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Want less obvious mud flaps

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by slimjr, Sep 16, 2024.

  1. Sep 16, 2024 at 4:12 PM
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    slimjr

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    I own an 09 standard cab, 4 banger. Still a solid truck. I bought new. Still has stock mud flaps that I credit some for the trucks condition. Don't want to remove mud flaps, but sure would like ones that a little shorter. Anyone know if anyone makes them? TIA
     
  2. Sep 16, 2024 at 4:13 PM
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    T Fades

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    Satoshi, debadged, rear view mirror bracket, tail gate hose clamps, trimmed mud flaps.
    I trimmed my stock flaps. Just a suggestion.
     
  3. Sep 16, 2024 at 4:21 PM
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  4. Sep 16, 2024 at 4:43 PM
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    Measure with a tape measure and cut them down a few inches. You can use a dremel for a clean cut or utility shears.
     
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  5. Sep 16, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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    Satoshi, debadged, rear view mirror bracket, tail gate hose clamps, trimmed mud flaps.
    Once you know the length you want to trim, lay one of the other flaps on top and trace the bottom. That is an easy way to keep the factory line.
     
  6. Sep 16, 2024 at 5:04 PM
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    Rears cut under the 4x4 (about 2" off) and fronts cut 4" off. Easy and free. Lots of aftermarkets holes are off.
     
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    I went with Husky ones which are shorter than OEM and mount to the same holes.
     
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  10. Sep 17, 2024 at 6:42 AM
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    my tacoma has stock mud flaps... obs ford not...

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  14. Sep 17, 2024 at 8:32 PM
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    What state is that?
     
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  16. Sep 18, 2024 at 5:27 AM
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    did the same on my 2015, front, husky flaps are shorter but protect well
     
  17. Sep 18, 2024 at 6:16 AM
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    Don't live in those gestapo states then.if you live in those gestapo states then Clchange your leaders out so you can live in a free State.
     
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