Is the splash guard necessary?

Asked by EricBell Jun 01, 2014 at 02:55 PM about the 2003 Toyota 4Runner

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I'm referring to the thin piece of metal behind the tire, behind the caliper and wheel
bearing assembly.  Ours makes a rattle sound and the noise is gone when this guard is
removed.  Is it necessary?
I replaced the wheel bearing assembly on our Toyota 4runner and while struggling to
remove this from the vehicle, the splash guard may have taken a beating.  When
driving over a rough surface, an annoying rattle sound developed.  That sound is gone
now with the slash guard removed. I'm just curious if this piece of metal is absolutely
necessary and what is the purpose of this?

2 Answers
200,965

dandyoun answered 10 years ago

It keeps dirt from getting around your brakes and bearings. I would not run without mine.

2 people found this helpful.
Best Answer Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

4Runner

Looking for a Used 4Runner in your area?

CarGurus has 302 nationwide 4Runner listings starting at $9,700.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Toyota 4Runner Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Papaobewon
    Reputation
    5,810
  • #2
    Kurt Burton
    Reputation
    2,610
  • #3
    azurro
    Reputation
    1,680
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Tacoma
60 Great Deals out of 1,065 listings starting at $8,708
Used Toyota Highlander
29 Great Deals out of 737 listings starting at $2,495
Used Toyota Land Cruiser
98 listings starting at $33,990
Used Lexus GX
3 Great Deals out of 56 listings starting at $13,800
Used Toyota Tundra
34 Great Deals out of 1,163 listings starting at $8,500
Used Toyota Sequoia
4 Great Deals out of 70 listings starting at $16,489
Used Toyota RAV4
93 Great Deals out of 2,122 listings starting at $3,888
Used Ford F-150
338 Great Deals out of 15,288 listings starting at $1,712
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
22 Great Deals out of 922 listings starting at $11,900
Used Toyota Camry
58 Great Deals out of 995 listings starting at $2,212
Used Honda Pilot
38 Great Deals out of 1,264 listings starting at $4,495
Used Jeep Wrangler
146 Great Deals out of 5,051 listings starting at $5,450
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
210 Great Deals out of 5,957 listings starting at $2,975
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
107 Great Deals out of 3,230 listings starting at $4,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.