3rd Generation Hood Protector
Aug 28, 2002 | 07:02 AM
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3rd Generation Hood Protector
I just called my local dealer to have my 2002 4Runner hood protector installed, and they want to charge me $99.00 for the part plus $65.00 for installation. Total up to $164.00.
Is it worthy? cheap or expensive? can I get somewhee else cheaper than this? I checked on Weathertech.com they have one about 60 bucks with easy install "do-it-yourself" stuff.
what should I do? any help will be great.
Peace.
Is it worthy? cheap or expensive? can I get somewhee else cheaper than this? I checked on Weathertech.com they have one about 60 bucks with easy install "do-it-yourself" stuff.
what should I do? any help will be great.
Peace.
Aug 28, 2002 | 07:39 AM
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holy hell, WTF???
Hood Protector... you mean that little plastic shield thing that goes on the front of your hood to protect from rocks and bugs and stuff? I got mine from my dealer for about $60. Check with some of the on-line discount dealers... you should be able to find it much cheaper than that. And absolutely DO NOT pay to have it done. ANYONE can put that on... takes about 10 minutes, 20 if you stop for a beer, 30 if you have a 6pack before you start.
Hood Protector... you mean that little plastic shield thing that goes on the front of your hood to protect from rocks and bugs and stuff? I got mine from my dealer for about $60. Check with some of the on-line discount dealers... you should be able to find it much cheaper than that. And absolutely DO NOT pay to have it done. ANYONE can put that on... takes about 10 minutes, 20 if you stop for a beer, 30 if you have a 6pack before you start.
Aug 28, 2002 | 08:16 AM
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Originally posted by world_traveler
I installed mine in 15 minutes, it was easy really. The kit comes with simple instructions.
If you are handy a bit you should be able to do it yourself.
World
I installed mine in 15 minutes, it was easy really. The kit comes with simple instructions.
If you are handy a bit you should be able to do it yourself.
World
Aug 28, 2002 | 08:54 AM
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2002SportEdition
I bought my at the dealer (yeah I'm rich)
But I installed it myself.
I t does look good indeed specially on my silver millenium but it changes the wind circulation around the hood and exterior mirrors. I think that there is more wind noise and the hood "shakes" a bit near the wipers.
It took me a while to get used to that.
I bought my at the dealer (yeah I'm rich)
But I installed it myself.
I t does look good indeed specially on my silver millenium but it changes the wind circulation around the hood and exterior mirrors. I think that there is more wind noise and the hood "shakes" a bit near the wipers.
It took me a while to get used to that.
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Aug 28, 2002 | 10:28 AM
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sportedition, i just got mine (same as jason b), it's an EGR 3D carbon fiber superguard. i got mine for about 60 bucks..just type that in on yahoo and it'll return alot of sites that sell it...i got mine at trukstuff.com but they are on back order for 2 weeks...so maybe somewhere else has them in stock..good luck
Aug 28, 2002 | 02:26 PM
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Originally posted by 2002 SportEdition
Jason B, where did you get your hood protector? it sure looks damn good, I want one like that.
Jason B, where did you get your hood protector? it sure looks damn good, I want one like that.
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