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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:39 PM
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Thanks guys
And yes now i can see the molded flares now...its tough to see on the black truck color
 
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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I'm not a big fan of "molded" guards, in deep snow or snow drifts the ones familiar to me can break off. I prefer the flexible standard ones for about $30 a pair (if I recall). These are mine, without the flaps the step bars would be a big mass of ice. (added: I didn't realize how bad the wheels looked... flash reveals everything!!! lol)


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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 05:58 AM
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Love my Weathertechs on my 11 f150. all 4 went on in about 10 min. Would recommend to anyone, they are a great product
 
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 05:46 PM
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AT weathertechs website it asks if the truck has flares and factory running boards. Then when you click YES it ONLY gives you the REAR mud flaps.
SO can you make them work on the front also.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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Your truck being a fx4 i belive it has factory flares. Mine has factory steps but they are different than running boards. Do you have a pic of your truck? I will be able to tell you.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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I've heard the Weathertechs will fit on the front of an FX4. Those are steps, not running boards...but I think they will rest right up against them up front.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 10:31 AM
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Post My Weathertech info...

I installed my Weathertech mud flaps and floor mat w/o any difficulties on my 2011 F-150 XLT SCAB (Texas Edition). So my truck does not have the flared fender wells and is called a 'Style side' design {mostly saying all this to help newbies...like myself}. My truck does have the chrome rounded side step bar...whatever you call that thing (which btw, is pretty much worthless).
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Mud flaps {splash guards...whatever!} total delivered = $90.86 (front & back). Shipping was free on both. Since I ordered from two separate sources but at the same time, Amazon first charges shipping and then immediately gives you the credit - you'll see it immediately on the electronic invoice. On the one coming from ToysforTrucks there was a shipping charge of $6.17, followed by a credit of -$6.17 (hence, shipping was free on both).
Front P/N 110002 $44.99 from Amazon.com
Rear P/N 120002 $45.87 from Amazon.com (as sold by ToysForTrucks Inc.)
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One more mud flap comment. The rear Weathertech guards had an 'extra' hole (total of three holes) when there are only two mounting holes available. I suppose you have three options on what to do with this extra third hole: 1) ignore it and drive on (which I started to do) or 2) you could drill and install another bolt (however, they only supply two bolts in the kit) or 3) (which is what I did) I used the large cut off, black plastic head from the fastener and broke out my JB Weld epoxy and glued it over the hole.
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Weathertech Floor Mat. A one piece door-to-door (over the hump) floor liner, P/N MAC-462951 as bought from RealTruck.com for $117.95 (free shipping, of course). That part number is for a grey one since that was my interior color - they also had black - which is actually what my truck's carpet is and maybe a tan one (don't recall). It is molded and flexible and fits exactly my F-150 floor (with the two securing posts on the driver's side)...perfect!
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Now if a Tool Box manufacturer would just make a flush, Chest style full sized toolbox that would fit the 2011 & 2012 F-150 beds, I'd be in hog heaven! {hint, hint...IF any aftermarket guys are reading this!}
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by busyknight
Just ordered a front and rear set of Weathertecs today ($90 shipped). Saw overwhelmingly positive feedback (five stars) on their quality from several hundred customer/reviewers. And I liked the idea of the "no drill" installation (we'll see how that holds up) but they do use existing Ford bolt holes too - so it probably isn't too bad.
Dixiedog1, maybe we can compare notes after three or four years...

You get these on yet? I'd love to see how they look, as this is the next thing I want to add.

EDIT: Wow, talk about posts crossing! You have pics of your install?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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Smile Mud flap pics

Who would'a ever thunk mud flaps would be the subject of photos...
(cell phone photos: still not that great even though they're a gazillion mega pixels nowadays...what's the deal with that anyway??)
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You asked me how they look?
...Well, they just look grxrr... like mud flaps!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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I like em!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 02:55 PM
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WeatherTechs are much nicer on the front than the Husky splash guards....I installed mine today and they don't have the molded in section to fit around the plastic rock guards on the front fenders so they leave a sizeable gap



I'll likely be pulling them off and replacing the fronts with WeatherTechs right off...I'm going to try calling Husky first to make sure I didn't get old stock or something that may not be exact for my truck. I'm hopeful they had a revision change to make them fit better...if not this is by far the worst Husky product I've ever purchased.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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The front ones were actually easier to install than the back ones - more steps involved with the rear installation, including dispensing with the two plastic fasteners. However, like another poster said, it's a pretty quick job regardless. My tires are fairly wide and it would have been nice if these guards were just a little more wide (I think another inch across would work wonders as far as their function is concerned).

About ericbc7 comments regarding the snow and ice (I see he's in ND) - a definite concern for those living so far north. In fact, I had started off thinking of just the old rubber/flexible style myself. But obviously in Texas we don't have that problem so much unless you're in the panhandle.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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I just saw a full set of weathertech splash guards on a new F-150 driving through and inch of slush and snow and I must say they look like they do a good job... they appear to be wider than my old flexible flaps and definitely look nicer!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 08:39 AM
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Thumbs up The other Weathertech item I bought...

Slightly "off topic" but I had mentioned it earlier so thought I'd go ahead & post a few pics of the one piece floor mat I put in my F-150. It's a nice custom fit and seems like it ought to last a good long while.

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Weathertech Driver's side:


Weathertech Passenger's side:


And then, rather than tossing the originals, I really see no reason to not just throw them back in there (at least until they wear out!):

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Figured they would help absorb some of the "wear & tear" on the Weathertech mats.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 10:04 AM
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I wouldn't worry about wear and tear on the weathertech mats, I have used the same set in 2 F-150's for 7 years of farm visits and hunting with virtually no wear on them. The only damage is that the WeatherTech emblem on one side peeled off (they were glued to the mats on my set). I will certainly get a set like yours on my next truck. So save your oem mats for when you trade your truck in, your WeatherTech mats won't wear out and will hopefully fit your next Ford !!
WeatherTech makes some great stuff.
 
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