[yonglee09]

first of all, thanks to Mike's TSB, my avalon runs great!

secondly, i am trying to upgrade the look on car by adding the side molding & painted mudguard. I tried doing it from dealer, but they are freaggin charging around 450 just for molding parts & installation + another 250 for mudguard parts and installation.

i was able to find the colored side molding for 75 bucks + 78 bucks for all 4 mudguards.

NOW my question, is it easy to install the side molding & mudguard? Let me know please!

thanks!!

 

[inov8]

I have installed both.
The rear mudguards involve drilling 2 holes (into plastic, not metal), most easily done if the wheel & tire assembly is removed. Other than that, no special skills or tools are required.
Installing the side molding requires patience and care, since you only get one shot at placing them correctly. I recommend a helper, painter's masking tape, and a long straight edge (such as an 8 foot carpenter's level).
You can view some installation instructions at: http://members.cox.net/n0v8or/nerf_strip_install.pdf

 

[Tom in Tacoma]

I installed the mud guards on mine. It's very easy. You're provided with the hardware needed and only need to drill two holes into plastic. Just like Inov8 - I'd recommend removing the rear wheels. The front's are fine if you just turn the wheel out of the way.

I think they look great as well!

 

[jsseibel]

first of all, thanks to Mike's TSB, my avalon runs great!

secondly, i am trying to upgrade the look on car by adding the side molding & painted mudguard. I tried doing it from dealer, but they are freaggin charging around 450 just for molding parts & installation + another 250 for mudguard parts and installation.

i was able to find the colored side molding for 75 bucks + 78 bucks for all 4 mudguards.

NOW my question, is it easy to install the side molding & mudguard? Let me know please!

thanks!!

Where did you purchase the mud guards?

 

[yonglee09]

thank you inov & tom for the help. I will go purchase them and give it a try!

and the link to purchase this parts are from the link below

http://www.trdparts4u.com/MC-CEHA-DA.aspx

 

[Tom in Tacoma]

thank you inov & tom for the help. I will go purchase them and give it a try!

and the link to purchase this parts are from the link below

http://www.trdparts4u.com/MC-CEHA-DA.aspx

That's actually where I bought mine from. It's Toyota of Dallas. You can get the same deal from any of the Toyota dealerships that advertise on eBay.

 

[samvirginia]

hi a question for u

first of all, thanks to Mike's TSB, my avalon runs great!

secondly, i am trying to upgrade the look on car by adding the side molding & painted mudguard. I tried doing it from dealer, but they are freaggin charging around 450 just for molding parts & installation + another 250 for mudguard parts and installation.

i was able to find the colored side molding for 75 bucks + 78 bucks for all 4 mudguards.

NOW my question, is it easy to install the side molding & mudguard? Let me know please!

thanks!!

would u plz tell me where did u buy the side moldings? i ve tried numerous sites couldnt find them. any recommendations? thank you

 

[inov8]

http://www.toyota-parts.com/
Click on "Avalon"
Click on model year 2005, 2006 or 2007
Click on Toyota Avalon Accessories>Body Side Molding
or Toyota Avalon Accessories>Mudguards

Another source for body side moldings:
http://www.dawn-ent.com/
Click on more, then Toyota, and then Avalon;
Near the bottom of the next page, click on Painted Body Side Molding:Avalon 2005 & Up Part No. FE-AVA05

 

[samvirginia]

http://www.toyota-parts.com/
Click on "Avalon"
Click on model year 2005, 2006 or 2007
Click on Toyota Avalon Accessories>Body Side Molding
or Toyota Avalon Accessories>Mudguards

Another source for body side moldings:
http://www.dawn-ent.com/
Click on more, then Toyota, and then Avalon;
Near the bottom of the next page, click on Painted Body Side Molding:Avalon 2005 & Up Part No. FE-AVA05

hay thanks inov, also if u can or somebdy can help me out this as well, what about the body kits to make my avalone a little sportier , i just saw a couple of them on the net and they look very nice, where can one find them and how to instll them?