Pics of running boards and no running boards

4RunnerFever · 08-11-2003, 01:34 PM

I finally got the pictures of my 4Runner with and without running boards. I took them off about a week ago. Let me know what you think? Should I keep them off or put them back?

I might put them back on in the winter to protect the body from all the slushy snow mess around here.

With RB

Without RB

Thanks in advance for your 2cents.

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**waskillywabbit** · 08-11-2003, 01:41 PM

I just yanked mine off this weekend and they shall never go back on. It's rock sliderz for me come this fall! I get my front fender flare extension mudflaps tomorrow and I am stoked. They were only $20/each.

Brian

PS. How do you get a picture to post? Do you need a website or can you cut and paste?

**waskillywabbit** · 08-11-2003, 01:42 PM

What color is that? I like it!

Brian

PoBoy · 08-11-2003, 01:44 PM

Look good!

Quote:

Originally posted by waskillywabbit

PS. How do you get a picture to post? Do you need a website or can you cut and paste?

You can attach a pic everytime you post. See attach file below. Or just get a website and post the image location between [img] tags. See the FAQ for more help...

**waskillywabbit** · 08-11-2003, 01:46 PM

Brian

HBoss · 08-11-2003, 01:51 PM

On your 4Runner, it looks SOOOOO much better with the RB off.

TDiddy · 08-11-2003, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HBoss
On your 4Runner, it looks SOOOOO much better with the RB off.

Ditto!

Cebby · 08-11-2003, 02:20 PM

I prefer them off also. I can think of another member *cough* BBB *cough* with a strong opinion about this also...

bamachem · 08-11-2003, 02:27 PM

Definitely off.

Skywagon · 08-11-2003, 02:45 PM

I also removed my running boards and I like the look much better. Here are some comparison photos:
Before:

After:

shiftMX · 08-11-2003, 03:22 PM

I like it. Where did you get the mud flaps for the front flares? I want to do the same thing, but I don't wanna pay $100 for mud flaps from my stealership.

4RunnerFever · 08-11-2003, 03:23 PM

Brian - I also got the fender flare extensions from the dealer for about $20 each and they were easy to install. The color is called anthracite. I guess calling it brown wouldn't market very well.

Skywagon - awesome rig. Were your running boards lighted?

As for the pictures, you have to host them somewhere to get them in your message itself. Many people here seem to use monty pics (??)

rimpainter.com · 08-11-2003, 03:25 PM

Off all the way! Now sell 'em and put the money towards sliders!

Skywagon · 08-11-2003, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mgspann
Skywagon - awesome rig. Were your running boards lighted?

No, they are not lighted... the limited models get those (the lighted ones are also silver, mine are black).

AznSky · 08-11-2003, 03:57 PM

Hmm...fender flare extensions, I have to look into that. Because my front flares stop a good 4 inches above the bottom of my body. Is that what yours did as well?

rimpainter.com · 08-11-2003, 04:07 PM

Rob-

Are you talking about the gap at the bottom of this flare?

AznSky · 08-11-2003, 04:09 PM

yea exactly, except mine is more obvious because my truck is a light color the the flares are black.

Ant · 08-11-2003, 06:19 PM

Just took mine off and as I like the look better than with them on, I'm now seriously concidering the protection they offer from rocks, road and other paint chipping stuff.

shiftMX · 08-11-2003, 07:48 PM

hey guys, where can I get some flaps for my front flares for $20 a piece? Please let me know cause I need to get some as soon as possible

SkyRat · 08-11-2003, 09:43 PM

Yeah, what he said!
I am thinking of taking the boards off too, and am concerned about the lack of protection on my LTD flare combo.

3.4v6 · 08-11-2003, 10:06 PM

im thinking about taking off my running boards ... but where is a good place to get mud-flaps for the front?

