Mud flap alternative

[Fireball]

Guys,

Sorry to see that Toyota no longer makes the OEM mud guards. I took the running boards off over the weekend and ordered a set of Stubbs sliders yesterday.

I trimmed up the piece in the front of the running board and it looks decent. See photo for reference.

Has anyone come up with a good looking alternative to the OEM mud guards that are no longer available?

Anyone have a set laying around they're willing to part with? I'd likely be willing to pay slightly stupid money for them!

Thanks,

Ben

 

[NachoPitt]

I thought about doing this when I got a set of sliders. I was lucky enough to get a set of the front guards two years ago. Beyond what you have done, I don't know that there are a whole lot of options. I know that BFAD used some plastidip to cover missing area when he test fit his flares on his 97.

 

[SweetWaterSurprise]

I will be doing the same thing once I can find a set of stock SR5 Running boards or just the end caps

 

[PitbullRescuer]

I did the same thing on one of mine. To be honest, I think it's the better alternative. My other one that had the factory mud flaps rubbed with my 285's.


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[SweetWaterSurprise]

I have a WTB ad up now looking for a set of stock runners to cut that cap up

 

[PitbullRescuer]

Fireball, how did you cut yours? Much cleaner looking cut than mine was.


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[Fireball]

Just used a set of sharp heavy duty scissors and a utility knife with fresh blade. The cuts came out nice but I don't like the shape. It's better than nothing at all and about as good as it gets given what you've got to work with.

 

[Fireball]

Here is a better photo of how I trimmed it.

As the brush was to Picasso, so is the utility knife to Fireball!

 

[tee-bone]

I am still rocking my running boards for this specific reason. I was about to post a similar thread - I had hoped that someone had come up with a cheapie aftermarket generic mudflap that looked decent with SR5 flairs. Fireball, I think you did a good job making it looked 'finished' with the end cap of the running boards, but I think you will agree it isn't going to do a ton as far as keeping the gunk off the side of the cars (not a dis - there just isn't enough material with which to work).

Whoever comes up with a OEM looking front mud flap mod that offers protection gets naming rights!

 

[Fireball]

No offense taken T-bone, like I said a few posts above, I think I made the best with what I had to work with, but it still does not look very good at all.

I went into the dealer the other day, and you could take the standard SR5 mudflap and make it work and look a little bit better. But for 90 bucks and the additional work and frustration of it still not being perfect, I think I'll pass.

 

[SweetWaterSurprise]

Whats the shape of the standard shape SR5 Flaps?

 

[T4R2014]

Whats the shape of the standard shape SR5 Flaps?

I think he's talking about the flaps that came with the chrome fender trim.

 

[SweetWaterSurprise]

I just can't think of how they would maybe work better? They are very thin

 

[313n703]

Not my cup of tea, but here's an alternative and they are way overpriced.

Rally Style Mud Guard

 

[Fireball]

pretty sure these are the flaps that are still available:

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Here is a thread with better photos:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/136934-help-mud-guards-3.html

 

[T4R2014]

They still won't look right. I remember COB ran them for a bit when he installed his SR5 flares.

Not the best pic, but you can see how it doesn't match well.

I contacted a parts dealer on IH8Mud regarding these mud flaps asking if he might be able to get these back in production with enough demand. We'll see.

 

[CdaleR4000si]

I contacted a parts dealer on IH8Mud regarding these mud flaps asking if he might be able to get these back in production with enough demand. We'll see.

Definitely keep us posted! I didn't have any luck at all with my local dealership.

 

[T4R2014]

No dice. He said that he has no control over part production.

I know that Southeast Toyota Distributors is a big supplier in parts. Maybe we can ask them? They're in Jacksonville FL.

 

[68dave]

I found my front mudflaps new about 2 months or so ago from 2 different dealers, 1 local and 1 dealer in Cali. I was trying to locate a pair for a member here recently and i was told then that i bought the last dr. side mudflap that was available. I have a new extra pass. side, but the dr. side is the one that's non-available.

 

[BigSlim]

I used a dremel and cutoff wheel. This may not be the perfect look,, but sure looks better than with nothing there.