Side skirt fix Options

[Theyellowdart084]

Hey guys,

I recently curbed my side skirt, now the rear portion of the skirt is lifted off the body a bit. I know there was a how to on installing side skirts, but i couldn't seem to find them. If someone could post a link that would be great.

--would you guys rec taking it off then reattaching it? (buy new clips at the auto store) or trying something else like 3m double-sided body tape?

thanks in advance

[D-Man]

If it's the OEM skirt like the one i got, It's deff gunna have to come off.

It has these clips that the whole skirt "slide-clips" onto... PITA. Then after it slide-clips on then you have to run some screws into it.

[Theyellowdart084]

great, thanks for the help! Can i buy these clips at any auto store or is it a dealer only?

[D-Man]

great, thanks for the help! Can i buy these clips at any auto store or is it a dealer only?

I believe it's a delear thing. Let me try to get you a part number really quick. BRB w/ edit.

EDIT: Okay, N/M, because it's an optional thing, not standard on all cars i cant find it at my local OEM online dealer. I'd reccomend doing what i do, Go to a Toyota Dealership, and goto the parts department. Be nice to that guy behind the counter and and tell him a description of what you need. He'll pull it up and if your nice, he'll turn his monitor sothat you can see and make sure your getting the right stuff. Each one should'nt be more than a few bucks each. (Dealership will ripp you off)

Any other OEM parts, i like to surf TOYOTAPARTSONLINE.NET b/c you can get part numbers, and breakdowns. But this skirt isn't on there

Good luck.

This post has been edited by D-Man: Jun 11, 2008 - 12:36 PM

[Theyellowdart084]

Thanks D-Man....i appreciate the help!

[D-Man]

$50

J/k (unless you wanna mail me a check ) If you have any problem after than, PM me and i'll do my best to help ya out.

[Theyellowdart084]

im putting on some new OEM 25th anniv. fenders on this sunday (mine are both smashed bad) so i should be able to fix this too. I will make sure i post some pics and updates!

[DEATH]

Um wait! The slide clips don't require sliding if you are installing new ones. You would attach the clips to the skirt first then push them all into their holes at one time - infinetly easier than what we did, D-Man, on your ride. you just didn't want to shell out the cash for new clips remember?
BTW - The clips from Toyota are only $1.50 my cost [so maybe $2 each retail?] cause I just bought some fairly recently. You'll need a dozen or so of them to do both sides. 10 would for sure take care of one side.

This post has been edited by DEATH: Jun 11, 2008 - 3:07 PM

[D-Man]

Um wait! The slide clips don't require sliding if you are installing new ones. You would attach the clips to the skirt first then push them all into their holes at one time - infinetly easier than what we did, D-Man, on your ride. you just didn't want to shell out the cash for new clips remember?
BTW - The clips from Toyota are only $1.50 my cost [so maybe $2 each retail?] cause I just bought some fairly recently. You'll need a dozen or so of them to do both sides. 10 would for sure take care of one side.

I didnt want to drive up to the dealership b/c we'd been waiting hours for that paint to dry and you and your gal had things to do. Plus we were running out of daylight time. and someone's white clothing fur is still in my fender

And if i remember correctly, your method may work, but something inhibited us from doing that origonaly... Oh yeah, half of the clips broke trying to take em out Damn poptabs...

This post has been edited by D-Man: Jun 11, 2008 - 3:10 PM

[DEATH]

LOLs wasn't trying to call you a cheapskate - just "on a budget"
Don't worry - just cause I have money for OEM/Namebrand stuff now doesn't mean I was always that way [so I know all the ghetto cheap tricks ]
The above method I detailed is the correct way I believe.

This post has been edited by DEATH: Jun 11, 2008 - 3:13 PM

[D-Man]

DEATH, PM sent. (we gotta stay outta peoples threads )

Yes, He is absolutely right about being the right way, unfortunetly those things will almost certainl break if you attempt to remove em. I've managed to use the slide method, and it's worked fine. (although at the end, there is one tab that slides backwards, That's the one i just left out and using the splash guard bolt in points, it's 100% un-noticeable.) But if you have the time, and like $20, do it the right way FTW!!

[Theyellowdart084]

lol i appreciate all the advice! I was looking at it closer during lunch and the rear clip is broken so i will just get all new clips.....doesnt sound too bad!

thanks guys