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No mud flaps

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Levo, Oct 10, 2015.

  1. Oct 12, 2015 at 8:18 AM
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    Pollster2525

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    Note the little ridge sticking out above exhaust - this is suppose to replace the need for mud flaps.
     
  2. Oct 12, 2015 at 8:35 AM
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    Correct - it doesn't - some idiot engineer that has never been on a gravel road or driven a four wheel dive through mud with tires spinning and mud slinging up on windshield
     
  3. Oct 12, 2015 at 11:06 AM
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  4. Oct 12, 2015 at 11:08 AM
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    Rally Armor makes a universal flap
     
  5. Oct 12, 2015 at 11:16 AM
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    Post 42 those will do good for now universal fit
     
  6. Oct 12, 2015 at 5:17 PM
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    If someone has 2016 OEM flaps that they do not want, please drop me a note with your price. Thanks.
     
  7. Oct 12, 2015 at 5:59 PM
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    I ordered mine with mudflaps. My road is a mile and a half of gravel before I get to my driveway. I don't want to take any chances. I think it was an $159 option for all four.
    The clear sticker is called rock chip tape. It will help but its not gonna save you from chips all together.
     
  8. Oct 12, 2015 at 6:15 PM
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    Thought my factory order had mud flaps included - not true - only available as accessory. The little fin looking extension on bottom of back fender has replaced mud flaps. GOOD LUCK!
     
  9. Oct 12, 2015 at 7:32 PM
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    Thanks
     
  10. Oct 12, 2015 at 8:16 PM
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    Mud flaps cause -2mpg
     
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  11. Oct 12, 2015 at 8:30 PM
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    Per flap
     
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  12. Oct 13, 2015 at 8:20 AM
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    No loss in power with flaps. Flaps retract when then the ECT button is enabled
     
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  13. Oct 13, 2015 at 9:23 AM
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    I prefer Beef Flaps
     
  14. Oct 20, 2015 at 7:01 AM
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    Anyone have an update to mud flap availability!?!?!?!?
     
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  15. Oct 20, 2015 at 7:07 AM
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    only available through dealer parts - dealers do not know when available for sale - like every thing else, end of year probably.
     
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  16. Oct 20, 2015 at 12:35 PM
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    I'm pretty sure that ridge sticking out is just for aerodynamics. That "idiot engineer" did his job.
     
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  17. Oct 20, 2015 at 5:32 PM
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    Guess the air is suppose to push mud and rock away. Going thru a swamp at 8 MPH with mud flying up and under- this protruding flange will do zero to stop mud. Mud flaps work..Drive on a levee with loose gravel - flying rocks knock out my head lights on 4 wheel ATV on trailer. Mud flaps work.
    Seldom if ever see hunters without mudflaps on their trucks. Mud flaps will be on my 2016 Tacoma.
    Anyone else can add or not add- including the engineer who designed the flange.
     
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  18. Oct 20, 2015 at 5:34 PM
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    I tend to agree the mud guards are worthless. Flaps is where it's at.
     
  19. Oct 21, 2015 at 9:18 AM
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    Just saw of pic of mine delivered and realized there were no flaps. I need to find a solution quick.
     
  20. Oct 21, 2015 at 9:19 AM
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    Can probably get some universals to work for the interim
     

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