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Should I Get Fiberglass Fenders???

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by johnnyc8762, Dec 13, 2021.

  1. Dec 13, 2021 at 7:40 PM
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    johnnyc8762

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    What's up guys,
    I recently got a silver 2015 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double Cab w/ a 5' bed. I've been wanting to make it look more bad ass so I've strongly been considering getting some dope fiberglass fenders with either a 4.5" or 6" flare and also getting bedside fenders as well. The only thing holding me back is I have a mid travel suspension kit, not a long travel kit. Would it look stupid having prerunner style fenders on a truck with a mid travel kit? Has anyone tried this before?
     
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  2. Dec 14, 2021 at 4:56 AM
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    jbrnigan

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    If you're doing it for looks, who cares, just keep spending until you get the look you want! LOL
     
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  3. Dec 14, 2021 at 5:13 AM
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    Spacer’s :anonymous:
     
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  4. Dec 14, 2021 at 10:53 AM
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    Yes it will, yes they have. Drive around Garbage Grove or Redlands and you'll see what I mean.
     
  5. Dec 16, 2021 at 12:50 PM
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    what does ur truck look like
     
  6. Dec 16, 2021 at 12:50 PM
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    ????
     
  7. Dec 16, 2021 at 12:50 PM
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    Good point!
     
  8. Dec 16, 2021 at 1:04 PM
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    No. Not if you don't need fiberglass fenders.
     
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  9. Dec 16, 2021 at 1:10 PM
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    Yes
    no, it will look like you skipped leg day ie: it will make your truck look “ weak” if your wheels are tucked 4” inside the fenders
     
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  10. Dec 16, 2021 at 2:36 PM
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    10YSON

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    You'll need lots of wheel spacers to make it look right.
     
  11. Dec 17, 2021 at 4:56 PM
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    I wouldn't do it unless you went LT. Plus these fiberglass fenders all fit like crap. They look good from afar, but are far from good. Nothing beats OEM fitment where everything lines up nice and perfect.

    Having said that, it does look great. Here's mine :D

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    scs.br6_8_234ff17a2429e5afe3b8efe9f061388240ec3847.jpg
     
  12. Dec 17, 2021 at 5:36 PM
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    Dont do it man... Thats the equivalent of what those ricey civics do with their wide body kits. Unless youre into that then you do you.
     
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  13. Dec 17, 2021 at 5:42 PM
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    I am still on the fence if I think it was worth it on mine....like Vin said, fit and finish takes a lot of work

    I really liked mine just as much with fender flares but once I started I couldn't go back

     
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  14. Dec 17, 2021 at 5:44 PM
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    I better take a few more pics of this matte green, I am starting a new color change vinyl next week!
     
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  15. Dec 20, 2021 at 10:38 PM
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    sick truck!
     
  16. Dec 20, 2021 at 10:40 PM
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    sick build dude. matte green is dope. does that have a LT kit on it or mid travel
     
  17. Dec 20, 2021 at 11:21 PM
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    WormSquirts

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    Looks like it has stock lowers and even has the sway bar on still
     
  18. Dec 21, 2021 at 1:09 AM
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    Thanks man, it's actually just Toytecs 3" ultimate kit (not sure if they even offer it anymore) and an add a leaf in the rear

    I tell you what, you want to check out a crazy build, look at WorkSquirts!
     

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