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Flimsy Mud Flaps

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by CLEEVE, May 24, 2008.

  1. CLEEVE

    CLEEVE National Security Advocate

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    I purchased a set of mud flaps at a Toyota dealer a couple of weeks ago. They were made in Canada and came with complete instructions and hardware. I installed them with no trouble, but the ones on the front are quite flimsy while the ones on the back are solid. Has anyone else experienced this issue? Is it because of a flimsier surface they are mounted on?
     
    #1 CLEEVE, May 24, 2008
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    never paid it any mind...if you dont look or touch them are they still flimsy?
     
    #2 lefat1, May 24, 2008
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    I bought the same set.
    Front and back seemed the same.
     
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    I have had a set of the Canadian's in my car for 4 years.

    Front and back are made of the same material so it must be the installation.

    I believe that I put an additional screw in the front when I installed mine.
     
    #4 seasalsa, May 24, 2008
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    CLEEVE National Security Advocate

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    You are correct -- it was faulty installation -- now corrected!
     
    #5 CLEEVE, May 26, 2008
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    Here is the correct installation for mudflaps for your Prius. Hope this helps anyone who may be thinking of putting some on soon.
    Molded Splashguard Installation

    Kind regards,
    bebopster
     
    #6 bebopster, May 27, 2008
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