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What's the right way to remove fender flares??? HELP

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by crazyrzr85, Mar 19, 2012.

  1. Mar 19, 2012 at 4:36 AM
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    crazyrzr85

    crazyrzr85 [OP] So many b!tches, so little time...now back to TW!!

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    ...well sad to say but I somehow managed to swing my trailer too far around this wknd and put a nice gouge in my rear fender flare, luckily I dont think there is and sheet metal damage, but, I want to remove the flare just to be sure and pop the kink back out of it. I took a quick look and was wondering what the best way to remove the stock flare was? Thanks guys/gals!!!
     
  2. Mar 19, 2012 at 5:33 AM
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    There isn't much you can do about not breaking those stupid plastic clips. Just find them online or go to the stealership and get a few, you will snap one or two just fyi.
     
  3. Mar 20, 2012 at 2:00 AM
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    crazyrzr85 [OP] So many b!tches, so little time...now back to TW!!

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    anyone else?
     
  4. Mar 20, 2012 at 6:43 AM
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    If you search there are a couple of threads on this, also reference the online manual. I was looking into doing it, but ended up letting the body shop do it (repairing some son-inspired scratches).

    As I recall, as has been mentioned, the clips are a bitch, expect to break some. I also recall reading that removing the fender well and pushing the clips from the back helped.
     
  5. Mar 20, 2012 at 7:07 AM
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    crazyrzr85 [OP] So many b!tches, so little time...now back to TW!!

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    i did a search first, but couldnt find anything like what i was looking for...
     
  6. Mar 20, 2012 at 7:10 AM
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    crazyrzr85 [OP] So many b!tches, so little time...now back to TW!!

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    THANKS MAN!!
     

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