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Viper Cut gap

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by GrizzNWA, Aug 20, 2023.

  1. Aug 20, 2023 at 3:33 PM
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    GrizzNWA

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    People that have done the viper cuts, what did you do to fill in, cover, or otherwise modify these gaps and metal pieces left exposed? It's kind of unsightly when viewed from the side angle.

    Does anyone sell some kind liner, or self molded plastic?

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  2. Aug 20, 2023 at 3:38 PM
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    Tocamo

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    I haven't done it, but I'm pretty sure some members have removed those metals cap ends that just are bolted to that metal bar.
     
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  3. Aug 20, 2023 at 4:33 PM
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    AmateurTaco1313

    AmateurTaco1313 Next truck will be a Hilux

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    Enough for now
    Could always get a new front bumper
     
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  4. Aug 20, 2023 at 6:59 PM
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    Nah
     
  5. Aug 20, 2023 at 10:14 PM
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    You cut off everything that was meant to hide all of that. You traded aesthetics for clearance.
     
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    You've never creatively customized anything before, have you.
     
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  7. Aug 20, 2023 at 10:47 PM
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    I'm simply far less concerned with how my truck looks, rather than how it performs.
     
  8. Aug 20, 2023 at 10:53 PM
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    That's awesome. I can do both. Thanks for the ideas.
     
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  9. Aug 20, 2023 at 10:59 PM
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    No one fills that space in because there’s no need. You could get some plastic sheeting and use a heat gun to mold it into some kind of weird cover or just leave it as is.

    Easiest solution is go get the truck dirty and use it properly and don’t worry about one angle looking down through the wheel well.
     
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  10. Aug 20, 2023 at 11:38 PM
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    Reason I haven't considered a viper cut is because I'm waiting for a market solution for an extended wheel well liner to cover that awful gap. Looks unfinished and half-assed
     
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  11. Aug 21, 2023 at 6:23 AM
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    Enough for now
    have you looked at the fend-x liners or C4 liners?
     
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  12. Aug 21, 2023 at 7:09 AM
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