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Friendly reminder to clean inside fenders behind front wheels

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by rmorse, Jun 10, 2023.

  1. Jun 10, 2023 at 5:33 AM
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    rmorse

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    Hey guys, friendly reminder to peel back the rubber stripping and clean out behind the front fenders. Debris falls down through the cowl and collects there and will rot out your dogleg.

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  2. Jun 10, 2023 at 9:09 AM
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    gotoman1969

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    Yep. I check at least once a month and vacuum out as needed.
     
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  3. Jun 10, 2023 at 10:05 AM
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    That blue is such a nice color on these trucks
     
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  4. Jun 10, 2023 at 10:28 AM
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    Just some stuff...
    I’ve never even thought about that spot! Well, one more thing to worry about as my truck ages. Ugh!
     
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  5. Jun 10, 2023 at 10:35 AM
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    Burritopa

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    I bought mine 2nd hand, cleaning her real good for the first time after I bought it - found the gift of 7yo leaves and debris in the passenger side. I then proceeded to vac it clogged the car wash's vacuum. I looked around, hung the tube up and quietly left the scene of the crime...
    Guilt got to me, went back and told the manager. But holy sh
    I check in there ev time now
     
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    Yep. I check it regularly and use a pic and needle nose pliers to clear the debris. I get a lot of pine needles and leaves in there.
     
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    You can pull the fender liner from the wheel well and reach that are from the front as well. I imagine if you pull both sides, you can then just blow that area out with compressed air.
     
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  8. Jun 11, 2023 at 8:41 AM
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    Ya that’s more work but worth it
     
  9. Jun 11, 2023 at 8:42 AM
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    Don’t worry too much about it. Just a good idea to clean it out every now and then
     
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  10. Jun 11, 2023 at 8:42 AM
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    I have a pair of right angle needle noses that can get around the corner nicely
     
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  11. Jun 15, 2023 at 7:46 PM
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    Wow. Never knew about this. Got off my ass and did it instantly… long overdue we’ll worth it
     
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