Canadian Hood Protector

uberdog · 12-19-2003, 02:58 PM

I cannot find the post, but I read "somewhere" about the Canadian Toyota hood protectors for the 4th gen Runner which look *much better* than the crappy U.S. Toyota version here.

Anyone know where to buy one and if they really are any better than the version we have?

It seems that the Canadian version covers a lot more of the frontal area on the hood and sits lower.

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GRNTACO · 12-19-2003, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by uberdog
Anyone know where to buy one

Maybe Canada?

Oakboy · 12-19-2003, 03:21 PM

My girlfriend works at TCI (Toyota Canada) in customer relations.
She might know. I'll ask her.

Vato Loco · 12-19-2003, 03:29 PM

Since I live in Canada, I can get a hold of one for you if you want. Just let me know. Most likely my dealer will have them in stock since its for the new models.

uberdog · 12-19-2003, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Maybe Canada?

Hmmm, there's one in every crowd...

I *should* have asked: "Anybody know where I can buy one ONLINE ?"

UD

PBR_Streetgang · 12-19-2003, 04:05 PM

My 4Runner (3rd Gen) is a Canadian model and features a transparent rear spoiler/deflector as opposed to the metal ones with the cutout for the 3rd light.

Is this orig. equipment for the Canadian models or is mine an aftermarket spoiler?

Just curious. Thanks.

Oakboy · 12-19-2003, 04:44 PM

I have the same type of rear spoiler on my 99. I belive it's factory like that. Over the years there was a small change to it, like a cutout of the brake light but, for the ltd models, it came from the factory like that.

PBR_Streetgang · 12-19-2003, 05:12 PM

Thanks Oakboy, for the info.
Kind of strange that they would have two different spoilers for the U.S. and Canada, eh?

Thanka again.

Vato Loco · 12-19-2003, 05:15 PM

Any pictures of it? I have never seen one.

Nerve · 12-19-2003, 07:18 PM

A guy on another board has some pics posted. Here's the link .

PBR_Streetgang · 12-19-2003, 07:55 PM

I'll take a shot tomorrow and post it. Thanks.

Vato Loco · 12-20-2003, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nerve
A guy on another board has some pics posted. Here's the link .

I meant the 3rd gen spoilers. Sorry for the confusion.

Kenn · 02-01-2004, 01:02 PM

Those Canadian hood protectors are cool. Other than Canada, anyone seen these online here in the US for sale??

uberdog · 02-01-2004, 01:06 PM

That was my original question... Seems there should be someplace to buy on a Canadian site that will ship to the US. I just haven't looked around enough or heard of any so far.

The other issue would be knowing if the Canadian version would attach to the US version of the Runner. I am assuming that it would.

MTL_4runner · 02-01-2004, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by uberdog
That was my original question... Seems there should be someplace to buy on a Canadian site that will ship to the US. I just haven't looked around enough or heard of any so far.

The other issue would be knowing if the Canadian version would attach to the US version of the Runner. I am assuming that it would.

Any pics of a 3rd gen one?

12-19-2003, 03:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vato Loco Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,482	Since I live in Canada, I can get a hold of one for you if you want. Just let me know. Most likely my dealer will have them in stock since its for the new models. __________________ 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access-Cab 4x4 w/ TRD Off-Road Package 33" Goodyear MTR's 3" Toytec Lift Clear Headlights Quick Pic of the Taco My Old Toyota 4Runner Limited, Check It Out!

12-19-2003, 04:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
PBR_Streetgang Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 19	My 4Runner (3rd Gen) is a Canadian model and features a transparent rear spoiler/deflector as opposed to the metal ones with the cutout for the 3rd light. Is this orig. equipment for the Canadian models or is mine an aftermarket spoiler? Just curious. Thanks. __________________ Climbing up the walls.

12-19-2003, 05:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
PBR_Streetgang Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 19	Thanks Oakboy, for the info. Kind of strange that they would have two different spoilers for the U.S. and Canada, eh? Thanka again. __________________ Climbing up the walls.

12-19-2003, 05:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Vato Loco Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,482	Any pictures of it? I have never seen one. __________________ 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access-Cab 4x4 w/ TRD Off-Road Package 33" Goodyear MTR's 3" Toytec Lift Clear Headlights Quick Pic of the Taco My Old Toyota 4Runner Limited, Check It Out!

12-19-2003, 07:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nerve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 26	A guy on another board has some pics posted. Here's the link . __________________ 2004 4Runner V6 4x4 Titanium Metallic

12-19-2003, 03:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Oakboy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 35	My girlfriend works at TCI (Toyota Canada) in customer relations. She might know. I'll ask her.

12-19-2003, 04:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Oakboy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 35	I have the same type of rear spoiler on my 99. I belive it's factory like that. Over the years there was a small change to it, like a cutout of the brake light but, for the ltd models, it came from the factory like that.

12-19-2003, 07:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
PBR_Streetgang Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 19	I'll take a shot tomorrow and post it. Thanks. __________________ Climbing up the walls.

02-01-2004, 01:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kenn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orange County/Irvine, CA Posts: 142	Those Canadian hood protectors are cool. Other than Canada, anyone seen these online here in the US for sale??

02-01-2004, 01:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
uberdog Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 65	That was my original question... Seems there should be someplace to buy on a Canadian site that will ship to the US. I just haven't looked around enough or heard of any so far. The other issue would be knowing if the Canadian version would attach to the US version of the Runner. I am assuming that it would.

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