Just curious if many of you have mud flaps on your truck? Looking at the brand called
Gatorback. They seem pricey but well made, wonder if they are a good idea.
The Junkman said
09:45 PM Nov 18, 2014
I have them.. not sure of the brand.. they are from online.. they cut the stainless into any design.. if I remember, they where like $200
R12 said
07:21 AM Nov 19, 2014
I bought the DuraFlap, http://www.duraflap.com/ ,to replace the plastic front flaps on my truck. Excellent fit and looks good.
The Bear II said
09:00 AM Nov 19, 2014
One caution- if the mud flaps hang too low and you back up onto a curb or other obstacle the flap can get caught between the obstacle and rear tires. I tore one off of my dually while trying to back over a curb.
The Junkman said
10:10 AM Nov 19, 2014
Mine where made by owens..
Terry and Jo said
11:39 AM Nov 19, 2014
The Bear II wrote:
One caution- if the mud flaps hang too low and you back up onto a curb or other obstacle the flap can get caught between the obstacle and rear tires. I tore one off of my dually while trying to back over a curb.
This is why I don't have any on my Ford F450, even though the height with the 19.5" wheels may prevent the possibility of the flap being torn off. If one is where they feel they need flaps, there is always the Enkay Rock Tamers. They are designed to fit into the truck's tow receiver, so they could be removed completely when not being used for their intended purpose. I've actually seen them at Cabela's. They could also be dismantled for storage if needed.
Terry
The Junkman said
01:05 PM Nov 19, 2014
I ran my f250 a long time .. pulling a race trailer.. front of the trailer was dinged and chipped all to hell when I sold it..after that, I put the flaps on..(but it was a lifted diesel with 37" off road wheels )
I would think mud flaps or some kind of stone protection is a must have ?
I had a long one on my class a to protect the honda toad too.. 7 years ago.
-- Edited by The Junkman on Wednesday 19th of November 2014 01:05:24 PM
-- Edited by The Junkman on Wednesday 19th of November 2014 01:07:08 PM
Second Chance said
01:07 PM Nov 19, 2014
Not sure if they're in the same league you have in mind, but here's what I put on our truck (front and rear). They keep most stuff off the running boards and trailer:
Just curious if many of you have mud flaps on your truck? Looking at the brand called
Gatorback. They seem pricey but well made, wonder if they are a good idea.
I bought the DuraFlap, http://www.duraflap.com/ ,to replace the plastic front flaps on my truck. Excellent fit and looks good.
This is why I don't have any on my Ford F450, even though the height with the 19.5" wheels may prevent the possibility of the flap being torn off. If one is where they feel they need flaps, there is always the Enkay Rock Tamers. They are designed to fit into the truck's tow receiver, so they could be removed completely when not being used for their intended purpose. I've actually seen them at Cabela's. They could also be dismantled for storage if needed.
Terry
I ran my f250 a long time .. pulling a race trailer.. front of the trailer was dinged and chipped all to hell when I sold it..after that, I put the flaps on..(but it was a lifted diesel with 37" off road wheels )
I would think mud flaps or some kind of stone protection is a must have ?
I had a long one on my class a to protect the honda toad too.. 7 years ago.
-- Edited by The Junkman on Wednesday 19th of November 2014 01:05:24 PM
-- Edited by The Junkman on Wednesday 19th of November 2014 01:07:08 PM
Not sure if they're in the same league you have in mind, but here's what I put on our truck (front and rear). They keep most stuff off the running boards and trailer:
http://www.weathertech.com/mudflap-no-drill-digitalfit/
They look very good and fit almost perfectly. Took about 20 minutes to install all four.
Rob