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Fenders without Bumper?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by magic, Jun 17, 2012.

  1. Jun 17, 2012 at 10:07 PM
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    magic

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    Im looking into getting some fiberglass fenders on my 99 but dont have the funds to buy an offroad front bumper.... Is anyone running like 3 to 4.5" fenders with the stock front 1st gen bumper or have a cheap fix to make the bumper line up with the fender flares. PIC's ARE WELCOME!!
     
  2. Jun 17, 2012 at 10:09 PM
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    it looks fine on a 1st gen
     
  3. Jun 17, 2012 at 10:15 PM
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    Would you recomend i stay closer to 3" flare or would 4.5" flare look better with my rihno linned stock bumper?
     
  4. Jun 17, 2012 at 11:06 PM
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  5. Jun 18, 2012 at 9:18 PM
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    ya i dont have LT i just want a "pre-runner" look thats why im considering the fiberglass fenders(i will be gettinmg my truck repainted soon) and also to give my 285/75/16's some more space up front but like i said i dont have the $$ for an offroad front bumper
     
  6. Jun 18, 2012 at 10:20 PM
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    it will look fine...i dont have long travel either
     
  7. Jun 19, 2012 at 4:41 PM
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    sounds good, any recomendations for some fenders?
     
  8. Jun 19, 2012 at 4:47 PM
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    Look into mcneil racing.
     
  9. Jun 19, 2012 at 4:52 PM
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  10. Jun 19, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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    Thanks for all the pics! those are 3" flares right?
     
  11. Jun 19, 2012 at 6:11 PM
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    Taco me elmo

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    No they are 4.5 inch flare with a 3 inch rise

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