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Old 10-13-2012, 03:06 PM
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'97 SR5 Running Board Removal - Which Front Mudflaps?

I am looking to remove my running boards. Have an SR5 with the slim black fender flares and don't want it to look strange in the front without any mudflaps. Anyone know of a nice aftermarket set that fit the SR5 fender flares, for ann OEM look? I am having a difficult time finding a decent OEM set.

This is what I am looking for:
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There isn't an aftermarket option to fix that issue. When I removed my running boards I just got the OEM front mud guards to finish them off. I have seen some people just cut the first part off the running board to carry the flare down the body just a little farther. But I don't think it looks very good

Most likely you won't find them used....at least in a reasonable timeframe. I just ponied up for new ones from Toyota.

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I took my running boards off mine and just left it. I wasn't sure about it at first but now I don't even notice it..... Looks good to me
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Originally Posted by Yota Runner
There isn't an aftermarket option to fix that issue. When I removed my running boards I just got the OEM front mud guards to finish them off. I have seen some people just cut the first part off the running board to carry the flare down the body just a little farther. But I don't think it looks very good

Most likely you won't find them used....at least in a reasonable timeframe. I just ponied up for new ones from Toyota.
You know of a place to get new OEM flaps? The used ones I've been finding cost an arm and a leg!
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They are all going to cost you an arm and a leg.

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Originally Posted by ShrimpMan
You know of a place to get new OEM flaps? The used ones I've been finding cost an arm and a leg!
I just went to my local dealer....I don't remember how much they were retail. I get my parts a little cheaper with my ex employey discount.
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Actually ended up finding a set for about $60 - will probably snag them before they are extinct!
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Where are you guys finding these? I've tried three different dealers and a few online and no one has them. They all say they are discontinued... Really in the last 20 days??
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I found the same thing - the front mudflaps that finish off the black flares are no longer available through Toyota.
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i bought mine from the local dealership the end of last month. they had a hard time locating the driver side flap, evidently the part # had changed.
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I bought some flexible mud flaps at a farm supply store, got the pair for $15.

They look like the big semi mudflaps but are small enough to work good on the Yota. They do what I need them to do...
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Yeah I'm looking for the same part numbers? Seems like Toyota has been dropping lots of parts. Please even if sold out can I get a part number
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