Tyler James Inc
Senior Member
Oh really? I did run across a pic of a '00 with the textured black flares, but I don't think I've seen a '99 with the "Sport" flares.
Fender Flare options
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Oh really? I did run across a pic of a '00 with the textured black flares, but I don't think I've seen a '99 with the "Sport" flares.
Quantumkiwi
New member
My 2000 has the thin black and chrome flares, was thinking of replacing them with one of the larger ones that I can use with my original mounting holes. On the other hand, I was debating whether or not making my own flares would be worth the time.
Cree
New member
I may be wrong on the 99s.
raKnizek
Member
For what its worth I checked the window sticker for my 2000 SR5.
Based on this I would expect the vehicle to have the thin chrome moldings. I don't see the black flairs mentioned explicitly. No mention really of them when you look at a brochure for 2000 either but they are pictured.
Based on this I would expect the vehicle to have the thin chrome moldings. I don't see the black flairs mentioned explicitly. No mention really of them when you look at a brochure for 2000 either but they are pictured.
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T4R2014
Elite Member
That's not the original window sticker. That will tell a much different story.
raKnizek
Member
Fair enough. Yeah I just had this printed off at a Toyota dealership. Figured the info regarding equipment would be accurate despite it not being a full Monroney.
phattyduck
Elite Member
Dealer installed flares (the black SR5 ones) won't show up on the Toyota corporate VIN check.
The only way to have no flares/trim on the wheel wells was to have 15" wheels. Once the 16" wheels are installed at least the chrome trim was installed (tire coverage rules).
The wide/sport SR5 flares and the Limited flares require body changes, so those are always going to be factory installed.
I swear I have have seen many later ('01/'02) trucks with the chrome trim, but those are probably 2WD's - most of the 4Runners around SoCal are 2WD...
-Charlie
The only way to have no flares/trim on the wheel wells was to have 15" wheels. Once the 16" wheels are installed at least the chrome trim was installed (tire coverage rules).
The wide/sport SR5 flares and the Limited flares require body changes, so those are always going to be factory installed.
I swear I have have seen many later ('01/'02) trucks with the chrome trim, but those are probably 2WD's - most of the 4Runners around SoCal are 2WD...
-Charlie
raKnizek
Member
oh my... thats a thing of beauty
T4R2014
Elite Member
I think fender flare terminology needs a reform. It's so hard to discuss fender flares if it isn't about the Limited flares. The commonly called "SR5 black flares" could be installed on a base model.
Furthermore, the "Sport flares" could be had on a non-Sport SR5 from 2000 to 2002. No painted bumper = not a Sport.
Furthermore, the "Sport flares" could be had on a non-Sport SR5 from 2000 to 2002. No painted bumper = not a Sport.
St Runner
Member
As was mentioned above the black SR5 flares were a dealer option and not a factory option. You have to find all the parts used. The hardest to find are the clips for the door flares. I remember searching online for a good part of the day and never came close to finding those clips. I have 2 clips on my doors instead of four and double sided tape where the missing clips are
