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    Keep The Stones & Mud Off Your Side Steps

    Hi there,

    I fitted some 5 mm "Insertion Rubber" on the back end of the side steps & have virtually eliminated getting stones & mud thrown onto the side steps by the rear wheels.

    Below are links to photos & a template for the rubber.

    http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/v...PGUARDS002.jpg

    http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/v...PGUARDS003.jpg

    http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/v...DSTEMPLATE.jpg

    The rubbber is held in position by the existing mudflap screw & the inner edge is held by a nut & bolt.

    I screwed a strip of aluminium on the bottom of the rubber to clamp it to the side steps, without this, small grit got caught between the rubber & the step.

    The template should be printed on A4 paper, rotated to fit the page, however check it for fitment to your Prado before using it to cut the rubber.

    Best to use stainless screws.

    Tar Trek.
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  • #2
    Sorry TarTrek...............

    But the more mud & stones the better the adventure, I love cleaning/hosing this off
    while having a cold one & reliving the day just past.
    Bigben
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    Last edited by Bigben; 24-08-2012, 11:08 PM.
    2011 GX Blue Storm Auto D4D
    2" OME Lift, BFG AT's, Speedy Avalanche Wheels, ARB Bar, Safari Snorkle, Duel Batt Setup, TG150 Guard, TJM Side Steps, Tinted, Spotties, Draws, Rhino Platform, Recovery Points, Tin175 UBP.

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    • #3
      Very thoughtful of you to share your template for others to use/modify. Good work mate.

      Mike
      My build [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?25816-Mikes-150VX-Yes-it-s-another-silver-Prado[/url]

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      • #4
        That is a terrible idea, now my idea leave them as they r, get them very muddy, let wife and kids get dirty from the mud, keep commenting on their poor design and need to change them and tell the wife that TJM make better ones that won't fill up with mud and change them over!!

        No seriously thanks for sharing.



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        • #5
          Tar Trek,

          Thanks for sharing your idea and instructions.

          The mud doesn't bother me and to be truthful if I see any I don't avoid it lol One concern I have is you have secured two parts of the body that can move independently. Not a lot of movement but never the less they do. Over time this could cause issues. I would suggest the two bolt holes in the rubber and alloy on the step be elongated or at least a larger size and not too tight to allow for movement. Rubber it self will flex but on it's own It may not be enough. Other option is for the rubber to be a longer.

          Otherwise Great idea.

          Hazza
          Silver 120 Series Diesel GXL 2009 with Option Pack 2, king Springs 2" Lift with 'H' front spring, MT ATZ 4-RIB, Dual Battery, Deluxe ARB Bull-bar, Winch, Towbar, Anderson 50 amp plug at the rear, Weather Shields, Bonnet and Head Light Protectors, Rubber Mats inc Cargo mat, UHF Ariel, Portable Uniden UHF plugs into areal, On-board ARB Compressor, Brains Black Box TG150 Protector, Rear Black Duck Seat Covers.

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          • #6
            Great idea! I've been wanting to do the same on the 120 but the rear door prevents this.

            Hazza, the parts Tar Trek has screwed the rubber into moves together. So there's no issues with the rubber being torn apart.

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