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These are what I got. They come painted red, not anodized. I did that so they would match my rear recovery hook.

Yes, the logo plate needs to be black. 100%

Here is the full install. Should be in there.

My hardware (bolts) was around 3" long, so I went ahead and used them on my recovery points. As for the OE ones, they are odd but should fit.

This is from CA Tuned Off Road. Easy install, and even though it has recovery points welded on, they were too small for a decent soft shackle. So I mounted my older red ones as well. I like the flush fit. This is not a bull bar made out of tin. This is thick powder coated steel that will take...

No, the OE are slightly arched and are thick.

Just to throw in some measurements. The shark fin sticks up a half inch above the side roof rails. The victory 4x4 cross bars stick up about an inch. I think pulling into your garage will be close, but I think it will clear.

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The crossbars sit just above or level with the shark fin. They clamp to the roof rails and can be positioned anywhere in that section, unlike the OE cross bars.

I am sure something could be fabricated to hold a bracket. BUT, the ends of the OE cross bars are plastic, and the rails are extruded aluminum. You could drill some holes and bolt them on but a better solution would be new cross bars like the ones from Victory 4x4.

You are more than welcome to make some videos. As for the noise? There is a difference in exhaust note. It is not like a muffler delete or an aftermarket exhaust like an MBRP, but it is different. Cold start is the loudest, and then it settles down. If you want a loud exhaust, delete the muffler...

Here is my experience with 18" 275/70/18 AT tires that were E-rated on my Tundra. I had numerous balance issues and steering wobble at the manufacturer's door-jam cold PSI. After many trips to the dealer, a tech put 42psi in each cold. That fixed the issue for me; no more wobble. Now, if you're...

I have had many V8s, and nothing beats that engine sound with or without a tuned exhaust. When it comes to other vehicles, it's a matter of personal choice. Some of us like a unique change and love doing modifications to our vehicles.

Here is my install video from a week ago of the @SXTH Element resonator delete for the 6th-gen 4Runner. The install is pretty easy with the right tools. Cold start sounds great, and after a minute it gets quiet so your neighbors don't notice. After driving for a few weeks, I have come to like...

Driving in road salt, beach sand, or standing water at the beach is not covered under warranty. That is on the driver for failing to avoid it. If you live in the salt belt, that is a choice, sometimes good, sometimes bad. IMO