back mud flap on 1999 limited

4runner4me · 10-05-2003, 08:17 AM

I am thinking about cutting off the black part of my back mud flap. One the limited flare it has a sliver mud flap with a black flap that hangs down low. I think if I cut it off it will make my truck look taller because you will see more tire tread. I am also thinking about taking off the rear window spoiler. (The mat black spoiler over the 3rd brake light.) I just think it would make It look newer and cleaner.

Thanks for your imput

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4runner4me · 10-05-2003, 08:22 AM

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...75298308fVOWlJ

This is a pick of the back mud flap

**Fink** · 10-05-2003, 08:29 AM

Are you planning on doing any kind of wheeling or even driving on a dirt road? If you do plan on it, and you do indeed cherish your nice paint job then I would leave the mudflap alone. I live on a dirt road and even with my factory mudflaps I still the occasional "stray bullet" thrown from my tires up onto the chrome bumper & even sometimes the paint. I too have thought about removing the spoiler on my rig. I have a '95 but its the same deal, I just don't know how it would look. You could always take it off and then if it doesn't look right after a while simply reinstall it. Most importantly, IMO I think those rear tailight covers look pretty bad. They look alright on yours, but if it was me they would come off in a second. I think it makes the rig look my much cleaner and just...I dunno, its hard to explain...just better

But in-any-event I would leave the flaps alone, IF you plan on driving over any kind of gravel/dirt road at any kind of speed. However, it would probably LOOK better...but wouldn't be as functional.

Let us know what you decide,

Fink

Vato Loco · 10-05-2003, 08:38 AM

This should give you an idea of how it would look without the OEM rear spoiler.

Albuquerque Jim · 10-05-2003, 09:47 AM

I think Alan (HaveBlue) cut off his flaps, maybe you can find a pic.

Vato Loco · 10-05-2003, 02:13 PM

Best pic I can find of Haveblue's 4Runner

RobT2k · 10-05-2003, 03:51 PM

I need to take mine off my Limited also, every time I go offroad, they get bent because they're too stiff. If I'm climbing something steep and the tail is in the dirt, they get jammed into the ground and cause the flare they are attached to to pop out of shape.
Anyone have any ideas for a replacement? Would 4x4 Tacoma ones work? Pics with them off would be good too. Thanks

SteveO · 10-05-2003, 05:01 PM

Before removing your rear mudflaps, you should consider what your state says about having mudflaps. In some states, they must have them.

If you don't need the mudflaps remove the rear bumper and side bumpers, and make your own bumper.

DrumheadAR · 10-06-2003, 01:30 PM

I was looking at my rear spoiler the other day, cause i was curious to see what my ride would look like without it. It looks like there are screws going into the body of the runner...just something you might wanna consider, unless you enjoy using body filler and touch-up paint

4runner4me · 10-06-2003, 03:37 PM

Well I tryed to take off my back spoiler yesterday. I thought that it was only going to be held on by 4 screws but it is also held on by doulbe sided trim tape. I was scared to pull up the tape and brackets because I just figured I could wax where the brackets but I could see alot of raw metal around the scew holes on the top of the hatch.

As for the back mud flaps. I think I am going to cut them off but I need to see a better pic. I have aftermarket wheels that set out more than stock so that little black flap at the bottom doent realy do anything for me.

Have blue if you have any pics of you flaps can you eighter post them or send them to williamssk123@yahoo.com

Thanks

10-05-2003, 08:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
4runner4me Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: May 2003 Location: raleigh NC Posts: 359	http://community.webshots.com/photo/...75298308fVOWlJ This is a pick of the back mud flap __________________ 99 limited 4x4 4.5 lift (2.5" OME springs and front shocks,rear bilstein , 1"cornfed front spacer, and 2" RB bl) 305/70/16 (33x12.50) Goodyear MT/R's, Ultra en4cer 16x8 Stubbs sliders, tail light guards, daystar swaybar kit and bumpstops, hi jack 7” lights, clear lights, piaa and nokia bulbs alpine deck, mb quart Qs, 2 Usamp’s, 3 12w6’s, tinted windows, white indeglow guages http://community.webshots.com/user/4runner4me

10-05-2003, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fink Banned Personal Sales Rating: (0) Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 9,038	Are you planning on doing any kind of wheeling or even driving on a dirt road? If you do plan on it, and you do indeed cherish your nice paint job then I would leave the mudflap alone. I live on a dirt road and even with my factory mudflaps I still the occasional "stray bullet" thrown from my tires up onto the chrome bumper & even sometimes the paint. I too have thought about removing the spoiler on my rig. I have a '95 but its the same deal, I just don't know how it would look. You could always take it off and then if it doesn't look right after a while simply reinstall it. Most importantly, IMO I think those rear tailight covers look pretty bad. They look alright on yours, but if it was me they would come off in a second. I think it makes the rig look my much cleaner and just...I dunno, its hard to explain...just better But in-any-event I would leave the flaps alone, IF you plan on driving over any kind of gravel/dirt road at any kind of speed. However, it would probably LOOK better...but wouldn't be as functional. Let us know what you decide, Fink __________________ 2013 Tacoma Regular Cab 4x4 2011 Tacoma DC TRD Off-Road - SOLD 2007 Tacoma DC TRD Sport - SOLD 1985 4Runner SR5 "Ratchet" - SOLD 1999 4Runner Highlander - SOLD 1995 4Runner SR5 V6 - SOLD YotaTech Store