L33T35T 4Runner · 08-11-2003, 11:17 PM

im gonna have to disagree with everybody. your truck just doesnt look right without them. but its better you have them off for wheelin.

it looks good, just missing something

4RunnerFever · 08-12-2003, 06:18 AM

Thanks for all the feedback, looks like the majority sez keep em off so I'll try that for a while. So far the dirt and rock issues seems minimal as the fender flare extensions do a good job.

**waskillywabbit** · 08-12-2003, 06:29 AM

I have a 2000 4Runner SR5 4x4 that is black and there is nothing worse than chipped black paint, so I took off my running boards and added the front fender flare OEM extensions...mudflaps. They were $20/each at the stealership. On a 2nd generation you have to get the ones that the trucks used as well and they are about $45/each. Regardless, I like the fender flare look and the OEM look as well.

Hope this helps!

Brian

rimpainter.com · 08-12-2003, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by shiftMX
hey guys, where can I get some flaps for my front flares for $20 a piece? Please let me know cause I need to get some as soon as possible

Check the tech section. Tom did a write-up on them.

08-11-2003, 01:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,544	GO NAKED! I just yanked mine off this weekend and they shall never go back on. It's rock sliderz for me come this fall! I get my front fender flare extension mudflaps tomorrow and I am stoked. They were only $20/each. Brian PS. How do you get a picture to post? Do you need a website or can you cut and paste? __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

08-11-2003, 01:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
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08-11-2003, 01:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
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08-11-2003, 01:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
HBoss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 1,878	On your 4Runner, it looks SOOOOO much better with the RB off. __________________ 1997 4Runner Ltd. Bilstein shocks, rear E-locker & riding on 32s. Mods Pics Tech articles, write-ups & more are available on my website. http://www.hboss.net/4runner

08-11-2003, 02:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	I prefer them off also. I can think of another member cough BBB cough with a strong opinion about this also... __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR Last edited by Cebby; 08-11-2003 at 02:44 PM.

08-11-2003, 02:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
bamachem Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	Definitely off.

08-11-2003, 02:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Skywagon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 11	I also removed my running boards and I like the look much better. Here are some comparison photos: Before: After: __________________ 2003 SR5 V6 2WD - waiting for TRD to release a S/C for the 4L 2002 Ducati Monster

08-11-2003, 03:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
shiftMX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 189	I like it. Where did you get the mud flaps for the front flares? I want to do the same thing, but I don't wanna pay $100 for mud flaps from my stealership. __________________ '01 4Runner SR5 4x4

08-11-2003, 03:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
4RunnerFever Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 883	Brian - I also got the fender flare extensions from the dealer for about $20 each and they were easy to install. The color is called anthracite. I guess calling it brown wouldn't market very well. Skywagon - awesome rig. Were your running boards lighted? As for the pictures, you have to host them somewhere to get them in your message itself. Many people here seem to use monty pics (??) __________________ 2004 Tacoma Double Cab, TRD Off-Road, PIAA fogs, ARE Shell, Yakima, etc. 4RunnerFever _______ GBNF: 1998-3rd Gen-4Runner, SR5, 4WD, TRD Supercharger, TRD Cat-Back, 3-inch Revtek Suspension Lift, 285/75-16 Revos, 4Crawler Offroad 1" body lift, Sonoran Trac Bar, Hayden Cooler, Hood Scoop, 'Outback' Mod, Optima 34R, Amsoil, Yakima, PIAA, etc. Sold to Mastacox. Last edited by mgspann; 08-11-2003 at 03:26 PM.

08-11-2003, 03:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
rimpainter.com Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,797	Off all the way! Now sell 'em and put the money towards sliders! __________________ www.rimpainter.com Get your O Gasket Mod Here! My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids

08-11-2003, 03:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
AznSky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,796	Hmm...fender flare extensions, I have to look into that. Because my front flares stop a good 4 inches above the bottom of my body. Is that what yours did as well? __________________ Rob

08-11-2003, 04:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
rimpainter.com Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,797	Rob- Are you talking about the gap at the bottom of this flare? __________________ www.rimpainter.com Get your O Gasket Mod Here! My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids

08-11-2003, 04:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
AznSky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,796	yea exactly, except mine is more obvious because my truck is a light color the the flares are black. __________________ Rob

08-11-2003, 06:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
Ant Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 106	Just took mine off and as I like the look better than with them on, I'm now seriously concidering the protection they offer from rocks, road and other paint chipping stuff.

