lr9788

does anyone know if the roof spoiler from a GX470 will fit a 2001 4runner. i found a great deal on one for a lexus and it appears to be VERY similar

FUZION

I've been looking for a cheaper option than the JAOS spoiler. Just buy it and try it
if it doesnt fit just sell it on ebay

lr9788

its just alot of money to gamble with, and i have no guarantee that i would get that money back

DeathCougar

iTrader: (23)

If you make it fit im sure it will...but the holes are not the same, nor will it fit the contour of the door.

lr9788

what about the LX470?? is that more the correct size and shape?
i just saw a lexus today and they look exactly like the shape, then again, i wasnt in my runner, so i couldnt compare

DeathCougar

iTrader: (23)

the LX-470 might be closer, but still you are playing with fire there. The LX470 is the same thing as a 100 series LC (in many aspects) so it will be wider. As for mounting, i dunno but as long as you dont mind drilling holes in your $2000 back gate, anything will fit

lr9788

dang, i just really dont want to drop like $400 for a jaos rear spoiler

ebelen1

The Jaos spoiler is only $400 when painted. I've been wanting one for awhile.

I believe Jason B has it on his website for $200 but don't quote me. I know it wasn't much more than this.

FUZION

Why are even the non Jaos spoilers so much, when the ones for the 4th gen are almost the same thing but alot less.

lr9788

you say "only $400" but i am a college student and money doesnt come my way on a regular basis

FUZION

:complain:
haha jk, im in the same position as you, i wish i could get one for around $150

lr9788

and you could if a gx470 spoiler would fit, but instead toyota has to make it hard on all of us and only offer then for around $400

4RunnerFever

I don't think it would fit a 3rd gen 4Runner. The GX470 and the new body style 4Runners are mechanically similar. I'm with you, Jaos is awesome but too much money

FUZION

somewhat cheaper
http://www.eautoworks.com/html/produ...source=froogle

lr9788

yes that is cheaper but you have to factor in paint, and from my previous experiences, thats not cheap at all

ebelen1

Read it again. "only $400" meant w/ painting. What I said was that the actual spoiler is around $200. You don't have to paint it and even if you got a Lexus one, you'd have to paint that too.

lr9788

well i found a lexus one painted black for $200. and i was refering to fuzions post about a slightly cheaper one. in the end it looks as though $400 is about as low as you will get one, unless you get lucky at a salvage yard

Bob_98SR5

hey luke,

anyway you cut it, the rear jaos-type spoilers are definitely not cheap. even used or the knockoff kind. unless you find a used one that is the same color as yours, its not a cheap proposition to add one to your vehicle.

i have a rear spoiler (OEM) that i am trying to get rid of. its yours for free if you pay the shipping. it does need the hardware kit though and you need to drill into your rear tailgate if you dont have the stock pre-drilled holes.

bob

lr9788

bob,
i appreciate that, i have the stock spoiler, i just really like the look of the jaos, but its looking like that wont happen for a while

Bob_98SR5

ah ok. yeah, the jaos spoiler is nice, but imho, not $400 nice. thats lift money or almost a new set of kumho venture MT money there!