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What is this Tacoma part called??

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by DonDaved, Nov 21, 2022.

  1. Nov 21, 2022 at 3:31 PM
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    DonDaved

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    I can’t seem to figure out what this plastic part is called and where I can get a replacement. It’s missing on one side of my truck. Can anyone help me out?

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  2. Nov 21, 2022 at 3:32 PM
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    MGMDesertTaco

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    Have you tried your local dealer? It's a plastic fin for aerodynamics/fuel economy.
     
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  3. Nov 21, 2022 at 3:33 PM
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    Mudflap, flare or ?
     
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  4. Nov 21, 2022 at 3:36 PM
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    If you are talking about the clear sticker thing, Toyota calls it “Stone Guard”.
     
  5. Nov 21, 2022 at 3:37 PM
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    Wait, are you talking about the black plastic piece?
     
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    I think he is talking about that aero fin thingy on the bottom edge of the rearmost part of the bedside. It’s going to require a pro to find that part number, because I’m sure few people know its true name.
     
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  8. Nov 21, 2022 at 3:48 PM
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    Try Amazon, they have all kinds of Toyota doodads
     
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    Thanks for the responses guys! It’s the plastic fins. Just noticed one fell off and it’s been bothering me!

    looks like that eBay link might be the part!
     
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  11. Nov 21, 2022 at 3:54 PM
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    Can’t they give it a better name like warp drive control surface?
     
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    Just take the other side off. I don’t think they even put it on all models. One of mine was coming off so I just threw them away. No rock chips in 20,000 miles so they don’t really do much.
     
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  14. Nov 21, 2022 at 4:06 PM
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    I assume it’s purpose is aerodynamics, not rock chip protection.

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    Might be for aerodynamics, but I've noticed it also takes the brunt of the rock chips on that area. Two birds stoned, one joint.
     
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    Maybe so, but it’s a Tacoma, not an F-16. Besides, I have a skewp that more than makes up for any lost performance by removing them!
     
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    You mean quantum slipstream drive vanes
     
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    I'm confused how you would determine that your warp drive control surface is protecting your bed side paint from rocks. Do you adjust your mirrors so that you can observe it? Have a go pro strategically placed?
     
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    Dude, I am way not high enough for this conversation...

     
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