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Old 12-16-2008, 08:59 AM
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these fender flares aren't factory are they?
wondering 'cause i'm thinking about buying this truck. good price, but why would somebody do that to their 4runner? did toyota ever make them like this?
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they look like my stock ones from my 85

i think they are stock
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They look factory to me, but i am not sure.
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Pretty sure those are stock SR5 flares.
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yes those are stock, they are chrome trim pieces that are useless as a "flare"

I have those on my ride
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There were the no flares on the base and then the SR5s had either the chrome/rubber strip or the skinny black plastic flares or the painted widebody on the Limiteds.
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Whatever they are, its time to take em off, along with those running boards.
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yep those are oem i had some on my truck tell a tree decided i should take them off and ripped one off so the rest came off looks much cleaner imho
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Originally Posted by X-AWDriver
There were the no flares on the base and then the SR5s had either the chrome/rubber strip or the skinny black plastic flares or the painted widebody on the Limiteds.
I know there not "flares" like the op is saying...But if your saying theres no trim on base models...
hmm..
This is my dads (see sig)

And the chrome fender trim is stock..




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I love a trimless white or silver 3rd Gen 4runner. Probably my favorite of all generations
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Originally Posted by stagger_lee
I love a trimless white or silver 3rd Gen 4runner. Probably my favorite of all generations
This?

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BTW those look factory...take them off!
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Originally Posted by deines97runnah
This?

Swap in some sliders for the running boards and DROOL! Beauty! I saw yours awhile back D and it was love at first sight.
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Thanks man. Sliders will get put on in the spring with the 33's and some armor. But i love that i have no flares, only problem with that is i have to run 10.5's or 11.5's because the state law requires that you wheels can only go 1/2'' outside of your fenders.
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Even with mud flaps?
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yup 75% sure
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well stated
Originally Posted by X-AWDriver
There were the no flares on the base and then the SR5s had either the chrome/rubber strip or the skinny black plastic flares or the painted widebody on the Limiteds.
perfect summary of the flare options

outstanding! thanks
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Originally Posted by scuba
I know there not "flares" like the op is saying...But if your saying theres no trim on base models...
hmm..
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This thread is based on 3rd gen 4Runners, not 2nd gens.
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Originally Posted by X-AWDriver
There were the no flares on the base and then the SR5s had either the chrome/rubber strip or the skinny black plastic flares or the painted widebody on the Limiteds.
All dependant on the sub-generation (96-98, 99-00, 01-02) of the 3rd generations.
Seems like sometimes it was a crap shoot on what you got yet for some sub-gens certain combo's were more prevalent.
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The base models did have options and I think the skinny black flares could be had on the base models.


This is my dads (see sig)


Hmmm,I think that chrome trim might be aftermarket and i don't remember 4Runners having the rubber door trim to protect for door dinks.
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