Mud Flaps, and where to buy them

I did a search on forums modifcations and found a bunch of sites, bought mine out of canada can't recall the site though sorry.

 

I got mine from Coastal Tech. Came right away. Being lazy I've only installed the front ones yet...
http://www.coastaletech.com/04prius.htm

 

try LangleyToyotaTown lots have ordered from them.

 

Coastal E Tech. They do keep the car cleaner in all this rain.

 

"Splash guards" on this page:

http://www.toyotadepot.com/index.php/cPath/10_97

Good luck!
-Jim

 

Thanks for the link, Jim. Just today my dealer's parts dept. told me he couldn't get them.

 

My pleasure.

 

I bought my Toyota of Canada OEM mud flaps through sigma automotive. Their website is http://www.sigmaautomotive.com/jdm/prius/prius0405.php

They sell Toyota OEM parts from Canada, Japan and Europe. I also bought the Japan OEM console organizer which is much more functional than the "tray" we get in the states. I was very happy with the customer service of sigma automotive. I was personally guaranteed that everything would be fully compatible with my '06 if not they offer a full refund. Because they import these parts from overseas they make purchases on set dates. Why Toyota USA doesn't offer mud flaps is beyond me. In the NW we get more than enough rain to need them.

 

Mine came with them, but I believe all Canadian ones are equipped with the mud flaps. Good point on the dirt accumulation at the "ledge" in front of the rear wheels.

It's a good idea to jack up the rear end every fall and spring, remove the rear wheels, and hose off the inner fender lip, the suspension (Lots of buildup on the axle beam), and that "ledge" at the bottom of the wheel well.

 

Any loss in MPG for the Mudflaps?

Cathy
OCprius.com

 

None that I can tell. The car sure is cleaner. I got mine from <a href=\'http://www.metrotpn.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=86\' target=\'_blank\'>MetroTPN.com</a>, a PriusChat Sponsor!

 

My response to the same question in another Topic

I had my mud guards Port installed for $79. No shipping or installation costs, plus they're included in the vehicle warranty. I considered self-installation until I read about removing/reinstalling part of the inner fender liner and having to "drill" some holes. No, thank you.

I even got a few hundred $$ discount on my car, so maybe I really got the mud guards for free.

 

Bill, according to web site:

Protect your vehicle from whatever the road can kick up with these Toyota molded mudguard. Available in black only.
Minor drilling required for some vehicles


Is there any drilling involved for Prius? Thanx.

 

Yes, You have to drill one hole for each front flap (1/4") and three holes for each rear flap (1/4" and 1/8"). All drilling is into plasic, not metal so no rust issues. No fender liners need to be removed. You have to take the rear wheels off for drilling, the fronts you can turn for access. You use the flap held in place as the drilling template.

They are very easy to install. I have done both an '05 and an '06 (they are identical).

- Tom

 

I installed mine myself.

Took me about an hour and a half from start to finish but only because I used the included jack... and well I won't make that mistake again.

Yes it involves drilling and as Tom says there is no drilling through metal.

If I can do it with little to no experience, anyone else here can!

ETA:

Two spots upfront total need to be drilled (bottom on both)

All three on each side have to be drilled in the back. The rear tires need to be dismounted to do this.

 

Thanks for the reply.

I'll try to get one set soon.

 

What am I missing?

For $79, they come either port or dealer installed. If you're just looking to spend time with your Prius, put a coat of wax on it.

 

Most US dealers don't offer this. It's not a "port option" everywhere. They don't even carry them in their parts departments.

 

dealers in the realm of southeast toyota carry mudflaps in stock.