Hey, I have an '87 Runner with running boards that I don't believe are stock. They were butt ugly so I dropped them and it now looks great. Do you think I have to worry about mud flaps now? It would look better without them but I don't know if I'll get some scratches from flying rocks. Anyone know anything?

 

Well I like a nice paint job as much as the next guy, but its a four wheel drive Its gonna get scratches.

But if you are really worried about it I don't really think it will make THAT big of a difference, but I could be wrong.

 

If the paint is nice, it will get chiped to hell without mud flaps. It depends on how many miles you put on it though. It take a while for major damage. If you don't drive it more than 3k a year I wouln't wory about it.

 

Hahaha, I get about 3,000 miles in 6 months. I guess here come the mud flaps. :pat:

 

3000 in 6 months?!? I must drive a lot, I average AT LEAST a 1000 a month

 

I've gotten pulled over, once, for not having mud flaps.

 

Get mud flaps! You'll save your paint and they cost only ~$10 at Pepboys!

-- andrey