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Mud flaps vs no mud flaps poll:

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by dirtytaco2010, Oct 4, 2010.

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mud flaps on or off

Poll closed Nov 3, 2010.
  1. on

    45.1%
  2. off

    54.9%
  1. Oct 5, 2010 at 7:28 PM
    #41
    RedskinRedTaco

    RedskinRedTaco Well-Known Member

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    I trimmed 4" off the fronts. I marked them and used the one from the otherside to draw a perfect line on them. Then cut them with my jigsaw with a fine metal blade and sanded them smooth. They look far better and protect against rocks flying up on my Taco.

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  2. Oct 5, 2010 at 7:41 PM
    #42
    dirtytaco2010

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    custom badging, Black Badges, tint, General AT/2's, nerf bars black, ultra-gauge,toytec AAL, removed mud flaps, Bilstein 5100's @ 2.75, AFE pro dry s air fliter, spidertrax, black rock 17'' wheels
    nice truck
     
  3. Oct 6, 2010 at 7:53 AM
    #43
    charles

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    I'm keeping mine on because my last vehicle was rock/sand blasted because I did not use my mud flaps. In the end my paint wore down to the metal and started to rust. Just my two cents!
     
  4. Oct 6, 2010 at 7:54 AM
    #44
    NetMonkey

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    fronts off because of the larger tires.
     
  5. Oct 6, 2010 at 8:41 AM
    #45
    scottri

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    I keep mine on to protect my paint and so as not to destroy the paint on the cars behind me. I don't really care how the they look. I'm so used to seeing them now that I stopped paying attention to them.
     
  6. Oct 6, 2010 at 11:45 AM
    #46
    dirtytaco2010

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    custom badging, Black Badges, tint, General AT/2's, nerf bars black, ultra-gauge,toytec AAL, removed mud flaps, Bilstein 5100's @ 2.75, AFE pro dry s air fliter, spidertrax, black rock 17'' wheels
    i was like that until i started looking at every truck with or without I like without now. but still have them in my bed just in case
     
  7. Oct 6, 2010 at 11:53 AM
    #47
    krumble

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    debadged, tinted windows, magnaflow exhaust, afe CAI, 285x75 Nitto Terra Graplers, Engage LT front and rear

    LOL who the hell gets a fix it ticket for mud flaps? Thats just silly.
     
  8. Oct 6, 2010 at 2:25 PM
    #48
    THExBUSxDRIVER

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    Not enough.
    Just took mine off last week, I like it.

    But a fix it ticket? There are huge ass bro trucks diving around everywhere without them.
     
  9. Oct 6, 2010 at 6:41 PM
    #49
    dirtytaco2010

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    custom badging, Black Badges, tint, General AT/2's, nerf bars black, ultra-gauge,toytec AAL, removed mud flaps, Bilstein 5100's @ 2.75, AFE pro dry s air fliter, spidertrax, black rock 17'' wheels
    seriously im not even trippin how many f-250's do you see with 8 inch lifts without mudflaps
     
  10. Oct 6, 2010 at 7:38 PM
    #50
    tacomathom

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    We who drive behind you say leave them on.
     
  11. Oct 6, 2010 at 11:49 PM
    #51
    krumble

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    Don't drive so close and you will be fine lol
     
  12. Oct 7, 2010 at 2:29 PM
    #52
    dirtytaco2010

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    custom badging, Black Badges, tint, General AT/2's, nerf bars black, ultra-gauge,toytec AAL, removed mud flaps, Bilstein 5100's @ 2.75, AFE pro dry s air fliter, spidertrax, black rock 17'' wheels
  13. Oct 7, 2010 at 2:51 PM
    #53
    jtav2002

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    Removed my fronts cause my Duratracs rubbed on them. Rears are still on. I like the front off rear on look.
     
  14. Oct 7, 2010 at 7:08 PM
    #54
    DBZ

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    I trimmed about 5 inches off the front and back. If I remember correctly the fronts are longer than the backs, so I cut another inch off the front so both would be even. I use a rotary tool to cut and sands. Just take the opposite side flap to trace the other and cut. Turned out great in my opinion. I will post pics later.
     
  15. Oct 7, 2010 at 7:11 PM
    #55
    Tacomadude89

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    Off, I hate mudflaps.
     
  16. Oct 8, 2010 at 2:01 AM
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    808hiker

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    Leave em on, they protect the paint well, unless you have bigger tires or go offroading very often.
     
  17. Oct 8, 2010 at 3:23 AM
    #57
    peerlesstaco

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    Take the front OFF ASAP! They will rub through the paint because they drag over everything! They are only 3 1/2 inches off the ground at stock height. Took mine off after 6 months and they left a line on my fender. Should have taken them off before i left the dealership!
     
  18. Oct 8, 2010 at 3:34 AM
    #58
    austinstaco

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    to many
    keep them off they look stupid
     
  19. Oct 8, 2010 at 12:25 PM
    #59
    billabong

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    I took the front off. But now, looking to put steps on to protect the paint. Rears are still on at this time.
     
  20. Oct 28, 2010 at 12:18 PM
    #60
    booboy

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    I took mine off but I'm gonna put'em back on. It's been raining here and all the debris that my tires have been kicking off have now stuck on my truck!
     

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