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Member II
I'mm 99% sure you can remove the valances, and will have factory paint under them. All the 4runner models use the same bumpers, but some come with the grey valance depending on which package/model you get. I know a lot of people that have added those to models that didn't come with them.
Advocate II
Yeah I'll have to look into it. I can't find any thing online at all about it, except one post which I think showed holes in the bumper to allow the silver to clip in. Would love to not have to paint it.
Off-Road Ranger I
That may be an over-generalization and may depend on where you ordered your 4Runner.
Here are the types of bumpers for each. The Limited bumper is quite different.
Off-Road with the silver trim
Limited
TRD Pro
Limited, SR5, Off-Road
It's my guess that he silver 'attachment' may be to simulate the look of a skid plate.
I can see why you want to remove it.
If I get a chance to look around today, I'll see if it looks like it can be removed, but if so, my guess is that it's body color underneath.
(full disclosure: images snagged from Toyota.com website)
Dan
Advocate II
Awesome, thanks! I have the Off-Road bumper, and i would love to see it look just like the SR5.
Member II
It's a pretty accurate description of the bumpers. You picture even shows the Off-Road, and TRD Pro with the exact same bumper on them. The only difference is the valance over the bumper. The silver valance is just an ascent piece, and wouldn't simulate a skid plate. The skid plates can be seen under these valance pieces on both the TRD, and Off-Road packages.
Member II
I dug up a picture to show you what the bumper looks like without the valance on the front. The valance can be removed, but you'll be left with holes in the bumper from the mounting tabs of the valance.
This is what an SR5 bumper would look like minus the holes.
Advocate II
FYI I found this thread which describes it. I guess my only option is to paint / Plastidip it.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/154503-2014-trail-silver-bumper-accent-removed.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/154503-2014-trail-silver-bumper-accent-removed.html
Member II
If you haven't joined T4R you should. That is by far the best forum for 4runner related information.
Advocate II
Okay sounds good, I will join sometime soon. I just wish it was here!
Member II
Waiting is the hardest part, but it'll be worth it. I love my 3rd Gen, and plan on driving it into the ground before getting a new 4runner or Tacoma.
Advocate II
Yeah that is my goal with this one as well!
Influencer II
You can remove the valiance covers to paint them.
This is a pic from t4r which goes in depth of how to remove the rear accent. It's nice because they highlight what bolts/clips need to be removed.
This video shows how to remove the front bumper to remove the valiance.
The valiance covers are held in by clips through the slots in the bumper which can then be easily taken off.
This is a pic from t4r which goes in depth of how to remove the rear accent. It's nice because they highlight what bolts/clips need to be removed.
This video shows how to remove the front bumper to remove the valiance.
The valiance covers are held in by clips through the slots in the bumper which can then be easily taken off.
