Introduction
Early models of the Toyota Prado 150 series suffered from mud flap designs that were too short, leading to paint chipping and stone damage to the vehicle’s body, especially the rear guards and undercarriage. This document summarizes solutions and information regarding this issue.
Problem
- Short mud flaps on pre-facelift 150 series Prado models resulted in gravel rash and stone damage.
- Damage was particularly noticeable on rear guards and the underside of the vehicle, including the towbar area and fuel tank guard.
Solution
- Replacement with Longer OEM Mud Flaps: The primary solution was to replace the original short mud flaps with longer ones. Some owners were able to get this done by Toyota dealerships, even out of warranty, citing a design flaw. Note that the goodwill period for free replacement appears to be over.
- Hilux Mud Flap Installation: Some owners have installed Hilux mud flaps over the existing Prado mud flaps. The Hilux mud flaps used the original bolt holes for mounting. Additional drilling may be required based on the mud flap design.
- Custom Stone Guards: For owners experiencing damage to the undercarriage, even with the longer mud flaps, custom stone guards were fabricated to provide additional protection to the tow bar and fuel tank.
Relevant Parts/Models
- Affected Models: Primarily pre-facelift Toyota Prado 150 series.
- OEM Longer Mud Flaps: Obtained by some owners, sourced using the VIN of newer Land Cruiser (Prado) models.
- Hilux Mud Flaps: Used as an alternative solution and mounted using existing bolt holes.
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