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guide on removal of mud flaps

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by j1999t, May 29, 2009.

  1. May 29, 2009 at 1:57 PM
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    j1999t

    j1999t [OP] Well-Known Member

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    i am thinking of removing the mud flaps on my tacoma, does anyone have or know of a guide, with pictures, that would make this easier for me?
     
  2. May 29, 2009 at 1:59 PM
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    Dark Knight

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    A few bolts are different.
    3 bolts, unscrew them. and then get a flat blade screw driver and pop out the plastic clips. not much to it
     
  3. May 29, 2009 at 2:02 PM
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    j1999t

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    for all 4?
     
  4. May 29, 2009 at 2:06 PM
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    FlawedXJ

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  5. May 29, 2009 at 2:08 PM
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    j1999t

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    thanks guys
     
  6. May 29, 2009 at 3:42 PM
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    anyone in Colorado know if its legal to take off my front and/or back mud flaps? i just plan on taking the fronts off, but i wanna know if its legal... cant find anything online
     
  7. May 29, 2009 at 9:24 PM
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    tex

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    Just a heads up on the plastic clips. You will probable break most or all of them. I broke all but 2 when I took mine off.
     
  8. May 29, 2009 at 9:52 PM
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  9. May 30, 2009 at 6:34 AM
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    09tacoLI

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    Go off road then back up they rip right off. Then you dont need tools.
     
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  10. May 30, 2009 at 10:48 AM
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    Old Soul

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    not to many, love it the way it is
    I'm doing the " cut off 3" of the flap" mod today. I think I will try it with a pair of tin snips after scribing out the shape
     
  11. Jun 3, 2009 at 8:37 AM
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