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Fender Flares

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by codenomics, Oct 6, 2021.

  1. Oct 6, 2021 at 5:39 PM
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    codenomics

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    One of the things I miss from my SX package is the fender flares. My 2019 SR doesn't have them so I can't just get a set of OEM ones.
    Any recommendations on flares that aren't extreme. Looking for something subtle.

    That flare really does make a difference.
     
  2. Oct 6, 2021 at 5:59 PM
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    Some people have installed them but I don't know how.
     
  3. Oct 6, 2021 at 6:24 PM
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    I installed them on my sr. super simple. Just gotta get the parts.
     
  5. Oct 6, 2021 at 7:37 PM
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    Standard taco flares look like ridgeline engineers designed them. Designed so a shopping cart would not scratch. Go with Buswhackers for a real truck look. Paint them to match your truck color.
     
  6. Oct 6, 2021 at 7:40 PM
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  7. Oct 6, 2021 at 7:43 PM
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    Aww
    There was a reason I said "subtle" bushwhacker flares are not that.
     
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  8. Oct 6, 2021 at 7:46 PM
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    subtle - so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe
    Oem taco flares are just that.
    Ridgeline comes to mind. Delicate.
    2nd gen flares look better than 3rd.
     
  9. Oct 6, 2021 at 8:14 PM
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    Oh, you are the "that guy" ok cool.

    If I wanted bushwhacker flares on my truck, I would have bought a Dodge
     
  10. Oct 6, 2021 at 8:22 PM
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    SR looks better without.
     
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    Here’s my sr after adding the oem flares.

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  12. Oct 7, 2021 at 4:36 AM
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  13. Oct 7, 2021 at 5:18 AM
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  14. Oct 7, 2021 at 5:20 AM
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  15. Oct 7, 2021 at 5:25 AM
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    Not joking at all. It looks like a real truck. Tacos look too narrow as it is anyway. Like a landscaping truck. That's why the rumors of increasing the width and length in next design.
     
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    OP, I’d actually be happy as is. Dig the flareless look on the SRs.

    did you hit your head? Need EMS? :rofl:
     
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    Ok. Agree to disagree. I just don’t want my Tacoma looking like I bought all my parts and accessories from a Walmart automotive section. But to each his own.
     
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    When I follow a Taco next to a larger real truck, it definitely does not look right. Too small. Lifts help dramatically as well as anything you can proportionally do to the width also. Check it out next time your behind one and a larger truck.
    To each his own, that's what makes the world go round.
     
  19. Oct 7, 2021 at 5:31 AM
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    The Pro might get the wide fenders llike the new Tundra. All other trims will be standard width. Clearance lights will probably added as well.
     
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  20. Oct 7, 2021 at 5:32 AM
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    There you go folks. Just like a snorkel.
    That would be awesome to see and confirm my thoughts.
     
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