Thanks for that, exactly what I was looking for as I have also removed the crash brackets and wasn't sure if they were needed to attach the ARK flaps. Also ARK has a "crash bracket delete" now to cover the area left by removing them to keep dirt and debris out. I will be ordering those also!
...it, which I'm looking forward to. I have the Tuffskinz reflective tailgate lettering, a Fumoto Valve for my first oil change at 1000 miles, Ark mudflaps and front splashguard and a NOCO jump box which I have in all my vehicles. Still have a few more things to get once I get a more solid...
They're on the drivers side of the engine bay right next to and at the height of the top of the shock tower. I spotted them while installing the ARK splash shields, and they are more exposed than I was expecting. l was left wondering why the factory engineers thought that was a good location.
No gap issues for me on the mud flaps, fender flairs are seated properly. Maybe try taking the mud flap off and warming the plastic with a heat gun, then give them a slight bend.
can confirm that the ARK mud flaps work in conjunction with the NYTOP flares.
i made a short write up on the ARK flaps:
https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/ark-full-sized-splash-guards-installed.10871/
I went with sliders and ARK mudflaps problem solved. A decent 5in wide running board would work just as well to protect from rocks.
https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/rci-rock-sliders-installed.6472/
Quick question regarding your Ark mud flaps. Do you have a gap between your mud flap and your wheel well? This is a picture of my rear Ark mud flap. Also, once installed did you notice if it forced the bottom of your fender flare to budge out like mine? Mine bulges out on both sides of my rear...
...After having issues with numerous rock chips and gouges to my fender flares I feel the need the add some extra guarding. I already have the large Ark flaps installed.
Prerequisites:
Amount of protection from rocks.
Esse of installation.
Quality
Additionally, does anyone have any advice...
...Just not a hot engine, and steer clear of the inverter area, and go low pressure where there are orange cables at the back of the engine. Otherwise it should be fine. No alternator to worry about at least. Have you looked into getting the ARK wheel well splash shields? Supposed to help, I...
Also look at the DB HD cover - love mine. I also love running my rigids in yellow 24/7 so that I can see all the Baja dust in my urban neighborhood.
on a serious note - do the upgrades slowly to spread out the fun and learn your truck as you make mods and changes etc - also I would upgrade...
...is what I have so far.
BAK Revolver X4S Tonneau Cover
Cali Raised Step Edition Rock Sliders with Kick Out
Tufskinz Reflective Tailgate Inserts
Ark Splash guards (Thanks to Tacoma4g.com !!!)
Rigid Reverse lights for ARB bumper from SPV (Another thanks to T4G!!!)
Full Ceramic Window Tint
MESO...
...and 17x8.5" +0 wheels and the road grime slung on the doors and bedside was atrocious, even with the @NYTOP flares I have on the truck.
The rear ARK splash guards were simple and bolted straight on with the provided low profile socket head fasteners.
The front guards are intended to be...