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6gen Air Condenser vulnerability advice... How are you guys protecting the AC condenser from rock damage?
Just found out this is apparently a known issue — watched The Car Care Nut cover it on his Tundra and it applies to the 6th gen 4Runner too. The condenser is basically sitting right behind the lower grille with zero protection, and if a rock punches through it, Toyota won’t touch it under warranty. “External force” apparently. So you’re on the hook for $1,500–$3,000 on a brand new truck.
I’ve got a newborn and this is our family daily driver, so the AC going out is a nonstarter. Frustrating that this even left the factory like this, but I’d rather just fix it and move on.
What are you guys doing to protect it? Mesh screen, specific product, DIY fix? Drop a link if you have one please. Thank you!
u/Maximum_Clock1381 — 3 days ago