Installed ARK Micro Flares

[tptpgogogo]

How are these working out for you? I am looking to possibly add these on my TRD Sport. I don't do any off roading and use as a daily driver. I am having issues with some chipping but mostly road grime that is thrown down the sides. I do prefer this smaller look as well and just wanted to make sure they actually help.

Same I live in the city and don't do any off roading. Like some replies in here saying that while it doesn't help if you drive on somewhere muddy, I certainly do think these flares does make a difference since my truck is white and I can tell the slightest dirties being kicked up. But again I'm not exactly running a set of overly big swampers so that could be the reason.

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[Jevans77]

Same I live in the city and don't do any off roading. Like some replies in here saying that while it doesn't help if you drive on somewhere muddy, I certainly do think these flares does make a difference since my truck is white and I can tell the slightest dirties being kicked up. But again I'm not exactly running a set of overly big swampers so that could be the reason.

I pulled the trigger and ordered these. Think they will help some and i definitely think they look good.

 

[Kdbradley85]

I didn't have any problem using the hardwares that came with the flares, the holes lined up so I had nothing to complain about. Enjoy!

Yeah, not much luck… maybe there’s a difference between the hardware on the TRD Off Road vs the Sport, but these don’t seem to wanna work. On the driver’s side front (it’s actually the same issue at all four wheel wells), there is a hump on the flare just below where you’d put the first bolt/screw. This prevents the “guard” from sitting flush. The screws they provide are also a different thread pitch than what the factory grommets want to accept (they state this in their instructions too) and it’s pretty dang difficult to get the new hardware into the existing grommets, but this could also be due to the extremely low temps outside right now. I might give it another go in the daylight tomorrow, but I can totally see where the negative reviews are coming from. I’d sure love to know the profit margins on products like these!

 

[tptpgogogo]

Yeah, not much luck… maybe there’s a difference between the hardware on the TRD Off Road vs the Sport, but these don’t seem to wanna work. On the driver’s side front (it’s actually the same issue at all four wheel wells), there is a hump on the flare just below where you’d put the first bolt/screw. This prevents the “guard” from sitting flush. The screws they provide are also a different thread pitch than what the factory grommets want to accept (they state this in their instructions too) and it’s pretty dang difficult to get the new hardware into the existing grommets, but this could also be due to the extremely low temps outside right now. I might give it another go in the daylight tomorrow, but I can totally see where the negative reviews are coming from. I’d sure love to know the profit margins on products like these!

So I can’t speak for the temperature issue because I’m located in Hawaii and it’s in the 80s here, I do think it’s going to be a factor here because of the flush issue you’re experiencing. The guard while looks to be rigid it is somewhat elastic that once my pieces are screwed in it, and I’m unsure of the wording here, molds around the uneven areas.

I would provide close up pictures but I’m at work, maybe someone who installed it can verify what I’m trying to say?

 

[Kdbradley85]

So I can’t speak for the temperature issue because I’m located in Hawaii and it’s in the 80s here, I do think it’s going to be a factor here because of the flush issue you’re experiencing. The guard while looks to be rigid it is somewhat elastic that once my pieces are screwed in it, and I’m unsure of the wording here, molds around the uneven areas.

I would provide close up pictures but I’m at work, maybe someone who installed it can verify what I’m trying to say?

I get what you’re saying. The holes line up just fine. It’s just a matter of getting the screws started that’s challenging. I did put one on (front driver’s side), and the plastic did bend a bit. I kinda wish it was a cleaner fit though. I also lost daylight and patience very quickly, so I’m definitely gonna give it another try tomorrow. My tires are also a bit oversized like yours, and the Allen key wasn’t giving me a whole lot of leverage to force the screw in with the limited amount of working space due to the big ‘ol tire in the way.

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