Running Boards are off!

99runner4me · 04-05-2005, 05:09 PM

Took them off last Sunday. I must admit, the truck does look a lot better. I have almost fallen flat on my face twice so far since being off. It'll take time getting use to not having them, I suppose. Wife, dogs & baby hasn't gotten in yet. We'll see how it works.

Now, question is. What are you using in place of front mud flaps?

Aftermarket or Toyota stock? Pics if available please. Thanks!

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4unner4life · 04-05-2005, 05:55 PM

I was just thinking about how odd 98 4runner would look witht the runner boards off and no mud flap. I think im gonna take mine off this weekend.

4unner4life · 04-05-2005, 05:57 PM

got ne pics with them off

Bob_98SR5 · 04-05-2005, 05:58 PM

99,

depends on what kind of fender flare trim you have. is it the thin silver one? or the thicker, sr5 style? or the limited? in all cases, toyota sells front mud flaps. call anyone of the numerous online toyota part stores and ask for a quote.

bob

tomrunner · 04-05-2005, 06:42 PM

See my avitar or click the link below to see bigger pics of mine w/out runnning boards...

At my local Toyota dealer:30 bucks a piece for each mud flap. If you have chrome fender trim then it is about 50 bucks a piece for each side.

tomrunner

99runner4me · 04-06-2005, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5

99,

depends on what kind of fender flare trim you have. is it the thin silver one? or the thicker, sr5 style? or the limited? in all cases, toyota sells front mud flaps. call anyone of the numerous online toyota part stores and ask for a quote.

bob

I have the one with the "thin silver" trim. It would be nice to have one to go along with the trim of the vehicle though.

My99 · 04-06-2005, 09:35 AM

Anyone have a limited and take the running boards off while leaving the flares on there? If so, I'd like to see some pics. I've considered it for a while. When my brother knocked a hole in the side of my running board while knocking ice chucks off of it, I became a little more interested in the idea.

Mickdady · 04-06-2005, 09:49 AM

Here is mine with running boards off. I ordered two new mudflaps from 1sttoyotaparts.com

Vtec_Killer · 04-06-2005, 09:54 AM

I'm going to take off my boards by the summer time.

I'll be replacing them with something from here.

http://www.stubbswelding.com/rocksliders.htm

green91runner · 04-06-2005, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99runner4me

I have almost fallen flat on my face twice so far since being off. It'll take time getting use to not having them...

haha, i know exactly what you mean, only took twice though... i hope/think thats a sign that we humans are an intelligent race

TDiddy · 04-06-2005, 10:00 AM

Look for my writeup on board removal and mud flap install. I paid about $8 for mine.

TStango · 04-06-2005, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99runner4me

I have the one with the "thin silver" trim. It would be nice to have one to go along with the trim of the vehicle though.

I have a pair if you are interested. I ordered from my local dealer by accident and got stuck with them. They fit with the thin "silver trim" but I have the plastic SR5 flares. I installed them and ran them for a week before taking them off and reordering the correct ones for my rig.
Let me know if you want them. I think I paid $46 a piece for them. I'll take $40 for the pair.

99runner4me · 04-06-2005, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickdady

Here is mine with running boards off. I ordered two new mudflaps from 1sttoyotaparts.com

Looks good, Mike!

How much did the pair of mudflaps end-up costing?

Mickdady · 04-06-2005, 10:47 AM

I can't remember but I know it wasn't cheap. I think $32 a piece or something like that. I found some at local junkyards for cheap but they were pretty beat up and I am anal about my truck so I went new.

Ironmike4x4 · 04-06-2005, 12:36 PM

I have an SR5 trim package and just bought a black pair of mudflaps from Advance Auto, they have the 4x4 logo on them so I like them. BTW welcome to the running without runningboards club!

ROOFGOOF · 04-06-2005, 01:26 PM

My picture page shows my 99 limited with the boards off... I now just need to get a lift on it !

***midiwall*** · 04-06-2005, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My99

Anyone have a limited and take the running boards off while leaving the flares on there?

