To date, the Japanese Toyota RAV4 SUV is a fairly stylish and powerful car that is very popular all over the world. However, many owners want to somehow distinguish their vehicle from the "gray mass" of production models, to show their own personality. To achieve these goals, a Toyota body kit is installed on the RAV 4 body kit. In addition to aesthetics, it provides additional protection for the most vulnerable parts of the vehicle body. What is the body kit and how much does it cost - read in our article.
What it is?
The body kit is a combination of parts that provide additional protection to the car and give it a more individual appearance. The complex of parts is so called because the vehicle is “hung up” with protective elements. Typically, this complex consists of protection for the front and rear bumpers, sills and a “kenguryatnik” (the protective structure installed in the front of the machine allows you to protect the engine compartment, as well as give the vehicle a more daring design).
Tuning "RAV 4"
The Toyota car is very common on city roads. And all because the new "RAV 4" is a vehicle that has virtually no flaws. It has a daring and modern design, excellent driving characteristics. In order to protect the body elements that are most susceptible to adverse environmental influences, as well as to give the car a unique, unique design, many owners carry out tuning "RAV 4".
Sometimes tuning a vehicle is not a whim, but a necessity. For example, in the 2008-2009 model range, cars do not have thresholds for a comfortable fit. Of course, for some, the absence of this element is not critical. But if you update the undercarriage by changing the springs, the sills become simply an integral part of the car. Before you start tuning the "RAV 4", you should carefully understand the configuration of body kits, their cost and installation nuances. Whatever the tuning of the car, it is a pleasure, one way or another, not cheap. Therefore, to save your nerves and money, you need to get acquainted with the maximum amount of information.
Body kit on the "RAV 4"
The car has already provided space for body kit elements, so the installation of these parts is not a difficult process. As mentioned earlier, the body kit elements not only give the car an original appearance, but also protect some body parts from environmental influences.
Details on body kit components
To have a more clear idea of what a kit is, you need to consider it in more detail. So, this element consists of the following components:
- The front body kit is attached to the front bumper of Toyota RAV 4 and protects it from damage and corrosion. This type of protection has a wide variety of design options, so each driver will be able to find the most suitable option for himself. In addition to the front body kit itself, you can set the Kenguryatnik to RAV 4, this protection element not only gives the car a unique appearance, but also protects the vehicle body in the event of a head-on collision.
- The rear body kit performs functions similar to the front. In addition, a tow bar can be installed. It is not only a device for installing a trailer, but also an additional element of protection. In a collision, the towbar softens the shock impulse, thereby protecting the body from serious damage, and vehicle passengers from injury.
- Side skirts are designed to protect the thresholds on the "RAV 4". These elements not only protect the thresholds and part of the bottom from damage and corrosion, but also are an excellent design element. Chrome door sills give the car an elegant look.
- Accessories for "RAV 4" include chrome grilles of air intakes. They not only add elegance to the vehicle, but also have an extended service life. The rails on "RAV 4" allow you to transport certain goods on the roof of the car, the towbars have already been mentioned above. In addition, window and hood deflectors can be installed on the machine. Deflectors are, in other words, visors that protect the driver from the blinding sun and give the vehicle a certain personality. The hood deflector protects the windshield from flying debris, pebbles and insects.
- To the details that allow you to individualize the car a little, include door moldings. Many believe that this is a useless detail, which is not entirely true. Firstly, chrome door moldings are quite stylish and beautiful. Secondly, they are perfectly combined with the rest of the body kit of the vehicle. Thirdly, their cost is quite low, so this element of tuning is very, very popular with motorists.
It is also worth noting that the installation of the body kit must be carried out, focusing on the complete set of "RAV 4".
approximate cost
Most motorists are interested in the cost of tuning the car. Prices for RAV 4 are not too large or too small. It all depends on the manufacturer of spare parts and the point of sale. In general, installing a full body kit on the new RAV 4 will cost about 90-100 thousand rubles. What does this amount consist of?
So, a full set of protection for the front bumper ("kenguryatnik", front kit, hood deflectors and front glass) will cost 30-50 thousand rubles. Of this amount, an overlay on the front bumper will cost about 10-15 thousand rubles, another 1.5-3 thousand will go to the deflectors, and a "kenguryatnik" will cost about 20-25 thousand.
Also, for 500-1000 rubles, you can purchase protective grilles for headlights. They protect vehicle lighting from mechanical damage. It is worth noting that the price of each detail of the front body kit depends on the material from which it is made, the variety, as well as the country of manufacture.
The side kit includes side skirts, side window deflectors, and luggage racks on the roof of the car. The side kit for the Toyota RAV 4 will cost 20-40 thousand rubles, of which about half the cost will go to thresholds, from 500 to 2000 rubles to deflectors, and the remaining amount to luggage racks.
And finally, the rear body kit will cost 20-30 thousand rubles, the tow bar will cost about 5 to 10 thousand, and the protection of the rear bumper and the footboard are estimated at 15-20 thousand rubles.
