Someone else was looking for a cover on this forum. I informed him that my 1980 SR5 pickup had pop on center caps with the old Toyota logo. I forget if the rims were steel of alloy. You might check back in time a bit in your research. You might get lucky.

 

T'was me, no luck. My parts guy who has a 4runner knew what I was talking about, nothing for sale @ Toyota. Also what they do have for newer models is either too big or the same offering, so back to square 1. Checking ebay for the SR5 caps I found them, but with a pretty hefty markup I can't justify.

These alloys really offer no solution to cover the exposed axle with conventional parts for sale @ Toyota, sad. There's 2 options if preventing rust is the goal:
1) slather white lithium grease, and reapply 3x throughout the season
2) measure the diameter, find something on amazon, and smack it on with a rubber mallet

 

I forget what the size is needed but what about something like this:

Amazon.com: M-Parts 2.75" 8-Lug Dust Caps/Grease Covers with E-Z Lube Rubber Plug for 7,000/8,000 (7K/8K) Trailer Axle Wheel Hubs (4 Included) - DC275L: Automotive

 

Entirely possible, over on the FJ forums a user said similar and it's where I got my rubber mallet idea 😂

 

When I switched over from summer to winter tires on steel wheels no dust cover, Toyota anything to save a dollar......I smothered the end spindle showing with grease, within a day or two picks up road crap and all blends in with the black steel wheels. After going through the car wash a couple of times re grease if needed.

 

Thanks all.
Another consideration is the amount of axle that protrudes.
I'll have to measure the diameter and depth, then check with other OEMs or some trailer axle spindles.

 

If you happen to find something that fits please share, would be nice not to mess around with the grease gun during the cold winter months,

 

Took another look at this.
Lots of cars running around here with snows on steel wheels and not one I've seen has dust or centre caps.
Verified with the dealer that there is no centre cap (Toyota or otherwise) for the 5 spoke steel wheel.
I'm unable to get an accurate measurement of the spindle ID because the wheel is in the way.
Searched and found Dorman (aftermarket supplier) may have one or two sizes of cap that could possibly work as an axle dust cap or a wheel centre cap pending me getting a good measurement.
Will update as I get more info, probably in the spring when the wheels come off.

 

Small update on my greased axle ends, they are now almost black from road dust lol. Not a bad look IMO.

 

Finally saw what I was looking for in a parking lot today. Not only was it on a Toyota but on a RAV4!
It is the center cap on what looks like a stock 5 spoke silver steel wheel on the 3rd gen. Now to find out how it attaches and whether it fits my particular wheels. If they work I would need to get them painted or blacked out.
Will ask in the 3rd Gen forum or get more info after the holidays.
Merry Christmas!

 

So not to rain on the parade, but if it’s this you’re talking about:

I bought those caps last year and sadly they did not fit since they wouldn’t grab

 

That's exactly the cap I saw.
I started a thread in the 4.3 forum to find out how they attach. They may work on my non-OEM 5 spoke.
How are they supposed to grab? Would you mind taking a pic of the back side of the cap?
I still need to take a pic of my wheel.

 

No longer have them, returned same day I got them. The diameter of the ring on the cap was larger than the lip of the centre hole, here's a shot I found online PT4260B-0R020 if you want to give'r a go.

 

Thanks, that helps alot.
Next favour. Roughly what diameter is the lip that it didn't fit on your wheels?
Thanks again.

 

No clue, can’t be bothered to go measure lol, but you do have the same steelies as me 🍻☃

 

Good to know. Thanks.

 

I just confirmed that I have a Gen4 steel wheel. Found this out through info in my other related thread. There is a full wheel cover that fits but I need to find a Gen4 LE running this wheel/cover combo to see what it looks like.
Upside is the full cover will hide any future rusty wheel. Downside is I was hoping to just cover the centre thread and nut.
The search continues.

 

Any update? I have the same problem with my 2024 RAV4.

 

Search the forum for other threads related to axle end caps . a few years ago I came across someone who posted a link to a 3d printer file for custom caps that screw onto the end of the axle stub , I had a buddy print me off a set , they work fantastic , I spray painted them black .

 

I’m nearly defeated trying to find the file for these caps/thread covers. Is there any way you can find/access the file? Or narrow the search. Thanks -Mark

 

I bought these (B0BJC61D93) on Amazon and cut off the tabs, gorilla glided them to my steel wheels and then a little black silicon to finish the job. Not perfect, but look fine. They have survived so far….