10-05-2003, 08:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Vato Loco Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 3,649	This should give you an idea of how it would look without the OEM rear spoiler. __________________ Street Queen - 2006 RR Toyota X-Runner - URD True Cold Air Intake - URD 3" Cat-Back - URD MAF Calibrator - URD 02 Simulator - Doug Thorley Long Tube Headers - 275/40R18 Hankook Ventus V12 EVO Daily Driver - 1999 Toyota 4Runner Limited - 1st Gen TRD Supercharger SOLD 1991 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 22RE SOLD 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access-Cab 4x4 TRD Off-Road SOLD 1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited Last edited by Vato Loco; 10-05-2003 at 03:37 PM.

10-05-2003, 09:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Albuquerque Jim Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,550	I think Alan (HaveBlue) cut off his flaps, maybe you can find a pic. __________________ '00 SR5, "Highlander" Dual Cases, Aisin Hubs, E-Lock'd, Cryo'd, Chromo'd, ARB'd, 315's, Sonoran Steel Bumper, Lift & UCA's, 4 Crawl 1" BL, Armored...etc. F-Toy #081 in progress Dual Cases, 30 Splines, 5.71's, E-lockers, Hydro-Assist, 37's, DOM Hendrix Chassis, 80Proof, ORS, Sonoran Steel...etc.

10-05-2003, 02:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vato Loco Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 3,649	Best pic I can find of Haveblue's 4Runner __________________ Street Queen - 2006 RR Toyota X-Runner - URD True Cold Air Intake - URD 3" Cat-Back - URD MAF Calibrator - URD 02 Simulator - Doug Thorley Long Tube Headers - 275/40R18 Hankook Ventus V12 EVO Daily Driver - 1999 Toyota 4Runner Limited - 1st Gen TRD Supercharger SOLD 1991 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 22RE SOLD 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access-Cab 4x4 TRD Off-Road SOLD 1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited Last edited by Vato Loco; 10-05-2003 at 03:35 PM.

10-05-2003, 03:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
RobT2k Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 926	I need to take mine off my Limited also, every time I go offroad, they get bent because they're too stiff. If I'm climbing something steep and the tail is in the dirt, they get jammed into the ground and cause the flare they are attached to to pop out of shape. Anyone have any ideas for a replacement? Would 4x4 Tacoma ones work? Pics with them off would be good too. Thanks __________________ '99 3.4L Limited Trail pics

10-05-2003, 05:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
SteveO Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NM Posts: 1,842	Before removing your rear mudflaps, you should consider what your state says about having mudflaps. In some states, they must have them. If you don't need the mudflaps remove the rear bumper and side bumpers, and make your own bumper. __________________ http://www.Hunt4Steve.com In the span of time, life is short. Our life is like a wave on the ocean, a flower in the field, here today and gone tomorrow. Know yourself, know where you will spend eternity, for NOTHING else will matter when you die.

10-06-2003, 01:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
DrumheadAR Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 140	I was looking at my rear spoiler the other day, cause i was curious to see what my ride would look like without it. It looks like there are screws going into the body of the runner...just something you might wanna consider, unless you enjoy using body filler and touch-up paint __________________ 2006 Sequoia SR5 4WD Former: '98 4Runner SR5 '91 4Runner SR5 4WD

10-06-2003, 03:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
4runner4me Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: May 2003 Location: raleigh NC Posts: 359	Well I tryed to take off my back spoiler yesterday. I thought that it was only going to be held on by 4 screws but it is also held on by doulbe sided trim tape. I was scared to pull up the tape and brackets because I just figured I could wax where the brackets but I could see alot of raw metal around the scew holes on the top of the hatch. As for the back mud flaps. I think I am going to cut them off but I need to see a better pic. I have aftermarket wheels that set out more than stock so that little black flap at the bottom doent realy do anything for me. Have blue if you have any pics of you flaps can you eighter post them or send them to williamssk123@yahoo.com Thanks __________________ 99 limited 4x4 4.5 lift (2.5" OME springs and front shocks,rear bilstein , 1"cornfed front spacer, and 2" RB bl) 305/70/16 (33x12.50) Goodyear MT/R's, Ultra en4cer 16x8 Stubbs sliders, tail light guards, daystar swaybar kit and bumpstops, hi jack 7” lights, clear lights, piaa and nokia bulbs alpine deck, mb quart Qs, 2 Usamp’s, 3 12w6’s, tinted windows, white indeglow guages http://community.webshots.com/user/4runner4me

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