Removing rockers leaves parts exposed

Hi guys, I’m new to the 4runner family, long time mustang guy who is trying to get into some off-roading. I recently purchased a 2010 4runner sr5 4x4 and one of the first modifications I did was buy some running boards. I was installing them today and it’s mostly done, but the hiccup I came across was that when you take the bottom rockers you off, it leaves a part of the fender flare uncovered, and it leaves the section below the doors looking unfinished, do they make some sort of cap to remedy this? Do they make a prepainted one? Any help with products and links would be appreciated, thank you and I’m loving it so far.

 

Shrockworks makes a filler plate.

 

welcome

 

Have you done a search for that particular Toyota rocker panel part for a 2010 Off Road model? That would replace the rocker panel you removed from your SR5 in order to install the rails, and would install in its place. There is also a cap for the end of the fender flare.

This video on YouTube shows someone converting a later Limited to the Off Road rocker panel, which is basically exactly what you want to do on your 2010:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xQ7bPfIOSw

And this video shows the replacement fender end cap:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCoBS-RRbs0

 

Is this SR5 limited?

 

It’s an sr5, and thank you guys for all the responses, really appreciated

 

The earlier 5th gen SR5 had the same type of rocker panel trim as the Limited until 2014, I believe.

 

Schrockworks makes a rocker panel cover...I bought one for my 2012 limited.

 

does this cover the bottom part of the fender flare? Or is that the separate piece people are talking about on here

 

I comes with a separate cap that covers the end of the fender flare.

 

Great, thanks!

 

Oh, good to know! I may need this if I decide to take the mudflaps of my 2013 Trail, they're built into the bottom of the flare so it looks like it will have a similar result.

 

OP, I don't know if rust is a problem in your area, but with the trim off and those holes exposed, it would be a great time to spray the heck out of the inside of the rockers with fluid film or some other rust preventative.

 

I didn’t even think of that, thank you! I live in New Jersey so yeah I’m right in the middle of the salt belt

 

I'm kind of inspired, maybe I should try to pull mine off this weekend and do the same.

Last season I sprayed a bunch of WD-40 in the bottom of all four doors and hatch, I should do the same with the rockers when I hit them again this season.

 

I know this is a longshot, as it has been five years, but I just pulled the rocker panel trim off to install my RCI Rock Sliders on my 2013 and I need that part as well. Where can I find it?

 

I think you'll find that WD-40 is designed to displace moisture, not inhibit corrosion. That said, WD-40 evaporates pretty quickly. Products like Fluid Film on the other hand are designed primarily to inhibit corrosion and don't evaporate.

 

If you're looking for the rocker panel trim piece, Shrockworks is no longer in business, so that is not an option. The oem trim piece is available from Toyota. It would be the same part found for a 2010-2013 Trail, or 2014-2024 Trail, Off Road, Pro, or SR5.

 

Yep. That post was from 5 years ago, I've been using Fluid Film or Blaster shield for things like that since then. The WD-40 did work to flush out the crap that was in there, I had some really nasty looking WD dripping out the drain holes.

I did notice some rust forming on the door seam when shortly after I got this, but since cleaning it up and continuing to spray inside the doors, it hasn't gotten any worse.

I also learned to periodically lubricate the rear hatch mechanism, mine froze up once and I had to ratchet strap the gate closed for a 45-minute ride home before I could address it.

 

Maybe you can ask this guy if he can make some for your 2013.Looks like he only has them for 2014+.

https://minwin3d.com/products/high-clearance-rocker-end-caps

 

Thanks. Someone had given me that website, but I hadn't noticed they were 2014+. Maybe he can make some for a 2013 as you say.