Diamond Plate mudflaps??

[Radshooter]

I had been thinking I wanted heavy rubber mudflaps with the Cummins logo on them, but today I saw a set of diamond plate mudflaps. I got to thinking they might look kind of good with my diamond plate bed rails.



What are the pros and cons of "floppy" mudflaps vs "solid" mudflaps? I am looking for something that will both dress up the truck, and also protect the paint and fiver from rocks while towing. They were at the dealer where I got my oil changed today. I may go back next week and take another look.



Also, the diamond plate rear flaps were rectangular. They did not have the traditional "swoop" cut out of one corner like rubber mud flaps. How would these mount?



What do you guys think? Diamond plate or rubber? Any pics of diamond plate flaps? Where did you Phoenix guys get yours? I need someone to install them since the RV park here won't even let us wash our trucks, much less work on them.



Thanks.....

Steve

 

[SRadke]

Northwest Custom



-Scott

 

[KCJackson]

Cons of diamond plate flaps are:

- much heavier than the rubber; if not mounted properly, can cause your liners to weaken/loosen, or in the case of a dually, can cause weight stress on the fender extensions

- will cause a racket when loose gravel or road debris (asphalt bits from pothole patches, road sand/salt, etc) hits it

- the dually rear "flaps" will create some wicked reflections for the motorists behind you at night

- if mounted too low, will be unforgiving at high curbs or loading docks



Pros:

- damn near indestructable

- looks good in combo with diamond plate running boards

- shouldn't rub any paint



As for mounting... . DRILL.

 

[Pawpaw]

I'm happy with them. I also think they probably weigh less than the heavy rubber flaps.



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[Radshooter]

Pawpaw... Thanks for the pic! Those do look good. Are your rear flaps rectangular, or do they have the "swoop" cutout to match the fender? If rectangular, what do they bolt to? The wheel liner?



KCJackson... Thanks for the thoughts. I am like Pawpaw. I handled a set today, and they didn't seem much heavier than the rubber ones. I don't back up to loading docks, but sometimes back into a parking space. Will have to watch the curbs. As far as reflecting at night, anything to prevent tailgators is fine by me!!!



SRadke... your link worked halfway. I got to their site, but no pictures showed up???



Thanks, and keep the thoughts coming. I am really getting sold on them after seeing a picture.



Steve

 

[SRadke]

Dodge... ... Cummins... ... . diamond plate..... mudflaps.....

 

[Radshooter]

Quit showing off and tell me where you got those!!!!!



I like, I like, I like Oo. (drooling on keyboard)

on edit... do they come in dually size?

 

[SRadke]

They are from Northwest Custom but like you said, the pictures on his site don't seem to be working. He also has a Cummins C option if you prefer that to the ram head



-Scott

 

[Radshooter]

Thanks Scott... ... I may give them a call next week.

I wonder if they have a catalog they could send out??



Steve

 

[SRadke]

I've never seen a catalog? Maybe? Jason can be tough to catch but his work is top notch.



-Scott

 

[John - K5AWO]

A BIG CON for any shiny mud flap. At night the driver behind you gets reflections from his own headlights in them.



I cuss every truck that ever installed bright sh$t on the back of their truck. I especially hate those stainless steel tankers and box trailers.

 

[SRadke]

I cuss every truck that ever installed bright sh$t on the back of their truck.

Even the ones with the girly silhouettes on the flaps... ... sorry, I had to :-laf



-Scott

 

[DLeonhard]

I just opened the Northwest site that was provided and the pictures opened. They have some great looking mudflaps!

 

[RankRam]

Just make your own.



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[Pawpaw]

Pawpaw... Thanks for the pic! Those do look good. Are your rear flaps rectangular, or do they have the "swoop" cutout to match the fender? If rectangular, what do they bolt to? The wheel liner?

Steve

Yes, they are rectangular. They screw to the inside lip of the fender.



My boards and flaps are both DeeZee Brite-Tread. I put a set on my father's 93 GMC in 1994 and they still look as good as my new ones. His truck doesn't have any stone chips. For that matter, neither does mine (at 25,000 miles). IMO, the running board/mud flap combo provides the best protection from chips.



They're not diamond plate, but here's a dually set you might like.



http://powerstore.cummins.com/cgi-p...etail=yes&category=2&subcat=22&item_no=CI3810



Bob

 

[Buffalo]

Radshooter, I made mudflaps similar to what is available through Northwest Customs for my '03 SWR. Got . 063 Tread Brite Alum. remnants (2) from Hot Metals on E. Deer Valley Rd. Got Poly mudflaps from "you-do-it Truck Stuff" on West Van Buren Rd. Got stainless steel nuts, bolts and washers from the local Ace hardware. Cut "swoops" out with a sabre saw. Had the bends put in at Allstate Steel on E. Bell Rd. Cut radius's on the corners with the sabre saw, also. Mounted on the metal lips of the fender cut-outs. I'm quite sure that Northwest Custom's flaps look prettier than mine but, from 10 feet away, mine look good. Cost of parts was about $60 for mine. Northwest Custom's, $205. They, also, seem to work quite well. Haven't fallen off, either! Hope this helps. Joe.

 

[BIG BOB]

See my reply on DTR.



Here is another shot of Jason's work at Northwest Custom!



NorthWest Custom Mud Flaps



Just a little advice, get the Stainless Steel unless you really like to polish you Aluminum Diamond Plate! Been there-done that!

 

[SOLER]

Cuss Me Then

A BIG CON for any shiny mud flap. At night the driver behind you gets reflections from his own headlights in them.



I cuss every truck that ever installed bright sh$t on the back of their truck. I especially hate those stainless steel tankers and box trailers.

All the more reason for people to BACK OFF!!

 

[dougs455]

All the more reason for people to BACK OFF!!

Do what I did to my straight truck and install led strobe light turn signals. Kick on the 4 ways and no more tailgaters. Works day or night.

 

[BIG BOB]

Do what I did to my straight truck and install led strobe light turn signals. Kick on the 4 ways and no more tailgaters. Works day or night.

Tell me about these LED Strobes light turn signals. Where do you get them and how much?