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Mud Flaps?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by WThomas1250, Jan 24, 2012.

  1. Jan 24, 2012 at 2:55 PM
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    WThomas1250

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    I have a '98 4X4 Tacoma. I took the mud flaps off today to clean them up, and I think it looks better without them. What do y'all think?
     
  2. Jan 24, 2012 at 3:35 PM
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    IDtrucks

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    wanna send me them? i need some rear 4wd ones
     
  3. Jan 24, 2012 at 5:35 PM
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    WThomas1250

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    Well I haven't decided to keep em or not yet
     
  4. Jan 24, 2012 at 5:42 PM
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    RV7Garage

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  5. Jan 24, 2012 at 5:53 PM
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    I don't mind the looks of the mud flaps on and I appreciate when driving behind someone, that they have theirs on too. I always find it dangerous to be driving behind someone without mud flaps... especially when I'm on mountain passes in adverse conditions, gravel on the roads, etc...

    Therefore I keep mine on, mostly for the safety and comfort of others on the road
     
  6. Jan 24, 2012 at 6:12 PM
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    RattleTractor

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  7. Jan 24, 2012 at 8:30 PM
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    NegroTundra

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    Some thinks it looks better with them off....me personally, I love the look of functionality, and I can't imagine what my paint would look like if I didnt have mine. And as Madjik Man indicaticated, we all appreciate when the driver(s) in front of us have them!
     
  8. Jan 24, 2012 at 10:18 PM
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    Blackdawg

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    You need to check your state laws before getting rid of them. Some are VERY strict about having mud flaps or tires sticking out past the fender.
     
  9. Jan 24, 2012 at 11:55 PM
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    i hate mud flaps, however, they do serve a purpose. mine are off;).
     
  10. Jan 25, 2012 at 5:51 AM
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    00PreRunner

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    I took mine off and like the look. But your rear bumper will fill with any mud coming off your rear tires.
     
  11. Jan 25, 2012 at 6:05 PM
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    Tacomadude89

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    With ya there. Can't stand the looks of them on anything.

    Functionality aside, never been a fan. The first "mod" I did to my truck right after I got it was remove those things.
     
  12. Jan 25, 2012 at 8:30 PM
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    JdevTac

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    I think rear mud flaps looks pretty good, but I'm not so keen on front flaps! Debate with myself on finding a front pair but saw a same year taco the other day in a parking lot with them and changed my mind. Front flaps look funky.
     
  13. Jan 25, 2012 at 8:32 PM
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    Tigahshark

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  14. Jan 26, 2012 at 1:08 PM
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    But they save the paint job... (If you are worried about that)... :)

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  15. Jan 26, 2012 at 4:47 PM
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    JdevTac

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    Good point, but I still don't like them:D
     

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