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Should I remove my flares?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by AndyTaco, Mar 20, 2015.

  1. Jun 17, 2015 at 1:55 PM
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    Dj Suisav

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    Nah, keep em. they look good!
     
  2. Jun 17, 2015 at 8:36 PM
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    I actually went to the dodge/jeep dealership and got just solid round ones on one end and the other which went into the fender.. Just any dealer it's just a body/molding clip
     
  3. Jun 18, 2015 at 5:53 AM
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    Do the clips just pull out? I grabbed one with pliers yesterday (didn't get western with it) and it didn't budge. I'm guessing I need to get behind the fender and finesse them out.
     
  4. Jun 18, 2015 at 7:57 AM
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    Turn it and it should come out. I had one or two that gave me a little shit but the rest just turn about 180 and came right out
     
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  5. Jun 18, 2015 at 8:06 AM
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    image.jpg @58 Siesta Here is a pic of what the new ones looked like when I bought them and when I trimmed them upimage.jpg]Then just painted them black
     

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  6. Jun 18, 2015 at 9:11 AM
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    :thumbsup:

    I think I'll be doing this soon and trying the plastic push ins with the ribbed shaft. :D

    Edit: I pulled the other rear flare and all the clips on rear. Thanks The Taco for the advice. I was able to grab them with pliers and turn them for easy removal. The orange ones in the middle of the fender are in a smaller hole, so they are a little fussy. I'm not sure those even need to be turned - it's a square hole, not a longer rectangle. I'll post pics when I get plugs. I think this will look good on the gray Taco.
     
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  7. Jun 18, 2015 at 7:56 PM
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    I went to NAPA



    And filled the holes - no modification needed, just push 'em in (they're ribbed :D)





    They'll blend in better once I wash the truck or the plugs get dirty. Dirty is likely to happen first.
     
  8. Jun 18, 2015 at 8:12 PM
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    These are snug in all of the holes. They need to be turned so that the ribs grab the narrow sides of the rectangular holes - I slid a couple in the easy way before realizing they weren't tight. I slammed a couple of them in hard enough to pucker the fender slightly, but I'm confident I can reach up behind the flare and push them out. It's hardly noticeable, but I'll fix it.

    There was a larger head size available, in case anyone is interested for some reason. These just cover the rectangular holes.
     
  9. Jun 18, 2015 at 9:08 PM
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    Looks good man
     
  10. Jul 21, 2015 at 7:41 PM
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    Probably going to do this once I get my front bumper. I like the Napa clips. How are they holding up?
     
  12. Jul 21, 2015 at 7:47 PM
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    I took mine off and had them off for about two years before i finally painted them and put them back on. I live in a very snowy place and when my flares were off my truck was filthy. After getting the flares back on i noticed a big difference in how dirty my truck got.
     
  13. Jul 21, 2015 at 7:52 PM
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    Do you think they look better off and did it help with any clearance?
     
  14. Jul 21, 2015 at 7:53 PM
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    Yes it helped with clearance but still debating if i liked the look or not
     
  15. Jul 21, 2015 at 7:55 PM
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    Good deal. Did you plug yours or just let the holes ride?
     
  16. Jul 21, 2015 at 9:51 PM
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    NAPA clips have some wiggle, but it doesn't bother me. I like the look and my 255s don't come out past the fenders. Very happy I removed them.
     
  17. Jul 22, 2015 at 5:23 AM
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    Are they just a lil loose? Could you post a full pic of your truck?
     
  18. Jul 22, 2015 at 6:07 AM
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    Yeah, just a little loose. I think some sort of rubber washer would prevent it - they are made to hold things down, not to stand alone.





     
  19. Jul 22, 2015 at 7:34 AM
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    That looks good! They are black clips right?
     
  20. Jul 22, 2015 at 1:19 PM
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    yep. It took 5 packs, but there are several left in the final pack.
     

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