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Old Nov 12, 2025 | 10:11 AM
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Mud flaps or no

I have never been a fan of how mud flaps look on vehicles, but I also see the value in them when it comes to protecting the truck. What are everyone's thoughts? Are you running mud flaps or not?
 
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Old Nov 12, 2025 | 10:17 AM
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Nope - no mudflaps here. I've never had them on a truck. If I'm flinging enough trash to need mud flaps, I likely need fender flares. I'd go paint-to-match flares before I went with mud flaps. Unless you're talking a dually, then mudflaps are a must.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2025 | 10:38 AM
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I've always used Ford molded mud flaps. They've done the job for me with a nice fit and not big and ridiculously oversized. No drilling required either.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2025 | 11:01 AM
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I too have the Ford molded ones and like the look and protection.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2025 | 12:54 PM
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Ford molded ones are nice if you aren't getting off-road more than gravel or your yard. Had them on my wife's F150, they did a great job.

Heavy rubber ones are better if you occasionally find yourself in places where the molded ones might get damaged or torn off but aren't doing real wheeling.

If you're doing real wheeling...you know where this is going.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2025 | 01:05 PM
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Mud flaps are a must here. The OE Ford flaps are good.

I have a brand new set of Duraflap rears for sale if anyone is interested…

https://wyoming.craigslist.org/pts/d...886229574.html
 
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Old Nov 12, 2025 | 06:52 PM
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I like the Weathertech No-Drill flaps on my road queen.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2025 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevin Burroughs
I have never been a fan of how mud flaps look on vehicles, but I also see the value in them when it comes to protecting the truck. What are everyone's thoughts? Are you running mud flaps or not?
if you have retractable running boards, yes.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2025 | 08:11 PM
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I have Gatorbacks on mine, I think it's $400 per axle, absolutely stupid...... But I had a crap ton of Ford points to use. Pretty decent flap.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2025 | 08:47 PM
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Mud Flaps, Yep

Originally Posted by Kevin Burroughs
I have never been a fan of how mud flaps look on vehicles, but I also see the value in them when it comes to protecting the truck. What are everyone's thoughts? Are you running mud flaps or not?
We live on a dirt road and have a farm. I get into enough weather and dirt to keep the dirt levels down on my white 350 Superduty that carries rocks, hay, straw and whoever else we need for the farm. I have always had mudflats and would not be without them. Each person can make up their own mind, but for me, mud flaps are a necessity.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2025 | 08:51 PM
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Old Nov 12, 2025 | 09:22 PM
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Not only mud flaps but include wheel well liners with them together.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2025 | 09:24 PM
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Not only mud flaps but include wheel well liners with them together.
And front liner extension.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2025 | 07:18 AM
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Size of the OEM flaps is good, but are they supposed to have this big gap?
Mud runs down the backside of flap all the time. I know it's my OCD at work, but I like the flaps clean.






 
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Old Nov 13, 2025 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by dekeman
Size of the OEM flaps is good, but are they supposed to have this big gap?
Mud runs down the backside of flap all the time. I know it's my OCD at work, but I like the flaps clean.
Yup, that's how mine look.
 
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