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Fenders on not long travel?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by magic, Nov 30, 2011.

  1. Nov 30, 2011 at 7:36 PM
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    hey what ur guys thoughts on getting fiberglass fender on a not long travel taco? like im rubbing the front fenders and thought fiberglass ones would take care of that and would look pretty good... oh and im considering them because im getting my truck repainted( same color just more brilliant) in the spring thanks
     
  2. Nov 30, 2011 at 7:39 PM
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    if your tires will fill the fenders (flush with outer edge) Yes. So if your tires dont stick out of your wheel wells now, it will look like crap.
     
  3. Nov 30, 2011 at 7:54 PM
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    oh dont worry they stick out alot. about 2"s because i have 3.75" bs with 285/75/16's
     
  4. Nov 30, 2011 at 7:58 PM
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  5. Nov 30, 2011 at 8:00 PM
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    looks sweet^^ but actaully i only have toytec spacer with procomp shocks so ya not even mid travel lol but what size of tires and lift are you running there??
     
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    285/75/16 with wheels that have 4" bs.
    Front coils set at 3"

    I still rubbed on the frame full lock/compression when wheeling though.
     
  7. Nov 30, 2011 at 8:13 PM
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    oh ok cool i think fenders would be pretty good for me cuz i dont rub the frame and im running a 3" spacer with 3.75" bs so ya. did you rub your stock fender with those 285's?
     
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    I have mid travel with 6" fenders! Coilovers set at 0, camburg spindles, 4.5" backspacing, 35" tires and spidertrax spacers because my rims dont clear the calipers but it looks good without the spacers as well. check my sig for my build link for more pics!
     
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    I want to get AP fenders with my Icon mid-travel setup, probably rock some offset wheels with spacers or something. I think it'll look good if you do it
     
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    ^the all pro fenders are pretty small, just 2" so you shouldnt have any problem clearing those and they look sweet!
     
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    I always thought you had a full blown full travel set up by looking at your avatar, looks REALLLLLYYYYY nice
     
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    so just real quick im just curious about my coils compressing? like my truck came out of cali so theres not rust or anything on them but the coils are stock and like 12 years old... how long do i have till they start compressing?
     
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    EVERYBODY asks me what LT i have, haha :eek: thanks man!
     
  14. Nov 30, 2011 at 8:22 PM
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    would i be able to clear these? like i stick outside my stock fenders about 2". should i go with 3.5" fenders?
     
  15. Nov 30, 2011 at 8:23 PM
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    Why you gonna thread jack yoself, we're talking about fenders here man. lol jk, I think depends more on the mileage rather than how old they are, Im no pro so Ill leave it to a pro for an offical answer though
     
  16. Nov 30, 2011 at 8:26 PM
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    You have given me much hope now! I always wanted to go long travel to do some fast desert runs, but I wanted for the way it looks to, at least I know I can get the look now.
     
  17. Nov 30, 2011 at 8:27 PM
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    hmm well your rims already make you really wide like you said you stick out 2" and depending on what tires you have they will kinda get wider. ATs are usually narrow but MTs can be wider. My generals are 315/75/16 but are wider than BFG ATs in the same size. if i was you i would go with the glassworks 4" fenders. post a pic of your truck so we can get a reference :cool:
     
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    haha my mid travel set up kicks ass man! if anything LT the rear but the front is butter! especially after the spindles, sorry OP no more thread jacking:eek:
     
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    i hate you :/ i wish i had the money but im about to go off to college
     

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