08-11-2003, 07:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
shiftMX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 189	hey guys, where can I get some flaps for my front flares for $20 a piece? Please let me know cause I need to get some as soon as possible __________________ '01 4Runner SR5 4x4

08-11-2003, 09:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
SkyRat Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Granada Hills, CA Posts: 1,410	Yeah, what he said! I am thinking of taking the boards off too, and am concerned about the lack of protection on my LTD flare combo. __________________ George ><> 2000 4Runner Limited 4WD TJM T-15, Warn XD9000 Winch, BFG AT/KO 265/75-16, DeMello Sliders, Yakima LoadWarrior, OME Front 882/N91S - Rear 891/N86, Fiamm Freeway Blaster Horns, Alpine CDA-9827, Cobra 75WXST w/ Firestik II, HuskyLiners, PIAA 520 Fogs, Powerslot Rotors, Optima Red Top, Cargo Storage, Inverter But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Flickr Site Discovery Church

08-11-2003, 11:17 PM	#22 (permalink)
L33T35T 4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fountain Valley, CA (so cali) Posts: 2,005	im gonna have to disagree with everybody. your truck just doesnt look right without them. but its better you have them off for wheelin. it looks good, just missing something __________________ 95 4Runner SR5 3.0l. V6 2 wheel drive baby! 31" Bridgeston Dueler A/T Revos. Downey 1.5 Coils. Doetsch MV-12 Shocks. Brembo Rotors. Performance Friction Pads. Pioneer head unit with 1 12" Pioneer woofer. XM Radio. RB Headlight Harness w/ Sylvania SilverStars New to the family: 85 4Runner 22RE, 4x4, 5 spd, SFA. 31" BFG All Terrain T/A KOs, genuine Walmart seat covers, "Dual" stereo, XM Radio, RB Headlight Harness w/ Sylvania SilverStars. Onboard air. Has been seafoamed to hell

08-11-2003, 10:06 PM	#21 (permalink)
3.4v6 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Daly City, CA Posts: 900	im thinking about taking off my running boards ... but where is a good place to get mud-flaps for the front? __________________ =Jason= 2001 Tacoma DC PreReunner SR5 (looks stock to me) S/C and some other crap

08-12-2003, 06:18 AM	#23 (permalink)
4RunnerFever Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 883	Thanks for all the feedback, looks like the majority sez keep em off so I'll try that for a while. So far the dirt and rock issues seems minimal as the fender flare extensions do a good job. __________________ 2004 Tacoma Double Cab, TRD Off-Road, PIAA fogs, ARE Shell, Yakima, etc. 4RunnerFever _______ GBNF: 1998-3rd Gen-4Runner, SR5, 4WD, TRD Supercharger, TRD Cat-Back, 3-inch Revtek Suspension Lift, 285/75-16 Revos, 4Crawler Offroad 1" body lift, Sonoran Trac Bar, Hayden Cooler, Hood Scoop, 'Outback' Mod, Optima 34R, Amsoil, Yakima, PIAA, etc. Sold to Mastacox.

08-12-2003, 06:29 AM	#24 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,544	Front Fender Flare extensions...mudflaps I have a 2000 4Runner SR5 4x4 that is black and there is nothing worse than chipped black paint, so I took off my running boards and added the front fender flare OEM extensions...mudflaps. They were $20/each at the stealership. On a 2nd generation you have to get the ones that the trucks used as well and they are about $45/each. Regardless, I like the fender flare look and the OEM look as well. Hope this helps! Brian __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

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