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SUVs Toyota 4Runner Vent Visors and Hood Protectors
16 messages, Last post on Jan 08, 2009 at 3:38 PM
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I have a 2004 4runner Limited edition and was thinking about installing vent visors and a hood protector. I noticed that they now have in-channel vent visors but I was worried that it could put a strain on the window motor, or cause a problem with the window seating when rolled-up. Has anyone used the in-channels and what have your experiences been, or am I better off going for the traditional tape on style like I had on my 96 runner? Does anyone know a good, not too expensive place to pickup a decent hood protector for my 4runner as well?
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Replying to: mjh4001 (Feb 26, 2008 1:06 pm) As for the hood protector, I purchased a Toyota one from the Dealership- $120. I did see them on www.citytoyotaparts.com for $102. They are supposed to be 20% off regular priced dealer items. My suggestion would be to try Auto Zone. That is were I purchased my vent visors. They should be cheaper, but it will not be a Toyota brand. The Vent Shade company may make a hood guard as well. The vent shades are very good quality!
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Replying to: 07sportv8 (Mar 12, 2008 10:50 am) I am still looking for vent visors and was looking at either the Weathertech (a little expensive), or the AVS in channels and was wondering if yours were those or some other brand? I am leaning towards the Weathertech but hate to lay out the extra cash unless the quality level is that much superior to the AVS brand. Any thoughts on this one? Thanks for your input.
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Replying to: mjh4001 (Mar 12, 2008 11:34 am)  You are absolutely correct with the price "Toyota" ads to an item! The hood guard was expensive, but my wife bought it for me as a gift. The same AVS vent visors were $20 more at Toyota also. I was surprised that they sold a different brand. I highly recommend the AVS brand. The name changed from Vent Guard brand, which was the type I had on my previous truck. They held up great! Like I said, I have not yet installed them, but the quality is defineatly there! I also forgot to address your wind noise question. I did not have any with my previous truck. I hope this helps.
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Replying to: 07sportv8 (Mar 12, 2008 11:57 am) Good luck with your 4runner, but I can assure you luck will have nothing to do with it as they are quality trucks that are built to last. I have owned them since 1990 and as a matter of fact just sold a 96 limited with 123,000 miles on it when I purchased the 04. The only reason I sold it was because I was tired of driving the older car in the family while my wife got a new one every couple of years! I am sure it's next owner will have it for another 12 years! Thanks for the recommendation and let me know on the question of Toyota usage. All the best
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Replying to: mjh4001 (Mar 12, 2008 12:53 pm) Thank You! I dont think I will need luck either! I have always liked these trucks and I owned a Corolla years back. To be honest, I would have bought one eight years ago when I bought my Explorer, but they weren't in my price range at that time. I am a bit dissapointed in the mileage I am getting so far, about 13mpg city. I have not road tripped with it yet, so i am hoping to see better numbers. That is the downside of having the power of the V8! I also pull a 17.5' boat, and I am looking forward to pulling it with the V8! The power is fantastic. I hope I helped with your question. I can let you know when I install them and verify window motor strain and wind noise. But I am not anticipating any problems!
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Replying to: 07sportv8 (Mar 13, 2008 4:43 am) I have the 4.0L 6 cyl and am on the highway alot so I am getting about 20 miles per gallon and I was under the impression that I would have only lost 1 mile per gallon on a V8, so your milage should improve on the long runs. Hang in there! Thanks for the input and help on the AVS I appreciate it. |
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Hey guys, I also just bought an AVS Bugflector II and was wondering if you had any luck removing the decal? I tried with a razor, but that began to get a bit sloppy. I've read about using paint thinner and other chemicals, but am worried it will ruin the clear finish or something. Any ideas or advice would be appreciated. I can live with the little white decal, but removing it will be all the better. Cheers!
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Replying to: joeyjoejoe (Mar 13, 2008 5:27 pm)
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Replying to: mjh4001 (Mar 14, 2008 3:23 am) Hope these ideas work! Good luck. |
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