Good Cheap Mud Flaps.

[lpearson]

I've got some mud flaps now, but the problem I've seen with all that I know of is that they only protect just a small portion. I put them on to help with rock pits on the rear quarter panels but it doesn't. Only half is protected.



The fronts only cover a small portion also, so my running boards get hammered with rocks and mud/snow.



They only need to be another 3-4 inches lower and that should do the trick.



Anyone out there know of a "real mud flap" that would do a better job? If not, I'm thinking about cutting and attaching a rubber flap to the existing ones, but don't know if that will look OK, or even do what I want it to do.



Lowell

 

[vssman]

OK don't laugh but I have some off an 18 wheeler (no I didn't put those chrome ladies on them). They hang low and keep the rear quarter clean - no stone chips at all. Another benefit is that my rear bumper is still pretty much rust free. Here's a link that has a picture of my truck https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=85760&highlight=flap

 

[cumminspwr01]

Go here www.powerstore.cummins.com/apparel.htm and click on "tools of the trade" not real cheap but they look good and do the job.

 

[lpearson]

Originally posted by cumminspwr01

Go here www.powerstore.cummins.com/apparel.htm and click on "tools of the trade" not real cheap but they look good and do the job.

Excellent! I have been looking at other vendors and found them at $119. 00 a pair for heavy duty ones. At $35 a pair is a good price I think.



Thanks again,

Lowell

 

[cumminspwr01]

I have the smaller of the pairs and still ended up cutting some material off of them.

 

[DDT]

I got a set from powerstore. cummins.com. they do look good on my flat bed.

 

[RADdodge]

Cheep (i.e. inexpensive)

I used the standard truck stop type mud flaps with the chrome weights. Total cost was about $50. 00. I did have to make a bracket to hold the flaps. Also, I have wider than normal wheels and tires, but I'm sure they could be cut down with the proper tool and you would still come out ahead $ wise. There are some threads in the past that give some details on doing this.



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-bruce

 

[lpearson]

Originally posted by cumminspwr01

I have the smaller of the pairs and still ended up cutting some material off of them.

After cutting does it still look OK?

 

[DDT]

I used my table saw to cut off 4" in lenth. They look just as good. NOTE mine were the plastic type not rubber.

 

[lpearson]

Originally posted by DDT

I used my table saw to cut off 4" in lenth. They look just as good. NOTE mine were the plastic type not rubber.

Thanks,



Lowell

 

[Royk]

I went to the local surplus store and bought a pair of big rig mudflaps for something like $13, took 'em home and cut 'em down to make four flaps. I first made mock-ups from cardboard. I used a straightedge from the rear tire to the bumper to make sure they hung just low enough that nothing could possibly hit the truck. When I got the cardboard ones just right, I used them as a template to cut the rubber flaps. I used a utility knife, making several passes to get through that very tough rubber. I also made them extend out from the truck about 1/2" just to be sure nothing would get around them. You can't beat four heavy duty flaps for $13 that look like they were made for the truck (well, I guess they were, weren't they?). The trick is fastening those bad boys to keep them on, since they are kind of heavy, especially with a giant load of frozen slush on them in the winter.



Roy

 

[lpearson]

Originally posted by Royk

I went to the local surplus store and bought a pair of big rig mudflaps for something like $13, took 'em home and cut 'em down to make four flaps. I first made mock-ups from cardboard. I used a straightedge from the rear tire to the bumper to make sure they hung just low enough that nothing could possibly hit the truck. When I got the cardboard ones just right, I used them as a template to cut the rubber flaps. I used a utility knife, making several passes to get through that very tough rubber. I also made them extend out from the truck about 1/2" just to be sure nothing would get around them. You can't beat four heavy duty flaps for $13 that look like they were made for the truck (well, I guess they were, weren't they?). The trick is fastening those bad boys to keep them on, since they are kind of heavy, especially with a giant load of frozen slush on them in the winter.



Roy

Interesting idea Roy,



I didn't know that a surplus store had such things.



Lowell

 

[Royk]

You have to see this surplus store! Its not military surplus, just plain surplus. Its called Surplus City and it's got all kinds of things; tractor wheels, welding stuff, nuts, bolts, fasteners, fittings, cable, rope, chain, tools, cleaning supplies, metal (sheet, angle, square, etc. ), trailer parts, plumbing, electrical, ductwork and a whole lot more. It's where I go when I can't find what I'm looking for anywhere else. Great place for the make-it-yourselfer. Any normal, wrench turning guy should feel like a kid in a candy store at this place. And the prices are LOW. There is of course a fair amount of cheap quality stuff that I wouldn't buy, but I can tell whats worth it and whats not.



Roy

 

[lpearson]

Originally posted by Royk

You have to see this surplus store! Its not military surplus, just plain surplus. Its called Surplus City and it's got all kinds of things; tractor wheels, welding stuff, nuts, bolts, fasteners, fittings, cable, rope, chain, tools, cleaning supplies, metal (sheet, angle, square, etc. ), trailer parts, plumbing, electrical, ductwork and a whole lot more. It's where I go when I can't find what I'm looking for anywhere else. Great place for the make-it-yourselfer. Any normal, wrench turning guy should feel like a kid in a candy store at this place. And the prices are LOW. There is of course a fair amount of cheap quality stuff that I wouldn't buy, but I can tell whats worth it and whats not.



Roy

All the one's around here are military surplus, I'll do more checking though, Denver is only about 30 miles from where I live. Maybe there's a store like that there.



Thanks,

Lowell

 

[Chipstien]

Man do I feel stupid. I paid like 80 for all 4 wheels. they look good though.

 

[Chipstien]

Hey Radodge, you must have a terrible soot problem from your exhaust being tucked so far up there. Truck sure looks purdy though.

 

[John - K5AWO]

If you can find conveyor belting surplus, that makes for some fantastic mud flaps. Price is dirt cheap. Maybe free. Check the gravel pit operators, highway maintenance, contractors, etc...



Girlie add ons are extra

 

[Ncostello]

Look no further than EricBu12's mud flaps. They are wide, long, easy to install, stiff enough for the job but not rigid, and priced right. They look good AND actually work.



He sells them in the classifieds. It was one of the best purchases I made for my truck. I tried several before I finally found these. I'm assuming you don't have a dually as mine is a 2500.

 

[lpearson]

Originally posted by Royk

I went to the local surplus store and bought a pair of big rig mudflaps for something like $13, took 'em home and cut 'em down to make four flaps. I first made mock-ups from cardboard. I used a straightedge from the rear tire to the bumper to make sure they hung just low enough that nothing could possibly hit the truck. When I got the cardboard ones just right, I used them as a template to cut the rubber flaps. I used a utility knife, making several passes to get through that very tough rubber. I also made them extend out from the truck about 1/2" just to be sure nothing would get around them. You can't beat four heavy duty flaps for $13 that look like they were made for the truck (well, I guess they were, weren't they?). The trick is fastening those bad boys to keep them on, since they are kind of heavy, especially with a giant load of frozen slush on them in the winter.



Roy

Question?

How many inches from the ground do they hang?



Lowell

 

[lpearson]

Originally posted by Ncostello

Look no further than EricBu12's mud flaps. They are wide, long, easy to install, stiff enough for the job but not rigid, and priced right. They look good AND actually work.



He sells them in the classifieds. It was one of the best purchases I made for my truck. I tried several before I finally found these. I'm assuming you don't have a dually as mine is a 2500.

I looked in the classifieds and couldn't find EricBu12's mud flaps.

Do you have another place I could look?



Thanks,

Lowell