So I bought the toyota mudguards from on online outfit and they came with the notorious "visit toyota information system" to get install instructions. I didn't get those, I couldn't find them online, but I figured it out so I thought I'd post for those who are or will be in the same boat.
My 2011 does have the factory running boards (many forums I've read said they can't be used with those) and with a simple adjustment the toyota mud guards can fit with running boards.
Rear mud guards (it's obviously duplicated L to R so I'll describe one side):
-Put mud guard up to fender well to get an idea of the plastic clips you will have to remove.
-Using a flat head screwdriver, pop the three off the fender liner. Save at least one as a good one because you'll need it later
-The bottom clip that holds the fender liner to the bottom of the rear fender is a different style clip and a pain. I had to use a crow bar between the fender and liner and just muscle it out. Maybe there is an easier way. Mine worked and I didn't damage the fender.
-For the rear MG you will use the hardware bag with the most metal clips (3 per side)
-Pull the fender liner away and place these metal clips on the plastic fender where you pulled the 3 plastic clips out (the horizontal surface)
-Put the MG in place and fasten the supplied screws (3 per side) through the MG and into those metal clips. You will need to push the MG into place as it is a tight fit
-Re-using one of the 3 plastic clips taken from the fender liner, insert that into the bottom hole of the MG and push the center to secure. The original one doesn't fit with the MG
Front MG with the Running boards:
The front is actually easier than the back.
-Loosen all the hardware on the running boards connecting them to the bracket. Slide them about 3-4 inches rearward so you have working room
-Put the MG up to the fender and identify the 2 factory locations that align with the MG (1 screw and 1 plastic clip)
-Using a flat headed screw driver remove the plastic clip (just like the rear)
-Using a socket or screw driver, remove the one factory screw
-The front will use the hardware bag that has 6 screws and 2 metal clips
-Install 1 metal clip per side over the hole where you took the 1 plastic clip out
-Put the MG in place and thread the factory screw back in and 1 of the provided screws into the metal clip
-Select an appropriate drill bit (I used 7/64). Carefully drill into the fender using the two open holes in the MG (top and bottom).
-Thread the two remaining screws into those holes in the plastic fender, being careful on how tight you go so you don't strip them out.
-MG's done now time to tighten the running boards.
-Slide the running board back until it just touches the front MG
-Tighten the hardware on the brackets
-Done. You will have 1/2"-3/4" of running board now protruding into the rear wheel well, but to be honest it's so small you can barely notice.
My 2011 does have the factory running boards (many forums I've read said they can't be used with those) and with a simple adjustment the toyota mud guards can fit with running boards.
Rear mud guards (it's obviously duplicated L to R so I'll describe one side):
-Put mud guard up to fender well to get an idea of the plastic clips you will have to remove.
-Using a flat head screwdriver, pop the three off the fender liner. Save at least one as a good one because you'll need it later
-The bottom clip that holds the fender liner to the bottom of the rear fender is a different style clip and a pain. I had to use a crow bar between the fender and liner and just muscle it out. Maybe there is an easier way. Mine worked and I didn't damage the fender.
-For the rear MG you will use the hardware bag with the most metal clips (3 per side)
-Pull the fender liner away and place these metal clips on the plastic fender where you pulled the 3 plastic clips out (the horizontal surface)
-Put the MG in place and fasten the supplied screws (3 per side) through the MG and into those metal clips. You will need to push the MG into place as it is a tight fit
-Re-using one of the 3 plastic clips taken from the fender liner, insert that into the bottom hole of the MG and push the center to secure. The original one doesn't fit with the MG
Front MG with the Running boards:
The front is actually easier than the back.
-Loosen all the hardware on the running boards connecting them to the bracket. Slide them about 3-4 inches rearward so you have working room
-Put the MG up to the fender and identify the 2 factory locations that align with the MG (1 screw and 1 plastic clip)
-Using a flat headed screw driver remove the plastic clip (just like the rear)
-Using a socket or screw driver, remove the one factory screw
-The front will use the hardware bag that has 6 screws and 2 metal clips
-Install 1 metal clip per side over the hole where you took the 1 plastic clip out
-Put the MG in place and thread the factory screw back in and 1 of the provided screws into the metal clip
-Select an appropriate drill bit (I used 7/64). Carefully drill into the fender using the two open holes in the MG (top and bottom).
-Thread the two remaining screws into those holes in the plastic fender, being careful on how tight you go so you don't strip them out.
-MG's done now time to tighten the running boards.
-Slide the running board back until it just touches the front MG
-Tighten the hardware on the brackets
-Done. You will have 1/2"-3/4" of running board now protruding into the rear wheel well, but to be honest it's so small you can barely notice.
