Mounting mudflaps

[24vcummins]

I'm probably going to go to a truck stop and buy some plain rubber mud flaps. Anybody else done this and how did you mount them? I've got a dually and was wondering if you have to make a bracket to come off the frame or mount to the fender/bed. Anybody got any good pictures or details on how they mounted?



Thanks.

 

[illflem]

No specific instructions but don't attach the flaps too good. I've seen several rigs with severe damage from backing up over a curb or rock with bomb proof flaps. Doesn't take much of a bump when the truck is riding low with a load to run over your flaps.

Better if the rubber where the bolts go though the flaps rips rather than tearing off your fender.

 

[schu777]

If money is not a question - look at getting the Northwest Custom mudflaps... love mine. I just drilled holes into the side and attached them... pretty simple.



PM me if you would like some pictures, I'll have to get some of where I installed them.



Michael

 

[24vcummins]

Thanks Michael, but money IS a problem. That's why I was thinking about some cheap ones from a truck stop or big truck store.



Thanks

 

[Dkevdog]

I have the plastic Cummins/Dodge mudflaps available from Cummins, and they are attached with a metal bar, bent into an L shape and then attached to the back of the wheelwell, and above the rear tire where the dually fender ends. The whole setup was cheap and easy to install, and looks pretty good. Because of the way it mounts, if I backed over something, I'd bend the bracket before it did any damage.



I can get a picture or two if it would help (I'm sure it would ).



Kev

 

[24vcummins]

Kev, if it's not too much trouble, that would be great. Thanks.

 

[vssman]

I attached mine to the wheel well liner. I stiffened back of the liner with a piece of 1/8 metal stock along the flap mounting points. The flaps hang inside the wheel wells with the steel stock on the outside (under the truck). I did trim the flaps a little to fit right. Best part is no paint chips or any rust at all on the rear quarterpanels.

 

[RADdodge]

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Here is the link that helped me install these. Hope it helps.



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=52395

 

[24vcummins]

Excellent. Thanks guys.

 

[6SpeederSteve]

How much did they cost?

Hey Kev, How much does those mudflaps cost and where did you get 'em? And did you put them on with a bracket that you made or did you have to order it and if you did, from where? Did you put them on yourself or can you tell me where to go get it done? Thanks. Oo.

 

[rmrc]

24vcummins



The original owner of my truck made his own flaps front & rear. He bought a few sheets of heavy duty rubber, ( From where I don't know ) and cut them to size. He used existing holes in the fenders for the wheel well liners to attach the flaps rather than drilling more holes.



These flaps are still on the truch and show no signs of giving out. I'm sure that the initial cost of the rubber sheets are much less than buying factory made sets. Just a thought!

 

[gitchesum]

I was just gonna start looking for the pics of my install. Thanks for the link RADdodge, you saved me a little time.



The flaps I installed were the Cummins/Dodge flaps from the Cummins Powerstore. They were right at $40 or the pair and they still looked new when I sold the truck 3 years later.



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[David Wheeler]

Rubber flaps

After lots of investigation and lots of help from those on this site, I purchased the Mopar rubber ones that Geno's sells. Be prepared to purchase 5/16-18-1" stainless steel bolts and washers to mount them with. The plastic pins they include with the flaps are not long enough to go through the rubber and the fender fiberglass. No nuts required on the backs of the bolts as they threaded directly into the existing holes in the fender. You could put nuts on the backs, but would be a bit difficult to reach. Mine have been on for almost two years without any trouble. But... ... be carefull backing to tall curbs! $42 from Geno's, great looking even without the chrome tips (none made for these rubber ones without going custom. Photos of mine installed in my photo gallery. Best wishes!



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/user_gallery/displayalbum.php?&albumid=932

 

[6SpeederSteve]

No answer yet?

No answer on how much those mudflaps cost or how easy it was Kev?? I am waiting - and wonder why... hmmmm... ... Could it possibly be..... BECAUSE THEY WERE ON THE TRUCK WHEN I SOLD IT TO YOU??? Don't take credit where it ISN"T DUE. Don't go talkin' about how cheap and easy it was when you didn't have anything to do with it. :--)

 

[Dkevdog]

Ahhhhhhh Steve. Nice second post!! I'm looking over the truck and seeing it as pretty much the only modification that you did that I still have. I also never took credit for doing any of it. The reference to it being cheap and easy to install was based on my observation of how it was done- and I've done it before to other trucks. Don't hop on board here and patronize me.



If it is that important to you I guess I can edit my earlier post.



Pics coming as soon as I find my digicam .



Kev

 

[Dkevdog]

Found the Camera

Well I finally found the camera so I could take some photos of the way Flaps were so incredidibly well mounted by our good friend Mr. Robbins here.



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As you can see, the welded bracket attaches in the rear and the lower side of the fender wells. Sadly, These brackets were not powder coated, and are beginning to rust badly. Care was also not taken to provide any type of paint protection after the holes were drilled, so there is rust forming there too.



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The anti-sail brackets pictured here can be purchased at any truck supply house. I can't remember how much, as Mr Robbins purchased them. However, when I did this on my last truck, I don't remember it costing alot more than $40 for all the hardware. I made my own brackets (and had them powdercoated) and it was pretty easy. The Mudflapps themselves here can be had for $35 plus shipping from cummins. The wieghts I added to cover up the holes from the reflectors that came with the truck (removed the day I bought it). They really aren't necessary otherwise, as the anti-sail brackets keep it from going anywhere.



That should about do it unless our friend Mr Robbins has something to add.



Kev

 

[24vcummins]

Thanks Kev.

 

[rowilson]

Well I just finished installing the Dodge Ram rubber dually mats

on my 01 3500 4X4 and what a pain. It would sure help id DC

would put the correct hardware in the kit. The plastic rivets that

they include were at least 3/8" short. I ended up driving all

over and finally got a set from a local body shop. They have a

head about 1" in diameter and worked fairly well. They could have

stood to be a 1/4" longer but worked well. The other problem

was the two screws that mount the inner fender to the steel

bed were almost too short. With some kind words and pressing

both sides together I got them to work too. All in all I'm glad I

got them but now need front ones. Dodge offers ones that are

3" longer but you need to drill the fender lip.