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After removing my running boards, I needed mudflaps, bad. However, being the frugal person that I am, I did not want to spend $75 at the dealer for front mud flaps.

I found an excellent alternative. At Pep Boys, they sell mudflaps for $8 including tax. They are called "Groboski Long Life Duraflex Splash Guards."

There are slight modifications that need to be done, and you have to have a good eye to get them on straight. All you need is a hacksaw or x-acto knife, a drill, and a little patience. The existing bolts are used to hold them on. If you dont cut the flaps, they will rub.

Picture #1:

This is what they look like installed.

Picture #2:

Here is what they look like from the side.

Picture #3:

This picture will give you a good idea as to what the cut should look like. Again, if you dont cut them like this, they will rub when you turn.

For $8 and a 1/2 hour worth of work, I have what I consider good looking front flaps. The install is a breeze, and once you get one flap correctly cut and the holes drilled, you can use that flap as a template for the other flap.

jalaber

Nice job, Looks factory to me

Gene

Damn! That really works nicely! They look a lot like the Tacoma flaps. Good job! It does pay to be frugal!

Bob K

They look really good, I have been thinking about the same thing for my 2000. I have the factory fender flares on it so I am not sure how that will change things, but it gives me some ideas.

Thanks

TDiddy

Looks good, I'm heading to Pep Boys on my lunch break!

Los Gatos?

Little piece of rubber: $75.
Ahhhh the joys of capitalism.

rimpainter.com

I am just glad I dont have a Tacoma, the dealer wanted $70 A PIECE FOR THEM! Are you kidding me?

jx94148

That turned out really well. I love being frugal.

$75 for a pair of mudflaps that were probably made in China is an outrage. How can that possibly be justified? Who pays that much for them? I'd love to go on a 2000 word rampage about economics but i'll spare you and my keyboard.

TDiddy

Man, what a deal. $6.99, came to $7.57 with tax. Instead of the plain ones, I went with the ones that say 4X4 on them. They were the same price, and look pretty close to Taco mud flaps!

Incidentally, I did notice that Pep Boys had custom molded flaps, similar to what JA lists in his write up. Dealer charges $75, these were $29.99 for the set. They had different models based on your vehicle.

lbb-1

http://www.highlandinteractive.com/category.asp?id=143

rimpainter.com

Great find lbb!!

I looked all over for some web info on these flaps!

lbb-1

Thanks
I'm going with the 12x18, since I'll be up grading to 12x12.50x15.

later

UKMyers

Crap I paid $70 for my Yota flaps from a stealership

PutzRunner

WOW $8.00 is well within my budget.

The wife just said she didn't care what I did to the
4Runner as long as I don't put flames down the
side.

I think I will pull the running boards. Win the Stubbs.
New mud flaps. Deckplate mod. ISR mod. Electric Fan.
Super Charger. OME Lift. New Tires.

Wait A Minute..................................where is the money coming
from?????

Anyone want to buy a 2000 Avalon. She'll never notice it is
gone!!!!!!

Sorry I got carried away.

lbb-1

http://www.automotiveinteriors.com/a...lashguards.htm

Here ya go

Fink

Sounds like I will be going to Autozone tomorrow, we don't have a Pep Boys around here.

We only have Autozone and O'Reilly...oh yeah, and Wal-Mart...jk.

I'll let ya know what I find at Autozone and I can see how they compare!

Thanks all, looks like I will be rippin off the boards here soon!

2001Millrunner

JAOS flaps for $400

Little piece of rubber with metal sheet on bottom: JAOS flaps for $400!!!!

Fink

JAOS is WAYY overpriced...

OBVIOUSLY!!

I haven't gotten the boards off yet, haven't had time. I might do it eventually but I'm not gonna be doing any serious off-roading for a while yet anyway.

400 bucks for freakin MUD FLAPS????

LMAO

2001Millrunner

if they took out 1 zero from their price, i swear i'll buy everysingle that was manufactured by them hehe. ah...the wishful thinkings:cry:

ravencr

Looks great man! I've got to do it too, and I was wondering if you made a cardbaord template or anything similar for the cut?

Chris