you guys think?
After hearing some more horror stories, I was thinking about gluing or cementing it, but it is pretty heavy, a few lbs at least so I don't see that working too well.
I do see some small imperfections around the brake light, but nothing too noticeable. That said, installation is going to be slow going. I think that if I really take my time, fit twice, drill once :happy: then the rest is simple. I don't see how water will get in with a bead around the foam as well as on the hardware, but what do you guys think?
42s on u
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I know it's been a while, but my life is crazy busy. I finally got around to doing the install. The spoiler came painted, and they did a great job, it matched very well, and the packaging kept it well protected.
I read the instructions a few times they were kinda vague, but ok. So the first thing I did was remove my old one, then cut small pieces of tape to hold the hole locaters on the spoiler. Then put the spoiler on the truck and used tape to hold it in place. Then took some fine line tape and outlined the footprint of the spoiler also to hold down the hole locators.
I read the instructions a few times they were kinda vague, but ok. So the first thing I did was remove my old one, then cut small pieces of tape to hold the hole locaters on the spoiler. Then put the spoiler on the truck and used tape to hold it in place. Then took some fine line tape and outlined the footprint of the spoiler also to hold down the hole locators.
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42s on u
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I used a center punch to mark the hole location. Drilled the spots with a small drill then went back thru them with a larger and longer drill to go all the way thru. This sounds a lot easier than it was, this was a pain in the ass. A couple of the holes ended up in bad spots, one being right in the way of the bolts and flange of the rear struts. So then shit got real... Now it was time to get out the step drill and open the holes up to be able to get the mounting hardware in as well as a socket. This step was an even bigger pain in the ass.. The rear hatch has multiple layers inside it. So I did the best I could with the step drill and ended up using a carbide burr and a roll cartridge. As you can see they aren't great but they aren't all that noticeable either.
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42s on u
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From there it was time for a test fit. Lots of tweeks to get the holes opened up just right. This part took some time. After reading some other experiences and horror stories I decided to upgrade my hard ware. I went with the same size and kind screws but added a lock washer and a rubber faced washer. All this because I've heard a few people say theirs leaked. I really don't want to deal with that issue. I also filled the old spoiler holes with silicone. Another leak preventer I did was a healthy bead of cone around the holes and a grommet for the 3rd brake light wires to go thru, that also was to prevent any wire chafing.
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42s on u
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From there it was all over but the 3rd brake light wiring, which is an easy deal, couple wire taps and its done. Both wires are easy to find and get to. There wasn't a lot of room to work but that was the easiest part of this project.
So I got it all bolted up, I think its a good addition and looks like it could have come from the factory that way. I'm happy I did it, but it wasn't an easy project by any means. I'd give it a 6/10. I did a SAS on an 88 toy last month, I'd give that a 5 or 6/10 to give you reference. It could have gone smoother but I don't have a lot of time and this started the 3rd weekend in july, I got a half day in before I got called to a fire and I finished it my first day off which was this last Sunday 8/24.
So I got it all bolted up, I think its a good addition and looks like it could have come from the factory that way. I'm happy I did it, but it wasn't an easy project by any means. I'd give it a 6/10. I did a SAS on an 88 toy last month, I'd give that a 5 or 6/10 to give you reference. It could have gone smoother but I don't have a lot of time and this started the 3rd weekend in july, I got a half day in before I got called to a fire and I finished it my first day off which was this last Sunday 8/24.
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Jason B
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42s_on_u, great pics of this and the install. Can I use some of those pics on the website? Also, did you use a step bit/cone shaped when you did the install?
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