Side Affects of a Fender Trim

Well I think I have finally mustered the courage to cut my fenders 2” or so in prep for 35”s, but I can’t seem to find a good solution for the air intake on the passenger side once the fender liners are gone.

I have seen the cowl induction re-route, which would be an awesome solution if it wasn't for my ARB compressor taking that area.

A snorkel is obviously an option, but not one I care to entertain at the moment.

Lastly, I see that C4 makes some fender liners that are $$$— something I can see doing when I feel like spending nearly a grand to do so, but that isn’t right now.

Has anyone come up with a more practical, less expensive, option? I am honestly considering just attaching some reusable filter material that I can remove and hose off as needed.

 

I got a

$316 k&n 63-9039 K&N cold air intake kit: increase acceleration & towing power, guaranteed to increase horsepower up to 17HP: compatible with 3.5L, V6, 2016-2019 toyota tacoma, 63-9039

k&n 63-9039 for that exact reason. Only downside is that it's pretty loud under load and it's not legal in Cali. I will just swap back the stock intake when smog comes around.

 

@cnote4l may be able to help you. He owns and sell fender liners (fend X gear tech customs) that are quality and a good price point for excellent quality.

got a set myself I’m installing later this summer.


Go snorkel bro! It looks tight and the air is CLEAN

 

Side effects may include making your truck look like an SR.

 

I forgot about those! I checked them out a lonnnnng time ago but they were super back ordered at the time. Definitely a possibility, hopefully production has picked up.

 

This is my setup, I have a filter wrap just for that peace of mind of no water in the intake

 

I prefer to keep the factory CAI with my K&N FIPK tube… it’s been such a good combo IMO. Plus… I too am in California.

 

I just saw that Kaizen makes this for tundra… I feel like this would be an easy solution to fab up in the meantime

 

that’s genius and makes too much sense

 

This is the way.

 

Fend-x is what I did

 

Looks OEM as can be, was it a pain to install?

 

Call me crazy, but isn’t this a major airflow restriction?

 

It took me a weekend since it's was first time doing it and not a mechanic. But not difficult at all. I'll give you some pointers and tips i learned if you end up going that route.

 

maybe but if it filters the dirt dust and mud from no fender liner then it’s worth it

 

I mean… another layer of filter for sure has some restrictions, but it seems like the most practical solution until new fenders come in or whatever option I go for down the line

 

Relocate your compressor and go the cowl route

 

This has crossed my mind…

 

Would be the cheapest / easiest option in my opinion