the downside to most aftermarket panels ... recycled recycled metal. not to mention fit issues

I buy aftermarket fenders for about thirty dollars. They almost fit right, not perferct but that is OK because mine is a trail rig only. The longest I have ever kept a fender dent free is two trips.

If you want to find aftermarket body parts go to the smaller body shops and ask them where they get the body parts from. Most major cities have a source for them. There are three in the Sacramento area that I know of. If you want perfect fit, do not buy aftermarket steel stuff, pony up the bucks and get the glas stuff from CJM. It is the only glas that I have seen that fits right.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/...1/N-111+600000698+200006112+1986/c-10614
With reviews!

I appreciate what you guys are saying... Yes, if a person needs perfect a perfect fit with the high durability of fiber, then $300 for a front fender is not a bad deal.
I've followed the white 4runner fiber restore thread and like everyone else here who loves the 1st gen 4runner, I was drooling over it and would love to be able to have the same done to one of my 4runners. But alas, I'm not rich and so I have to set limits.
One of my rules is don't buy anything when an alternative that's almost\nearly as good is available for less than 1\3 the price. (and OOPs' is getting them for $30?? @Wow).

When I get ahold of some fenders, I'll sure post up pics and the story of woe while installing, if there is one. I'll post all the gory details.

I should also say that I've not checked dealers prices, I'm sure it would be way high.