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Thanks for the feedback on the Weathertechs. I also have the Michelin ATX and they do collect rocks in those treads. Also, I have the power running boards, so they don't provide any additional protection to the sides like fixed boards.
Will check out Rokblokz too.
Yeah, I also have the power running boards on my Platinum. The fixed running boards would definitely provide additional rock protection. When I had the front wrapped with PPF, I had them do the rocker panels on this truck as well, but still makes you cringe when the rocks fly up on the body.
Mud flaps definitely help stop the stones and also all the fine grit sand and gravel that you don't hear blasting. What also helps is 6" wide platform running boards to deflect even more stones and sand that would miss the mud flaps and hit the truck farther back.
I'm in the process of installing Rokblockz on my 2023. The fronts are on, no drilling. The backs go on today. The instructions indicate drilling but I don't recall if that's just plastic or into the body. I'll check and follow up.
Just tried to upload installing instructions. My utter incompetence with technology continues to impress....
Just checked the instructions, the only drilling required is if you have rear wheel well liners, you must drill a hole into them. Plastic drilling only.
Hate the look of mud flaps, never been an issue with any of my other trucks so I'll continue running without. What would probably help more than mud flaps are running boards especially the OEM ones that fill the gap between the body and boards. That won't help the rears though.
Must have for me and had it on all my vehicles since i too live down a gravel road. Always been getting the Weathertech moulded flaps. Husky makes them too. As of late i been noticing Ford selling those expensive Gatorback's. Ordered flaps for my wife's new Aviator and ordered from ford, and they ended up sending me Gatorbak flaps. Gave them back to the dealer. They told me ford dont make the moulded ones for this particular vehicle. Maybe they're planning on getting out of making there own...
are they invasive to install? Meaning do you have to drill into the aluminum?
Mine were easy to install and no drilling required. Some of the front bolts were just long enough from what I recall, but they worked and are still holding on just as tight as day 1. I would get these again. They work great, and they look pretty good too. I like that they are moulded to so they aren't flopping around.
Mine were easy to install and no drilling required. Some of the front bolts were just long enough from what I recall, but they worked and are still holding on just as tight as day 1. I would get these again. They work great, and they look pretty good too. I like that they are moulded to so they aren't flopping around.
These are the exact ones I got. And I did buy them off of Amazon since WeatherTec was also the seller there. Plus, they were $10 less expensive and at the time I had Prime, so they also had "free" shipping.
Hate the look of mud flaps, never been an issue with any of my other trucks so I'll continue running without. What would probably help more than mud flaps are running boards especially the OEM ones that fill the gap between the body and boards. That won't help the rears though.
The running boards help some but they do not keep this mess from occurring... I am not generally a mud flap kind of guy but I was not going to continue to allow this to happen.
On my truck I think the flaps are hard to even notice unless you are looking real close. Worth every penny to me.
The running boards help some but they do not keep this mess from occurring... I am not generally a mud flap kind of guy but I was not going to continue to allow this to happen.
On my truck I think the flaps are hard to even notice unless you are looking real close. Worth every penny to me.
I guess lucky for me I rarely see mud as well as not as aggressive of tires, its mainly used to pull our TT and an occasional random trip just to spin the wheels. My steps have the plastic piece between the step and body and not open like yours though, I suspect that would help some with your issue some but IDK how much.
I also use the Weathertech mudflaps (which are no-drill) and with them and my "chrome tubular step bar" factory running boards (which aren't tubular and have a "back" on them) I have great protection. While everyone has different tastes, I admit I don't "get" not wanting mudflaps on a pickup.......I wouldn't put them on my sportscar and chose PPF on my luxury SUV instead but on my truck that gets used all winter and on gravel roads, I wouldn't dream of not having them. I keep my trucks for a long time and the damage caused to the rockers and lower doors from running without protection isn't something I'm interested in dealing with.
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