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Rally armor flaps?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by DueToThe802, Jan 4, 2013.

  1. Jan 4, 2013 at 4:13 PM
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    DueToThe802

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    Those are cheaper than buying a new set of OEM flaps

    Subbed for mounting ideas
     
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  3. Jan 4, 2013 at 4:23 PM
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    I think I'd just use the normal mounting spots, can I buy the screws for OEM?
     
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    Looking at these or the Plasticolors. Interested in pics/info on install.
     
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    I looked into doing this a few weeks ago to have a higher clearance flap and came up with a general idea.

    One install would be to drill a hole pattern just like the OEM flap to match up with the clips and bolts. Of course the universal rally flap is flat so maybe longer bolts + spacers could be used for the bolt holes.

    Of course I have ZERO experience mounting flaps, and this was all thought up "in my head" thus if this would end up resulting in torn up flaps someone say so!

    On checking into those flaps though I realized they are the harder plastic kind which explained the pricing. And thus I realized I probably will end up with the 1st gen flaps some day, and mount them higher in the wheel well to be a higher clearance flap.

    EDIT: I did find a pic either on here or some other forum of a Tacoma (black reg. cab I believe) that had the rally flaps installed. I will see if I can find it. EDIT 3: HAHA found it! http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/24985-rubber-plastic-mud-flaps-2.html

    EDIT 2: I realized you put up the 128 dollar flap, which is the softer plastic/rubber/whatever, lol those would probably be better than OEM. Rally has the $20 ish ones that are made of hard plastic. (this one was what I looked into possible buying: http://www.rallyarmor.com/store/universal-basic-plus-p-337.html
     
  6. Jan 4, 2013 at 5:05 PM
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    Well done, thanks for doing all that legwork. I think ill be getting something soon.
     
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