Mudflap Problem Solved ?

[Pilbara prowler Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Pilbara prowler]

I went to my dealer today who initially suggested that he had no idea what I was talking about. When I mentioned that, having read this thread, it seemed Toyota has recognised the problem he quite quickly said that he's not sure that he has any new longer mud guards in stock but would find out and call me back. He finished by saying that the replacement would be done at the service centre at the expense of Toyota as it is an "identified problem". Quite clearly they are trying not to advertise their responsibility!

[Riv39 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Riv39]

I went to my dealer today who initially suggested that he had no idea what I was talking about. When I mentioned that, having read this thread, it seemed Toyota has recognised the problem he quite quickly said that he's not sure that he has any new longer mud guards in stock but would find out and call me back. He finished by saying that the replacement would be done at the service centre at the expense of Toyota as it is an "identified problem". Quite clearly they are trying not to advertise their responsibility!

I'm still amazed at the different attitude from different dealers. Some see this as a chance to get some extra cash for some warranty work and some seem to want to protect Toyota Aus from outlaying cash!

[Riv39 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Riv39]

Kakadaz, wow really shows the inadequacies of the original design!

[Ryzz Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ryzz]

I have now installed my SR5 mudflaps over the originals....looks and works well although may get some longer factory ones once there in stock but in the meantime these will protect my new bumper thats about to be replaced by insurance.







Sorry about the crap quality phone photos...

The only problem with the Hilux flaps, compared to the now unavailable Gravel Rush flaps, is they are not flexabile, so whilst they are great on the road, if you get any major flex in the back end, you will tear them off. I lost one of the gravel rush flaps and replaced it with a Hilux flap as a temporary work around, and tore it off on a 4wd trip when the back corner flexed to the ground.

Dont get me wrong, not knocking it, seeing as there is no other replacement available at this time

[rptdprado Member Find all posts View Profile Close rptdprado]

Guys,

Sorry if this question has been asked before. Will Toyota replace the mudflaps with the new design even if you don't have any stonechips etc on the body ? If so what is the process ?

cheers

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

Guys,

Sorry if this question has been asked before. Will Toyota replace the mudflaps with the new design even if you don't have any stonechips etc on the body ? If so what is the process ?

cheers

Hi rpdtprado,

When I asked for mine I was told NO, as my vehicle was not damaged.

My reply "that can be arranged & the repairs to the damage will also be done at Toyota's expense".

Mine are on order Ex Japan.

Tar Trek.

[KAKADAZ Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close KAKADAZ]

The only problem with the Hilux flaps, compared to the now unavailable Gravel Rush flaps, is they are not flexabile, so whilst they are great on the road, if you get any major flex in the back end, you will tear them off. I lost one of the gravel rush flaps and replaced it with a Hilux flap as a temporary work around, and tore it off on a 4wd trip when the back corner flexed to the ground.

Dont get me wrong, not knocking it, seeing as there is no other replacement available at this time

Mine are very soft and rubbery much softer than the genuine mud flap...mine were cheap ebay (genuine apparently direct from Thailand) and cost $134 for four.

[Ryzz Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ryzz]

Mine are very soft and rubbery much softer than the genuine mud flap...mine were cheap ebay (genuine apparently direct from Thailand) and cost $134 for four.

Interesting mine are almost solid with almost no flex, probably harder then stock flaps.

[KAKADAZ Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close KAKADAZ]

Interesting mine are almost solid with almost no flex, probably harder then stock flaps.

Very odd mine probably are a dodgey copy but ok in the end lol. Their very flexible and just feel like soft rubber.

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Kakadaz, wow really shows the inadequacies of the original design!

Very inadequate mate WAY too short.

[Riv39 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Riv39]

Guys,

Sorry if this question has been asked before. Will Toyota replace the mudflaps with the new design even if you don't have any stonechips etc on the body ? If so what is the process ?

cheers

Mine are being replaced under warranty and I have no damage. Only problem thus far is the new set turned up from Japan with one incorrect size (old size) in the box.......back to waiting for a new complete set to be shipped.

Word of advice, make sure they check the box before ringing you to book the car in!

[noahboy Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close noahboy]

we had the mudflaps replaced by a dealer in perth recently , as have been waiting for them to come in for a couple of months , the wife took it to get done and when she got home i can not really tell the difference , the front looks longer , but the rear , not sure , has any one got a picture or measurements of the new flaps installed , mine hang down from the car rear 80mm and the front 100mm , if i am near a toyota dealer today i will call in to see a 2011 150 if they have them installed

cheers

[krypto Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close krypto]

I had my mudflaps replaced a few weeks ago before a trip away. Now water drips along the rear mudflap whenever the rear aircon is running, they must have moved/left off a drainage pipe.

Nearly had a heart attack when I first saw it as we were a long way from anywhere and I thought it might be a fuel leak.

[Si & Rae Member Find all posts View Profile Close Si & Rae]

mine hang down from the car rear 80mm and the front 100mm

Noahboy, Our August 2011 build has the new mud flaps on it and they are about 100mm for the front and 150mm for the rear.

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I thought 80mm rear sounded short. You would have thought whoever changed them may have noticed the new ones were the same length as the ones coming off.