2005 taco rear fender replacement

Hey guys, I am new to this site. I did search for the answer to my question so if I missed it I apologize, so don't bash me please lol. I just had a blow out on the highway. Drivers side rear fender. The tire completely f'd up my rear fender. I was wondering if it's possible to get just a fender or if I am going to replace the whole bed. I really don't know what to do here. Just bought this truck 3 weeks ago. Love it btw and have many plans for it. But this has put a huge stop to all those plans. I appreciate any help you guys give, thank you.

 

Yes you can just replace the bed side panel. From whay I understand it is a very easy process.

 

The fender can be replaced, as shown in this sale ad.

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You can get just a fender (bedside). Cheapest routes would be a junk yard or cruising the forums here for someone who is going long travel and replacing their stock fenders with fiberglass.

 

Ouch.

 

Yeah it's pretty easy to replace the bedside after you track one down.
When I put my fiberglass bedsides I removed the 6 bolts inside the bed (I think it was a 55 torx), popped the plastic bedside cover, took the bolts out of the rail where the adjustable cleats go, took off most or all the bolts for the taillights by the tailgate latch, there are a few other brackets around the wheel well, slide the bed to the side and back a bit (KEEP an eye on the gas filler hoses!), then get the bolts in between the cab and bed.

okay so maybe it's not real easy, but it's easier than most. Other trucks you need to drill out spot welds and cut stuff up.

Here's a few pictures of what I did.
JDawg562's Tacoma

 

Thank you all. Good help, hope I can find one and install it lol.

 

Get a high clearance rear bumper, cut the fender and the rest of the dents should be fixable (at least looks like it from the pic)

Where you cut for the high clearance is right where it folds under the truck in your pic.. It should be fine if you don't mind your bed side looking perfect.