rad rubber design replacement engine splash guards
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lojack323
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Fingers crossed over here... lol
TRD PANTHER
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Has anyone tried the ARK splash guards? They are twice the price as the Rad Rubber. Do they cover the engine compartment any better? Is the durometer and thickness, fasteners, etc any better, or worse?
Ark Splash Guards
Ark Splash Guards
SpeedyKevin
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hard to tell from details/photos but looks like the fasteners are the same as stock ones? Really like the ones from Rad Rubber.
TRD PANTHER
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Yeah, I'm not sure either. It looks like there is a little more engine bay protection, but, as stated in my initial post, would like to know about the thickness, quality, if it actually protects better, fasteners, etc.
I could not find a comparison on the internet between ARK and Rad Rubber. The fastener issue is an important one.
DallasTRDPro
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I just emailed Eddie about having any in stock and he said 2-3 weeks out. I'm in no real hurry. I heard the drivers side rattling at highway speeds going to/from Utah. It sounded like a tag flapping in the breeze. Annoying, but not that big of a deal. I could also hear them squeaking in my parking garage. Drivers side is really loose. The passenger side not too bad. Its a matter of time. So for now I just have gorilla tape which I could just keep replacing, but its kinda ghetto looking. Hopefully I will get them quicker, but COVID has taught me that I need to have more patience.
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RichinRidgewood
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Ill have to keep these in mind if my splash guards start to come apart.
Jivewalker
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Ordered mine!
DallasTRDPro
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Been waiting for mine for 3 weeks.
STX4Runner
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I ordered on April 1st and got them this week, so a little over three weeks.
Jivewalker
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There was a disclaimer saying 2-3 weeks when I ordered, so I expect it. Nice when they communicate that up front! Gives me something to forget about and then be surprised when they show up.
DallasTRDPro
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Got mine today. Took 23 days. They are way better than the stock ones as others have said. Very happy with my purchase. My stock ones were in good condition, but they rattled around.
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Jivewalker
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Mine came yesterday, will probably install this weekend. Looks like good rubber! Maybe even Rad.
haro
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I made my own check out this link DIY DIY - Creating and Installing 4th Gen Wheel Well Splash Shields
Gclark949
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Why are these falling apart?
Any updates from my fellow forum members? I was very impressed during installation and admiring the thickness and how great they must be, but now that I look at them I see they are cracking at the bend joints and basically falling apart just like OEM.
Any updates from my fellow forum members? I was very impressed during installation and admiring the thickness and how great they must be, but now that I look at them I see they are cracking at the bend joints and basically falling apart just like OEM.
TrailRunnin14
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I’ve had mine on for a little over a year and they are cracking just like the OEM ones.
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blksubykid
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Welp...looks like i'll be switching to arks when mine start cracking
I've had my set for a little over 2 years and haven't noticed any cracking. Additionally, I've fully removed and re-installed them at least 4-5 times now to service the Icon Delta Joint UCAs. Though I do live in SoCal, so maybe the material composition degrades faster in other climates... have any of you reached out to Eddie to see if he'll offer a replacement? Don't recall if there is any warranty.
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