It is worth noting that for protective parts and accessories, the price of "RAV 4" largely depends on the seller. That is, relatively speaking, a similar part can be bought at different prices in different stores. At the same time, it is important to understand that cheap is not always good: Chinese parts can quickly lose their external gloss and luster and cease to fully perform their functions. Therefore, you should pay attention to details that are produced by well-known companies.
Manufacturers of body kits "RAV 4"
AT Currently, there is a huge selection of parts for tuning the vehicle. In this case, the motorist raises the question of whose details are reliable - domestic or foreign. An example of quality body kit parts is Can Otomotiv's products. This company is originally from Turkey, specializing in the creation of aluminum sills, lining on the front and rear bumpers of the car, including the Toyota RAV 4. The products of this company are very popular not only in Turkey, but throughout the world. For example, the thresholds of this company, depending on the model, can withstand from 120 to 150 kg of load. The company also provides a year of warranty. The estimated cost of such thresholds varies in the range from 20 to 22 thousand rubles. This option is ideal for operating the vehicle in harsh conditions.
It is also worth noting the products of domestic companies such as Russtal, Souz-96, Rival, Arbori and TCC. Sills and body kits can be made of metal, aluminum or steel, as well as plastic. Plastic body kits are a budget option, which, although not as effective, is able to protect some body parts of the car from damage. Metal, aluminum or steel skirts have a higher cost, but it is lower than that of the Turkish counterpart. In general, the products of domestic companies have a price in the range from 8 to 20 thousand rubles. The cost depends on the material from which the part is made, as well as the terms of its operation and warranty.
Also, do not discount the original kits from Toyota. These body kits will be much more expensive than the Turkish and Russian counterparts, in return the owner of the vehicle receives high-quality and durable parts that can last more than one car season. Such details will be in harmony with the design of Toyota RAV 4. The cost of original parts varies in the range from 23 to 30 thousand rubles for the lining on the front or rear bumpers, as well as side sills.
Body kit
The body kit can be assembled independently, or you can purchase everything in the assembly. The advantage of such a purchase is that the buyer himself selects the parts that are most in harmony with the design of the car. Also, the purchase of the kit will be much more economical both in terms of time and in terms of cash costs. For example, the minimum kit, consisting of overlays for the rear and front bumpers, corners and side sills, will cost around 30 thousand rubles.
The disadvantages of buying parts for body kit in the finished kit include the fact that the motorist is deprived of the opportunity to independently form the final body kit design. In addition, many accessories such as towbars, deflectors, chrome grilles and luggage racks are not included in the kit.
Some tuning tips
Installing the body kit on the Toyota RAV 4, deflectors and luggage racks, as well as the kenguryatnik allows you to personalize the car, as well as protect some body parts from environmental influences. However, all is well, but in moderation. For example, if chrome beams are installed on the machine to protect the front and rear bumpers, aluminum sills and a metal chrome hitch, then installing chrome grilles for air intakes and a chrome grille will be unnecessary. Such a vehicle would look ridiculous enough with an excess of chromium.
In addition to the fact that the car will lose its visual appeal, the motorist will lose in money: chrome parts are not cheap.
The same goes for oversaturation with protective structures of certain parts of the car. For example, it is necessary to protect the front hood of the vehicle. After installing the front beam, do not put a "kenguryatnik". Firstly, for the second part of such a plan, there will simply be no place for fastening. Secondly, both the bumper pad and the kangaroo will look ridiculous and awkward. After all, Toyota RAV 4 is a city car, not a post-apocalypse transport.
General tips for self-installation of body kits
Installation of body kits on the "RAV 4" can be done in a specialized service center, or you can do it yourself. For self-installation, a number of rules and recommendations must be observed. Firstly, the body kits are mounted on self-tapping screws, and secondly, in order to install a new bumper with fog lights, you must first lay the wiring to them. To install the bumper, simply remove the old one and install a new one.
Bumper protection is installed on special mounts. When replacing sills, open the car doors, then unscrew the screws and remove the old sills. Places where thresholds have been set are cleaned and degreased. If it is necessary to paint the bumper, it is best to paint the part before installing it on the machine. It is also recommended to use a dressing gown, gloves and a respirator, since when installing the kit yourself, you will have to come into contact with hazardous substances.
The main advantage of self-installation of body kit is the savings. In addition, the motorist’s imagination is not limited by anything, which allows you to create something original, stylish and unique even from the standard body kit. The disadvantages include the fact that not every car enthusiast is able to independently carry out a number of similar works that require certain knowledge, skills. Also cons can be attributed to time costs.
Conclusion
So, the body kit is a complex of parts that allows not only to protect a number of body parts, but also to give the vehicle an original and unique appearance. With an abundance of body kits, original parts should be purchased. For example, on a Toyota RAV 4 car, it is better to install a body kit from Toyota. If this is not possible, then you should pay attention to quality analogues.
When choosing a kit, you should not be guided by the low cost, cheap sets wear out quickly enough and lose their external shine and gloss. The body kits can be installed independently, while a number of recommendations and rules should be observed.
The body kit on the Toyota RAV 4 is not just a beautiful car accessory. This is a fairly effective and affordable way to protect many body parts, as well as the crankcase.