OEM vs Aftermarket Fender Liner, Passenge

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by gatorback, Nov 7, 2025 at 10:31 AM.

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    Is there any consensus as to whether it is worth using the OEM OEM 53875-47030?

    TL/DR: OEM is at least twice they cost: chatgpt found an OEM at $72.

    If you have experience replacing this part, please advise if you bought OEM and if you did its yourself + any lessons learned. Thank you.

    Ref: ChatGPT - Toyota Prius part number




     
    #1 gatorback, Nov 7, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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    I use the softer aftermarket units tend to not crack like the hi styrene factory . Make sure to get the meatal dog bone inserts for front lil air dams
     
    #2 Tombukt2, Nov 7, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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    Thanks for the reply: Please clarify with a photo or a link to purchase the metal dog bone inserts? Is there a purchase link with a description photo?

    There seems to be a lot of variations in the aftermarket products. If you are happy with yours, can you provide me with a link or supplier / part number?
     
    #3 gatorback, Nov 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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    I've installed both OEM and aftermarket and have noticed no significant difference other than price.
     
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    I replaced the front left fender liner in August 2024 with a generic one bought on Amazon for $28. It took a while to install correctly, but it has worked fine.
     
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    I was shopping Amazon and notice many options. Would you mind providing the link to the one you purchased and any other accessories? Thank you
     
    #6 gatorback, Nov 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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    I found pulling those liners out (for cleaning behind), there's one fastener at the back, in the middle, that apparently impossible to remove without destroying. Fuzzy on the details, but you'll find it.

    Also, there's metal bar with square head "bolts", clamping the arched wheel well portion's leading end to the flat bottom panel at the front. After a year or two those bolts become solid rust lumps, don't bother attempting to disassemble that joint.
     
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