Mud Flaps (opinions/install) - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

invinciblemalu · 09-04-2008, 09:58 AM

Hey guys, I'm an all-around newbie. Got my LE I4 a few weeks ago. It's Black and the only options i got were leather, tint, and spoiler. The only mod I have done is put on the exhaust tip. I was wondering if installing mud flaps would be much harder than that? I think I read that you have to drill it into the rear bumper, but would I have to remove it first? Also, I think I like the mudflaps (not the pvc ones, the color match ones) but what are some other opinions? I don't have the money for a body kit and I felt the mudflaps would improve the appearance, not to mention keep it a little cleaner. Thanks!

GT-R · 09-04-2008, 10:13 AM

I just installed my spoiler and mudflaps last weekend, no bumper or wheels removal required, if you know the trick.

njerald · 09-04-2008, 10:30 AM

Only girls have to remove the wheels..............or the bumper.

islandboy57 · 09-04-2008, 03:12 PM

I installed my own mud guards on my gen 5.5 - I didn't have to remove the tires.

I went with the black ones. I like how they look and more importantly they catch most of the crud kicked up.

ylen13 · 09-04-2008, 05:58 PM

I don't see any usefulness of mudslides so not sure why you want them and no it don't make your car look any different(standout on the road)

njerald · 09-04-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ylen13

I don't see any usefulness of mudslides so not sure why you want them and no it don't make your car look any different(standout on the road)

So don't get them if you don't get it..........

invinciblemalu · 09-05-2008, 12:15 AM

To me, it makes it look like the car is lower, and on another similar car I felt it looked a lot different (in a good way). Im going for form more than function, im only 18. But thanks for all your help.

touringcamry · 09-05-2008, 12:26 AM

I bought the color matched ones a while back. I think I took the rear wheels off because I couldn't get the drill to go in straight without doing so.

If you get any kind of body kit, it's unlikely to fit with the mud guards installed unless you modify the kit or mudguards.

invinciblemalu · 09-05-2008, 02:44 AM

Actually I was getting this as an alternative to the body kit. Those are nice and the look I'm going for. How much did you pay/where did you buy them from?
I saw some on ebay the other day, but can't find it anymore.

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Originally Posted by touringcamry

I bought the color matched ones a while back. I think I took the rear wheels off because I couldn't get the drill to go in straight without doing so.

If you get any kind of body kit, it's unlikely to fit with the mud guards installed unless you modify the kit or mudguards.

touringcamry · 09-05-2008, 03:02 AM

I got those 1-1/2 years ago so I don't remember.

The only thing I really remember is that it came from Texas.
I think I bought it from http://www.trdparts4u.com but I'm not certain.

98CamryLE · 09-06-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by touringcamry

I got those 1-1/2 years ago so I don't remember.

The only thing I really remember is that it came from Texas.
I think I bought it from http://www.trdparts4u.com but I'm not certain.

I also bought them from that website. I highly recommend them- good prices and quick shipment.

Here is the direct link to the page with the mudguards: http://www.trdparts4u.com/MC-CDCE-DA.aspx

Mudguards are a must for anyone who lives in a state where it snows often! They really do a good job at keeping the body clean. (They don't catch everything, but they catch most of it.)