All of my pics are like that...

http://midiwall.com/4Runner/
(the header pic on that page isn't bad, then wander the "dirt" pics too)

Mud flap wise, I spent $10 at GI Joes and got pretty happy.

The running boards come off real easy, so it's quick to change your mind. I'd suggest pulling them off just one side, stand back for a look, and.... I'd bet you'll take them off the other side.

My99 · 04-06-2005, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROOFGOOF

My picture page shows my 99 limited with the boards off... I now just need to get a lift on it !

Our rigs are identicle (aside from your add-ons). I like the look! I think I'll be doing that modification soon. The only reason I haven't yet is because hauling old folks and short folks (women) is tough enough even with the running boards.

ROOFGOOF · 04-06-2005, 03:16 PM

I have fun watching my wife climb in and out now without the running boards... I cant wait till I lift it up 4-5 inches

awoods · 04-06-2005, 09:43 PM

I just got some at the ol autoparts store. I think the were around 6 bucks or something. just screw um in. i have the thicker trim. My back ones looked funny being all long and everything so i cut them and trimmed them shorter. saw someones rig that did that awhile ago. mine looks fine, works fine and cheap. I have a black 4runner though so i dont know if it would look different with the cheapo black mudflaps for the front. just my two cents. i will try and get pics up.

99runner4me · 04-07-2005, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TStango

I have a pair if you are interested. I ordered from my local dealer by accident and got stuck with them. They fit with the thin "silver trim" but I have the plastic SR5 flares. I installed them and ran them for a week before taking them off and reordering the correct ones for my rig.
Let me know if you want them. I think I paid $46 a piece for them. I'll take $40 for the pair.

PM'd you about those mud flaps!

X-AWDriver · 04-07-2005, 08:46 AM

I got lucky and mine didn't come with factory running boards so I already had the stock flaps but they could be wider since the coverage is just average even on 265s.

terryjmatthew · 04-07-2005, 08:56 AM

Anyone have pics of 01-up Limited flares/ no running boards? (ie. Limited flares w/o door mldgs)
Thanks,
Matthew

04-05-2005, 05:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
4unner4life Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 554	I was just thinking about how odd 98 4runner would look witht the runner boards off and no mud flap. I think im gonna take mine off this weekend. __________________ -1998 4runner, Sonoran Steel #1 lift, 1" bl, 33x12.50 bfg a/t on black rims, custom dual exhaust with a vortex. -and a fast yz 125 -Daniel

04-05-2005, 05:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
4unner4life Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 554	got ne pics with them off __________________ -1998 4runner, Sonoran Steel #1 lift, 1" bl, 33x12.50 bfg a/t on black rims, custom dual exhaust with a vortex. -and a fast yz 125 -Daniel

04-05-2005, 06:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
tomrunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 43	See my avitar or click the link below to see bigger pics of mine w/out runnning boards... At my local Toyota dealer:30 bucks a piece for each mud flap. If you have chrome fender trim then it is about 50 bucks a piece for each side. tomrunner __________________ 96 SR5 2WD 4Runner-'02 Headlights and Tailights, Side signals, Clear running lights, Bilstein Shocks, Pilot fog lights, tint, removed running boards and pinstriping, Kenwood deck, K&N FIPK, Flex-a-lite electric cooling fan Last edited by tomrunner; 04-05-2005 at 06:48 PM.

04-06-2005, 09:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
My99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 1,111	Anyone have a limited and take the running boards off while leaving the flares on there? If so, I'd like to see some pics. I've considered it for a while. When my brother knocked a hole in the side of my running board while knocking ice chucks off of it, I became a little more interested in the idea. __________________ Kyle H Current Yota: 86 4Runner - Daily Beater

04-06-2005, 09:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mickdady Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mill Creek, Washington Posts: 649	Here is mine with running boards off. I ordered two new mudflaps from 1sttoyotaparts.com __________________ - Mike 2007 Tacoma DC TRD ARB bumper, XD9000, 285/75/16 procomp xterrains (3ply), 16x8 4.5" backspacing, OME 886s, Dakar leafs

