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Smooth aftermarket fender flares without fake bolts?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by monkeyevil, Sep 25, 2019.

  1. Sep 25, 2019 at 10:07 AM
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    monkeyevil

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    Does anyone know of anything? Seems like every option has the fake bolt/rivet look which isn't really my thing :confused:

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  2. Sep 25, 2019 at 10:16 AM
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    Xx_Evilvirus_xX

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    Either paint yours a flat black/bed liner or source out some trd offroad/pro??
     
  3. Sep 25, 2019 at 10:16 AM
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    Massappeals

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    Those are real bolts.



    I think
     
  4. Sep 25, 2019 at 10:17 AM
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    That's an option, but I'd like something just slightly wider to cover my 35s a bit better.

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  5. Sep 25, 2019 at 10:20 AM
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    Sorry for the confusion, they are real bolts that don't do anything.
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    missing a bolt on the bottom
     
  7. Sep 25, 2019 at 10:32 AM
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    Guessing they sell 2 types. Since some tacomas come with fender flare holes in the fender and others dont?
     
  8. Sep 25, 2019 at 10:47 AM
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    I have to agree with OP, aftermarket flares with exposed bolts (or fake ones) look fugly. Ruin the value of the truck too.

    You could fill those bolt recesses with bondo body filler, sand flush and then repaint..... Jk not!
     
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  10. Oct 10, 2019 at 6:28 AM
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  11. Oct 10, 2019 at 6:38 AM
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    Not bad! How much wider were they compared to the stockers? I could use an extra inch or so more coverage with my new wheels.
     
  12. Oct 10, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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    Just about 1" wider. Those wheels are 18x9 with 4.5" backspacing.
     
  13. Oct 10, 2019 at 8:10 AM
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    Gearheadesw

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    I see you found some, on my GMC, I’m running some smooth Bushwackers, same as you, didn’t want the fake riveted on look.

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