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Fender Flare separating from Body

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Pittrider, Feb 23, 2016.

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  1. Feb 23, 2016 at 10:26 AM
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    Noticed this yesterday while washing truck. Seems the adhesive used to attach the fender flare is not holding the flare in place, causing it to pull apart from the body.

    Not too worried about it, Toyota will make it right. Just passing on the info so everyone is aware and can keep an eye on their own.

    In these photos you can see where it's pulled away, but it's loose all the way around. When you push on it, it moves about an 1/16 - 1/8 of an inch.

    All the rest are tight to the body.

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  2. Feb 23, 2016 at 10:31 AM
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    Wait, you're being reasonable about this and aren't filing a lawsuit? Crazy!
     
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  3. Feb 23, 2016 at 10:32 AM
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    Nah, Canadian...passive and apologetic. Don't want to hurt anyone's feelings in the Toyota Plant.
     
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  4. Feb 23, 2016 at 10:43 AM
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    Canadians are the most self-aware people on the planet.
     
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  5. Feb 23, 2016 at 10:44 AM
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    Just a thought, it looks more like the rubber gasket between the flare and the fender got pushed in. Do you power wash your truck or go through those high pressure car washes?
     
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  6. Feb 23, 2016 at 10:50 AM
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    Canadian moose overlord will see to a swift and deserving punishment.

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  7. Feb 23, 2016 at 10:52 AM
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    Never. Soft mitt and a bucket of soapy water always! Hose is on "shower" setting, never give it much pressure.

    You can push it back in and it grabs for an instant, but then detaches after a second or so.
     
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  8. Feb 23, 2016 at 10:57 AM
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    Good to know. I'll keep an eye on mine.
     
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  9. Feb 23, 2016 at 10:58 AM
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    Mine is doing the same thing. Thinking about taking them off.
     
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  10. Feb 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM
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    "I'd be calling every TV station I could and tell them about how Toyota is unsafe and doesn't care, then I'd park it in front of the dealership with a big sign that says "TOYOTA KILLS PUPPIES" until they fixed it!"



    Nice to see rational thought OP.

    You da real MVP.
     
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    Fill the bed with lemons. That's the best one I've heard so far :rofl:
     
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    Glad you guys have a good sense of humor while these new trucks are falling apart?
     
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    That's a little dramatic for what is minor adhesion issues on a flexible piece of body trim.


    I don't think anybody has had a wheel fall off yet. :rolleyes:
     
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    Nothing that duct tape can't fix.
     
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    Except 3 2nd gen trucks that have steering columns disconnect from their mounts.
     
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    Yep, good as new.
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    I wonder if Toyota can take care of the molding strip on top of the roof I've boughten it 3 times alright it's always fucken falling :mad:
     
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  18. Feb 23, 2016 at 1:55 PM
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    It's held in by friction. So.. they aren't mounted permanently. Try taking them off and putting some adhesive or silicone underneath and then pressing them into the channel again.
     
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  19. Feb 23, 2016 at 1:57 PM
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    Thanks I'll do that's
    It's just what he hell it's only 3 years old this shouldn't be happening just bought the 3rd one last week
     
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    mine is doing that on one of the flares, i will show them when I take it in for service, there is a 1/8" piece of double stick tape and it looks as if it did not stick in one spot, or its not there.
     
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