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Not sure what to do about the fender flares

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by lztng87, Nov 17, 2022.

  1. Nov 17, 2022 at 9:45 AM
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    1C94673F-CFAF-4BCD-9C0F-3BD111036D7A.jpg I currently installed a wench aluminum bumper off Amazon from a company called Vijay. The installation was pretty easy but it causes my flares to stick out making it look like a displacement. Should I cut it off or get a aftermarket fender flares?
     
  2. Nov 17, 2022 at 9:47 AM
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    I picture of the front/side of the bumper would be helpful. You will absolutely need to cut or modify them one way or another.
     
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    A pic of the front corner profile might help but I would say to cut them down to where it flows with the bumper.
     
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    It seems that bumper was made for SRs / SR5s without the flare option. Aftermarket flares are going to look the same or worse as they are usually wider. Your only option is cutting and doing something to make it look okay-ish.

    Most other plate bumpers are made for Tacos with flares. You can see this searching other bumper pics on TW.
     
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    Is it this bumper?

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    That is... a choice.


    You need to cut the fender and flare to be in line with the bumper. Lay down your line with masking tape and let your jigsaw eat. :sawzall:
     
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    Much appreciated for the replies :)
     
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    cut it is about the only option
     
  11. Nov 17, 2022 at 2:33 PM
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    "Wench"?
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    ...and you're female?

    Come on...Friday is tomorrow.:cookiemonster:

    Oh...and welcome fellow Tacoma enthusiast.
     
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