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No Fender Flares?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by txtw, May 20, 2014.

  1. May 20, 2014 at 10:56 AM
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    txtw

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    Hey All, great site. I couldn't find any info on this so hence the post.

    I've seen Access Cabs with and without fender flares.

    At first I thought the flares (black or painted) were available only with the double cab when I used the "build your vehicle" feature on the Toyota sites. But I've seen Access Cabs with flares.

    Anyone know the reason for the differences?

    Thanks!
    TX

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  2. May 20, 2014 at 11:34 AM
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  3. May 20, 2014 at 11:46 AM
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    5 lug comes without flares.
     
  4. May 20, 2014 at 11:55 AM
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    Doesn't seem like you can simply add the fender flares, otherwise if you did it would flare out way too much? Not sure about this, can anyone clarify?

    I went through the "Build a Tacoma" feature on the site and am still unable to add the flares.

    Has anyone bought flares and installed them themselves? I just got an '08 and am considering this.
     
  5. May 20, 2014 at 11:57 AM
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    All the trucks without are 5 lug trucks.. all those with a 6 lugs
     
  6. May 20, 2014 at 2:32 PM
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    Trucks without flares (5 lugs) have different suspension than those with flares (6 lugs).
     
  7. May 21, 2014 at 8:31 AM
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    Thanks!
     

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