Gatorbacks Worth The $$$
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Gatorbacks Worth The $$$
Just wondering about people's recent experience with Gatorbacks Mud Flaps at $300-400 for a set (with brackets). I've read earlier posts but looking for reactions now that more options are available out there.
I'm wondering if they're worth the extra money versus a Weathertech set for a fraction. They're going on my "anytime delivery" F350 Platinum. I see a lot of snow and ice build up here in North Central Washington. Any input is welcome.
I'm wondering if they're worth the extra money versus a Weathertech set for a fraction. They're going on my "anytime delivery" F350 Platinum. I see a lot of snow and ice build up here in North Central Washington. Any input is welcome.
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Just wondering about people's recent experience with Gatorbacks Mud Flaps at $300-400 for a set (with brackets). I've read earlier posts but looking for reactions now that more options are available out there.
I'm wondering if they're worth the extra money versus a Weathertech set for a fraction. They're going on my "anytime delivery" F350 Platinum. I see a lot of snow and ice build up here in North Central Washington. Any input is welcome.
I'm wondering if they're worth the extra money versus a Weathertech set for a fraction. They're going on my "anytime delivery" F350 Platinum. I see a lot of snow and ice build up here in North Central Washington. Any input is welcome.
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Just wondering about people's recent experience with Gatorbacks Mud Flaps at $300-400 for a set (with brackets). I've read earlier posts but looking for reactions now that more options are available out there.
I'm wondering if they're worth the extra money versus a Weathertech set for a fraction. They're going on my "anytime delivery" F350 Platinum. I see a lot of snow and ice build up here in North Central Washington. Any input is welcome.
I'm wondering if they're worth the extra money versus a Weathertech set for a fraction. They're going on my "anytime delivery" F350 Platinum. I see a lot of snow and ice build up here in North Central Washington. Any input is welcome.
Went the Gatorback route and very pleased, had weather tech on my 2015 SD and there is no comparison. The FX4 Badge complimenting the decals on the truck is definitely a WOW. However, as we all know my WOW maybe a WHY in someone else's world
Now if you just wondering if the quality justifies the price I would vote yes, the brackets themselves have to be costly to produce the aluminum has to be 1/4 thick on the component that attaches to the frame and the flaps themselves might out last the truck.
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Much appreciated everyone. I just watched the YouTube install videos for the Gatorbacks and agree with all of your comments. They look heavy duty and well-engineered. Will opt for the F-350 logo I think. Another box coming for the long-awaited SD.
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There are a few companies carrying the full line from GB. I ordered mine direct from the manufacturer in Canada due to the full line selection. Due to Xmas shipping they took 10 days here to NY. You would lose half of that time on the west coast since the POE was SF. Great service and they answered some questions promptly before I ordered.
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I don't know if anyone has covers this as I skipped some of the replays lol sorry but they also have a life time warrantee, according to my dealer I can take them a pice of my mud flap and they will replace it! See my thread for more info and pics/part numbers -> https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1461829-new-ford-heavy-duty-mud-flaps.html
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Make sure when you are ordering the F350 flaps you get the newest style. The old F350 style comes with stainless steel hardware and you do not want that on the aluminum body.
Also the no-drill mounting brackets will be needed to make sure the flaps are properly secured on the truck. The wheel wells of the Super Duty do not have enough of a surface to correctly mount the flaps. The brackets are custom designed for the new Super Duty and are aluminum so you will have no issues with galvanic corrosion.
Here is where you can find the new F350 logo flaps: https://www.sharptruck.com/gatorback-f-350-mud-flaps
and here are the brackets: https://www.sharptruck.com/truck-har...-flap-brackets
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I don't know if anyone has covers this as I skipped some of the replays lol sorry but they also have a life time warrantee, according to my dealer I can take them a pice of my mud flap and they will replace it! See my thread for more info and pics/part numbers -> https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...mud-flaps.html
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Ordering Direct
I'm ordering direct from Gatorbacks but appreciate the lead. The complete set (F&R) with the aluminum brackets and hardware is $404. They're super nice to deal with. Just got off the phone with them. Good to go.
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If the 12" flaps are not wide enough we can special order 14" flaps as well and there are offset brackets for those.
This will move the flap far enough away from the tire where it won't rub. You can get 1", 1.5" and 2" offsets.
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They can be adjusted and used with offset brackets which you can find here, https://www.sharptruck.com/truck-har...-flap-brackets.
If the 12" flaps are not wide enough we can special order 14" flaps as well and there are offset brackets for those.
This will move the flap far enough away from the tire where it won't rub. You can get 1", 1.5" and 2" offsets.
If the 12" flaps are not wide enough we can special order 14" flaps as well and there are offset brackets for those.
This will move the flap far enough away from the tire where it won't rub. You can get 1", 1.5" and 2" offsets.
I will be calling soon.
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Every penny
Drove the SD in a snow storm 12 inches of snow.
kept the snow down on the ground where is belongs.
i got a small blast snow from the front wheel on the running boards below the drivers
door handle.
a lot better then the weather tech I had on my 11.
it would come up and coat both doors.
kept the snow down on the ground where is belongs.
i got a small blast snow from the front wheel on the running boards below the drivers
door handle.
a lot better then the weather tech I had on my 11.
it would come up and coat both doors.