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Fender flare removal

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Fire.Fighter432, Aug 13, 2018.

  1. Aug 13, 2018 at 12:17 PM
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    Fire.Fighter432

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    I’ve had my 1st gen for a while and been thinking about taking the fender flares off. Does anyone by chance have any pics of what it would look like before I do it?
     
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  2. Aug 13, 2018 at 12:23 PM
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    Thanks, does it make it make your tires stick out more?

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  3. Aug 13, 2018 at 12:29 PM
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    What size are you running? I still have stock
     
  4. Aug 13, 2018 at 12:33 PM
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    It looks good! I appreciate it man, got plans for this thing just doing little bit at a time. The biggest thing I’ve really done is put tint the led head light and I put a super 10 flow master muffler on here
     
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  5. Aug 13, 2018 at 12:42 PM
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    Next for me is lift, going 2.5in rough country suspension
    And these rims

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  6. Aug 13, 2018 at 12:43 PM
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    Dern really
     
  7. Aug 13, 2018 at 12:47 PM
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    How did you remove the flares having alittle trouble got the bolts out now what?
     
  8. Aug 13, 2018 at 12:51 PM
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    Okay thanks, do I need to take the inner out first?
     
  9. Aug 13, 2018 at 1:13 PM
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    remove the bolts that are holding the flare in place and yank them out. You will break a few clips but you can get a pack of the red/blue clips for a couple bucks.
     
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    I appreciate the help!
     
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    265/75/16 I like the way it looks, I could post another pic in a little bit from the front to see how much they stick out
     
  13. Aug 13, 2018 at 4:34 PM
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    I run flareless as well, I’ll post pics in a bit
     
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    01-04 have holes and I’ve seen some people use washers and bolts to fill the void
     
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    Just call them tan lines :D
     
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    Agreed, they have been for a long time too. Pretty much all my lift related suspension parts I have ordered from Wheelers. Coilovers, leaf springs, & rear shocks back in 2005, new set of coilovers last month, & some more rear suspension parts order just today. Still the same great service.

    I've seen someone put SS button head hex socket screws in the holes, looked pretty good. Or if you have kids, just ask them to put some of their stickers over each hole. I'm sure they'll be happy to fix you right up. :p
     
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    So the 96 to 00 doesn't have holes?


     
  18. Jul 6, 2019 at 8:43 PM
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    Only 01-04 have visible holes behind the flares.
     
  19. Jul 7, 2019 at 10:35 AM
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    Nice thanks

    Nice thanks
     
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    I'm in need of taking my fender flares off to asses a rust situation.

    My question is what happens to the factory "seam" that is located between the paint and fender flair?

    is it attached to the fender flair?
     

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