You guys kill me at times. You want the best(Ford) you pay for the best(overpriced F450 in my case) and acknowledge that the Gatorbacks are the best but then complain about the difference in cost between an inferior set of mudflaps and the Gators--go figure.

 

I don't have a dog in this hunt. It's all about perceived value. We're talking mudflaps, something most people are familiar with and have usually not paid much for. Granted the Gatorbacks look great, but at nearly $600, one has to ask oneself whether they're worth that kind of money.

I have not decided yet, but I am leaning towards no. I don't perceive a $400 extra in value. YMMV

 

Understood and it makes no difference to me frankly but once again from an analytical standpoint it doesn't add up. You are driving an $80+k truck looking for a $50-100K toy hauler having the best of the best and you would choose something less than the best for that gorgeous truck of yours for a $200-400 dollar difference?? As I said go figure

 

Did the set include the bolts/screws also? Their site says the brackets are included but does not mention any other hardware.

 

Yes their flaps come with all needed instructions and brackets and other related hardware to install.

I also referred reed to the video in their website to help guide me through the installation process.

Its kinda like a lego set. Not hard to do if you follow the instructions. It also isn’t a 30 minute job. Dedicate not all but a good part of an afternoon to complete the installation.

 

Got mine with the no drill brackets front & rear $436CDN out the door at my dealer.

 

As stated, I paid $700 for mine. The Ford dealer gave me a reeeal sweet deal on them I tell you! And he told me so too.


However daVinidoc, your logic is exactly where I ended up. I had just bought a very expensive truck, and was choking over a couple hundred on the flaps. At the time, I did check other websites and Ford was competitive on price. I guess they've come down a bit in price since then.


The cheapest thing on the truck was the license plates. They were $60. (for 2 years)

 

Where/what dealer?? And what size ?

 

I'm in Kelowna, 26" front and back plain stainless (no logo) inserts. Installed them myself, highly recommend the no drill brackets

 

where are the no drill brackets located? And for everyone else. I talked with my dealer and i can get a set of 2 gaterbacks for 170. Not sure where some guys are seeing 600 for the set of 4. Just throwing out my 2 cents

 

Gatorback Part #'s I used.
Part # Fronts: GB1226CUTSS

Part # Rear: GB1226SS

Part# Front bracket: GB759841

Part# Rear bracket: GB759842

They might be seeing the high prices because it may include installation, not sure but I bought the parts and installed them myself.

 

I really like mine. Good quality.

 

Anyone getting paint rubbing with the Gatorbacks? Looks like they would. That is my only concern with them other than the install.

Thanks

 

No paint rubbing here, I have a black truck so it would show easily.

 

no paint rubbing or any other problems after one year and 36k miles