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help with fender flares. (got a fix it ticket)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tacorgeron, Jan 2, 2019.

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  1. Jan 2, 2019 at 3:12 PM
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    Hello. I recently got pulled over for not having fender flares or mud flaps. I was wondering what options I have. My tires stick out about 4 inches. I'm running 35x12.5's. are there fender flares that would do the job and not look ugly or do I need pre runner style fenders? If you guys could post suggestions with links it would be much appreciated. here's a pic of my truck.

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    Perhaps you could explain that the 3.5 does not generate enough power to pose a threat of throwing debris...
     
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    I believe there are some mud flaps by the name of RdBlockz or something like that. Then just look up some bush whacker flares on eBay, they run about $250.
     
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    Put on some smaller tire/wheels, buy some big mud flaps.
     
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    hey now....that was not an option lol. do you know of anybody that makes mud flaps that are large enough?
     
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    thanks for the input. the flaps that they carry dont look big enough though.
     
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    I am just giving you a hard time. Yeah bushwackers is about all your can do. I think those only cover about 1.3" over stock though. As silly as it sounds you could do the lawn edging just to get out of the ticket then remove it until the next time.
     
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    Time for fiberglass. Or you could just tuck them wheels back in.
     
  11. Jan 2, 2019 at 3:28 PM
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    Are there certain fiberglass fenders that are the go to/best of the best? I looked but couldn't find any for the long bed.
     
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    b5mcjxq3j6dx.jpg :anonymous:
     
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    now that's a sexy look.
     
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    Hm. Good question. I haven’t looked into the best glass for 3rd gens.
     
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    This should cover the mud flap issue too

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    Nothing some derp won't fix. :D
     
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    I went and checked. I could only tuck them back 1 inch before the tire hits the upper arm.
     
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  18. Jan 2, 2019 at 3:41 PM
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    Fiberglass it is then...
     
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    Do you know who makes them for the longer bed?
     
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    Bush wacker makes a set I think.
    @mesojdm has a different set on his truck. Take a look at his build thread. They are in there somewhere.
     
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