Earlier this year, when trying to decide which mud flaps / splash guards to go with I was torn between the WeatherTechs or the Huskys.

I wound up buying a set of WeatherTechs. After installing them I wasn't satisfied. The rear ones looked odd. They looked too close to the tires.

I then ordered a set of the Huskys. I like the rear design much better. Still torn on which front ones I like best.

I took several pics of both for those who are trying to decide and have never seen them installed in person.

Hopefully it helps someone.

When I bought the WeatherTechs I paid about $65 thru Amazon.

A month later I bought the Huskys. They were about $75 thru Amazon.

As I was making this post, checking Amazon, I found what looks like a set of Husky knock-offs for $50 . Not sure if legit seller or not though.

Here are pics of the WeatherTechs. Pics of the Huskys lower in this post.....























Huskys

 

Interesting. Are the dimensions different? I like the style of both.

 

I prefer the Huskies myself, though the Weathertech's appear to be somewhat longer and therefor may be more effective.

 

I like the Weathertech mudflaps. They look right from the side/profile angle, and they mount perfect with ease. I prefer the slim mudflaps that don't have the 3-D/thick look from the side. I also like the more squared bottom edges over the rounded ones like the husky's have. Anyways, that's my .02

 

Great information and I was wondering about which ones to put on my new truck when it comes in.

 

I like Duraflaps.

 

You need to post in the Duraflap forum - this is the Husky/Weathertech fanboy club here!

I've got Huskies on mine, but I'm not adverse to looking at some pics of Duraflaps if'n you got 'em!

 

I put Huskies on the last truck and thought they looked nice. The Weathertechs look ..... wrong to me.

The Duraflap website for anyone's 'needs': Ford Truck Mud Flaps And Custom Mudflaps For Trucks

 

Don't get me (us) wrong.... I don't dislike the DuraFlaps at all. They appear to be a great product.

But............ They are a different animal in my book.

You have heavy flat "flaps" like the DuraFlaps... ala 18-wheeler or dually look.

Then you have curvy contouring molded types like the Husky and WTs.... ala extended factory protection look.

Is my case, with the look I preferred for my truck, the Duraflaps didn't work for me. I guess you could say with me form trumps function in this case. lol

Although the Huskys and WTs definitely do function well.

 

This was my biggest problem area with the WeatherTechs.

The rears just don't flow with the body/fender opening flow and look too close to the rear tire imho.

 

I like the look of the WTs, myself. Mine should be arriving tomorrow hopefully.

 

Thank you for the pics, it really helps to show how they will sit on the truck. Did you end up needing to remove your wheels for the Husky flaps? Also, I am guessing based on their instructions you needed drill into the fender?

 

One needs to watch for rubbing of the paint behind the molded section that covers the lower edge of the fender. I special ordered the stock Ford molded splash guards on my 2015 from the factory and it rubbed the paint on one of the front fenders within 15,000 of the truck being new. I did not notice this until I removed them to go with the Ford flat splash guards that bolt to the fender lips.

One might need some protective film behind the splash guards or watch for possible rubbing of the paint behind them.

 

I was able to jack up the rear of the truck to get the axle to hang and gave me enough room. In the front I was able to turn the wheels and get enough clearance.

Yes, some drilling required. But they are mounted nice and solid.


The Husky's came with clear film. I used it on the rear since the mold was really tight fitting. The front had a nice gap so I didn't use it there. It was a bit of a PITA to put on.

 

i like the weathertech..