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Old Nov 30, 2021 | 12:49 AM
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I couldn't find any photos but I have been running Duraflap mud flaps on my trucks since 1999. The first set lasted almost 20 years on that F250 when I sold it for a 2019 F350 dually. Duraflaps with stainless weights were installed. They install easily and look great. I got an offer on the F350 that I could not refuse so I ordered a F450 and have the new Duraflaps for it before I have my new truck.

Check them out. Family business and American made. Mud Flaps For Pick Up Trucks SUVs by DuraFlap
 
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Old Nov 30, 2021 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Alaskahick
I couldn't find any photos but I have been running Duraflap mud flaps on my trucks since 1999. The first set lasted almost 20 years on that F250 when I sold it for a 2019 F350 dually. Duraflaps with stainless weights were installed. They install easily and look great. I got an offer on the F350 that I could not refuse so I ordered a F450 and have the new Duraflaps for it before I have my new truck.

Check them out. Family business and American made. Mud Flaps For Pick Up Trucks SUVs by DuraFlap
Looks identical to the Luverne which I have also been using for 20+ years. They last forever; can't go wrong with either brand.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2021 | 09:03 PM
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Form fitted mud flaps, while they look good and are cheaper, have the problem of trapping sand and gravel between them and the body panels. This is made more serious with aluminum body panels since the alloy is softer than steel, so these grains can actually wear into/ through the panel.

Flaps with a dedicated bracket that can provide ample separation can mitigate the issue, which is why I prefer rockblok, gatorback etc.

The husky and weather tech probably aren't an issue if you drive on pavement or clean between the flap regularly.


 
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Old Dec 1, 2021 | 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by DSLTRK60
Form fitted mud flaps, while they look good and are cheaper, have the problem of trapping sand and gravel between them and the body panels. This is made more serious with aluminum body panels since the alloy is softer than steel, so these grains can actually wear into/ through the panel.

Flaps with a dedicated bracket that can provide ample separation can mitigate the issue, which is why I prefer rockblok, gatorback etc.

The husky and weather tech probably aren't an issue if you drive on pavement or clean between the flap regularly.

what are those? That’s quite the contraption. An eye bolt and is that a cable?
 
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Old Dec 1, 2021 | 09:06 AM
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what are those? That’s quite the contraption. An eye bolt and is that a cable?
They're gatorbacks on semi- truck brackets. I fabbed the hanger from a stainless steel door kick plate. The spring and eye bolt are to pull the flap from the tire, like used on an old Land Rover setup.






 
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Old Dec 1, 2021 | 05:40 PM
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I added the Rok Blokz mud flaps but replaced the original rubber with Cat logo rubber. Easy install, strong brackets and excellent coverage.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2021 | 06:38 PM
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I added the Rok Blokz mud flaps but replaced the original rubber with Cat logo rubber. Easy install, strong brackets and excellent coverage.
Looks awesome. I work for cat
 
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Old Dec 1, 2021 | 07:09 PM
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Looks awesome. I work for cat
Thats cool. The company I manage forges American steel into CAT undercarriage product for D9-10-11 dozers produced in Peoria, IL. Links, segments and bogies.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2021 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by DSLTRK60
They're gatorbacks on semi- truck brackets. I fabbed the hanger from a stainless steel door kick plate. The spring and eye bolt are to pull the flap from the tire, like used on an old Land Rover setup.

I like this setup. Any pictures of where it mounted to the frame or body? I drive off road frequently for work. Flaps that attach to fenders have been damaged, both fender & flap.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2023 | 09:41 PM
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Suggestions for 2022 F350 King Ranch 6.7: tow a 24 foot boat and 30 foot enclosed snowmobile trailer. Just sold my 2002 F350 7.3 that had flexible mud flaps with weights on the bottom, no brand name on them, but worked great to protect the trailers on gravel roads but also flexible when backing up in deep Idaho snow while hunting…the rear flaps were actually bent to match tire profile. Bought the weather techs but after holding up to the new truck they won’t provide much rock protection and will snap off if backing up in deep snow. Thanks for suggestions!
 
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Old Mar 8, 2023 | 04:36 AM
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I prefer the Husky's.



 
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Old Mar 8, 2023 | 04:38 AM
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And be careful if you have a dually and are backing up...even over curbs:



 
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Old Mar 8, 2023 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by bent-1
I like this setup. Any pictures of where it mounted to the frame or body? I drive off road frequently for work. Flaps that attach to fenders have been damaged, both fender & flap.
I'm sorry, I just saw this post.

The front flaps are clamped around the frame rails using plate and 1/2" bolts, 1st picture.

And the rears are simply the square hangar bar welded to the top of the rear overload bracket. Second pic.




 
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Old Mar 8, 2023 | 06:34 AM
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And be careful if you have a dually and are backing up...even over curbs:


Not a problem if they mount to the frame.
Gatorback was easy to deal with, replaced it for free even after I explained I tore it off on some rocks backing up.


 
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Old Mar 8, 2023 | 11:30 AM
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Gatorbacks for the win.


 
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