04-05-2005, 05:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	99, depends on what kind of fender flare trim you have. is it the thin silver one? or the thicker, sr5 style? or the limited? in all cases, toyota sells front mud flaps. call anyone of the numerous online toyota part stores and ask for a quote. bob

04-06-2005, 09:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
Vtec_Killer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 168	I'm going to take off my boards by the summer time. I'll be replacing them with something from here. http://www.stubbswelding.com/rocksliders.htm __________________ 2001 Audi Imola S4 95 Toyota 4Runner Limited SR5 1986 740 GLE Volvo "Marines I see as two breeds, Rottweilers or Dobermans, because Marines come in two varieties, big and mean, or skinny and mean. They're aggressive on the attack and tenacious on defense. They've got really short hair and they always go for the throat." - Adm. "Jay" R. Stark, USN

04-06-2005, 10:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
TDiddy Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 7,113	Look for my writeup on board removal and mud flap install. I paid about $8 for mine.

04-06-2005, 10:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
Mickdady Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mill Creek, Washington Posts: 649	I can't remember but I know it wasn't cheap. I think $32 a piece or something like that. I found some at local junkyards for cheap but they were pretty beat up and I am anal about my truck so I went new. __________________ - Mike 2007 Tacoma DC TRD ARB bumper, XD9000, 285/75/16 procomp xterrains (3ply), 16x8 4.5" backspacing, OME 886s, Dakar leafs

04-06-2005, 01:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
ROOFGOOF Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HARFORD COUNTY, Maryland Posts: 803	My picture page shows my 99 limited with the boards off... I now just need to get a lift on it ! __________________ 1999 Toyota 4Runner limited 4x4,BFG's 285/75/16's. Land Cruiser wheels. 2inch 4crawler BL, Factory Locker, 4inch ProComp front IFS lift, front LC coils on the rear with LC shocks. Original owner.18-19-mpg highway. 2007 Dodge Mega Cab 4x4, Mineral Gray, 5.9L Cummins. SMARTY JR, Mufler delete, Silencer ring MIA, SIRIUS. PICTURES OF RIGS http://community.webshots.com/user/roofgoof Owner of 1970 Pontiac GTO JUDGE

04-06-2005, 03:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
ROOFGOOF Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HARFORD COUNTY, Maryland Posts: 803	I have fun watching my wife climb in and out now without the running boards... I cant wait till I lift it up 4-5 inches __________________ 1999 Toyota 4Runner limited 4x4,BFG's 285/75/16's. Land Cruiser wheels. 2inch 4crawler BL, Factory Locker, 4inch ProComp front IFS lift, front LC coils on the rear with LC shocks. Original owner.18-19-mpg highway. 2007 Dodge Mega Cab 4x4, Mineral Gray, 5.9L Cummins. SMARTY JR, Mufler delete, Silencer ring MIA, SIRIUS. PICTURES OF RIGS http://community.webshots.com/user/roofgoof Owner of 1970 Pontiac GTO JUDGE

04-06-2005, 09:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
awoods Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 103	I just got some at the ol autoparts store. I think the were around 6 bucks or something. just screw um in. i have the thicker trim. My back ones looked funny being all long and everything so i cut them and trimmed them shorter. saw someones rig that did that awhile ago. mine looks fine, works fine and cheap. I have a black 4runner though so i dont know if it would look different with the cheapo black mudflaps for the front. just my two cents. i will try and get pics up. __________________ My Pics! http://img193.imageshack.us/img_view...offroad0xq.jpg 1997 Black 4runner Sr5 265/75/16 Yokohama Geolander +2 American racing renegade black rims 4" deckplate mod tinted windows Carbon Fiber black altezza tail lights Thule bike rack

04-07-2005, 08:46 AM	#22 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,177	I got lucky and mine didn't come with factory running boards so I already had the stock flaps but they could be wider since the coverage is just average even on 265s. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

04-07-2005, 08:56 AM	#23 (permalink)
terryjmatthew Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Auburn, Al Posts: 1,331	Anyone have pics of 01-up Limited flares/ no running boards? (ie. Limited flares w/o door mldgs) Thanks, Matthew __________________ -Matthew http://www.yotatech.com/f79/terryjma...rofile-103826/ TLCA # 17870

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