Not sure what it's called, but it's an extra piece of metal that I assume they put there to reinforce that area. It shouldn't be that visible though. Dunno what to tell ya other than my mom's 98 4Runner has a similar piece.
You sure it's tape? It looks like painted metal on my mom's 4Runner.I believe this is just a piece of clear 3M tape that is used to protect the paint from chipping from rocks, sand or other debris. If you look at most other Toyota trucks with painted fender flares you will see something similar on the lower front sides of the rear flares.
You're absolutely right!I believe this is just a piece of clear 3M tape that is used to protect the paint from chipping from rocks, sand or other debris. If you look at most other Toyota trucks with painted fender flares you will see something similar on the lower front sides of the rear flares.
i have mudflaps. maybe its only trd package... or cold weather?Mine does not have that....maybe its because I have the mudflaps?
So, I guess it's a good thing. Why, then, was there only one truck out of six that had this? It feels like metal - about the thickness of a coffee can. It's painted.