Mudflap Problem Solved ?

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My apologies Silvo, I moved the photo it in Photobucket hence lost, I've learnt something else today, Photos now back cheers Casper

never a problem.

thanks, i have the same mud pattern.. and that is exactly where the rocks fly.

dan

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I will need Toyota to do the mod and respray the under side.

This is the result of 1 trip away.

[Silvo Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Silvo]

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have you spoken with them yet derek? i'd be keen to hear their response.

i intend on mentioning this in my 10k service

dan

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have you spoken with them yet derek? i'd be keen to hear their response.

i intend on mentioning this in my 10k service

dan

I am about 2k from my next service and will be making a list for them, I will post what happens later.

The chipping is so bad they will need to replace the rear bumper as I don't think it can be sandpapered back.

Regards

Derek

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wow that is bad, no amount of clear will protect that. I wonder if Toyota will say that raising the car by 50mm and fitting slightly larger tyres is outside the design parameters of the oem mudflap, therefore not their problem.
Still they should know people will do that and provide an alternative.

Is there any other damage ie behind the front tyres?

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wow that is bad, no amount of clear will protect that. I wonder if Toyota will say that raising the car by 50mm and fitting slightly larger tyres is outside the design parameters of the oem mudflap, therefore not their problem.
Still they should know people will do that and provide an alternative.

Is there any other damage ie behind the front tyres?

I have used a ruler and a straight edge and 60% of the damage would occur with standard height.

No damage to the side steps or front panels, others on the same trip lost sidesteps, especially crossing the Pascoe and at Gunshot.

Regards

Derek

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I recently had the rear bumper on my Liberty resprayed, that was $450. Remove, refit and spray. A new bumper was $350, which I didn`t need. Claimed it on Novated lease.

Guessing here, but removing and refitting the Prado panel would most likely cost more and then add spraying, ~~ around $550-$650 maybe.
That`s if they can use the same bumper.

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are those Hilux mudflaps stiff or do they are have a bit of flexibility in them, if they are too stiff I can see them getting ripped off pretty easily

[Tar Trek Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Tar Trek]

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Hi there,

The HiLux mudflaps are reasonably stiff, not a real problem for me as I only travel on the bitumen or gravel roads in National Parks.

Although caution should be exercised when reversing up to gutters.

Prime use of vehicle is towing our caravan.

Cost of a rear bar for a Prado 150 is $556-50 (inc GST).

No change from a Grand, maybe even more to replace & paint.

Tar Trek

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had the car tinted yesterday and asked about a protector film for the rear. They have a .5mm film they typically use as a bonnet protector which they fitted at the rear end for me.
The cost was included in the tinting and the whole job came in under $400, so not sure how much that bit was.
I appreciate that a .5mm film isn`t going to protect it from the big rocks, but its better than nothing. Also this film can be removed and replaced if its starts to suffer too much damage.
Its hardly noticeable and blends in really well. It looks more obvious in the photos than in real life.

If I was to go on a big trip that involved a lot of high speed driving on gravel roads I could always stick some gaffa tape over it, especially on the underside.
I did that when I rode the motorbike around Australia and it worked really well, it came off easily after 8 weeks on the fairing and left no damage.
As a short term fix for anyone, you could just try some gaffa tape, when heading on a trip. Would suggest you try in on an inconspicuous spot first and leave in on for a couple of weeks though.

here is a couple of photos

[karrathaprado2 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close karrathaprado2]

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Not bad...I was thinking about some that rubber ute tray spray if you could colour match?

[lissted Member Find all posts View Profile Close lissted]

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Hi guys
Just went to Toyota this arvo in regards to rear bumper damage from rocks. Ours looks similar to Dereks. By an off chance a standard height, standard tyre Prado pulled in right behind me so I showed the service manager the mud spray on their rear bar. He took photos of both cars and said he would have to send it off to Toyota. He was very helpfull in saying rather than just fixing it they need a solution so it doesn't keep happening. I told him about the Hilux mudflaps mentioned in this forum (well done) and he said this is the answers toyota look for to sove these sort of claims. I let him know my car will be in for service in a week so I will see if we have an answer then.
Thanks
Peter

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went for a drive over the weekend, rear clear protector film worked well at protecting the rear end.
But the front is very annoying, they spray hits the bottom curve on the door. I wouldn`t mind so much if its just the sil, but the bottom curve on the door. That is ridiculous.
I want bigger mudflaps

[gympiebrowns Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close gympiebrowns]

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went in for 10k service and enquired about the mudflap issue and the service manager said he had not recieved any advise from toyota re the issue???? got quote to replace the flaps with hilux ones and its $105/corner mmmmmm

[Silvo Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Silvo]

Re: Mudflap Problem Solved ?

went in for 10k service and enquired about the mudflap issue and the service manager said he had not recieved any advise from toyota re the issue???? got quote to replace the flaps with hilux ones and its $105/corner mmmmmm

might have to wait a little longer.. !