Mud flaps - which ones do you have?
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Just picked up a new 3500 on Fri and am enjoying it so far.
I've heard a few pings from stones bouncing up and hitting something. I was looking to install the molded Husky mud flaps when I mentioned to the salesman about my travel trailer and he said that I might want something more substantial to protect the truck and the travel trailer. Any thoughts on this?
I've heard a few pings from stones bouncing up and hitting something. I was looking to install the molded Husky mud flaps when I mentioned to the salesman about my travel trailer and he said that I might want something more substantial to protect the truck and the travel trailer. Any thoughts on this?
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I went with the Dodge Heavy Duty Rubber flaps. Take a look at my gallery for photos. Haven't heard anything hit the side of the truck since putting them on. Got them for $64 shipped from TX. PM if you want the dealers name.
Also, only holes that need to be drilled on these is into the plastic wheel well liners, instructions say to drill out the top hole on the front, but I did not, just used existing holes.
Good Luck.
Also, only holes that need to be drilled on these is into the plastic wheel well liners, instructions say to drill out the top hole on the front, but I did not, just used existing holes.
Good Luck.
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I ended up going with the molded Mopar flaps ($39/pr). I like them. They're not too intrusive and mine are more for splash protection than anything else.
One suggestion for anyone buying these. . .
If you also have bought the rear fender liners, be sure to keep the old smaller liners that get removed during the installation process. You're going to need two of the metal clips that are on that removed piece for your front flaps. They will provide the backing for two of the holes on the front fenders (existing holes are too large for the supplied screws). Those clips fit nicely and work great.
Neil
One suggestion for anyone buying these. . .
If you also have bought the rear fender liners, be sure to keep the old smaller liners that get removed during the installation process. You're going to need two of the metal clips that are on that removed piece for your front flaps. They will provide the backing for two of the holes on the front fenders (existing holes are too large for the supplied screws). Those clips fit nicely and work great.
Neil
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bracket for flaps
Originally posted by phox_mulder
I thought mine were just fine.
Until last weekend when one of them met the tailpipe.
When I order my new ones,
http://www.powerstore.cummins.com/cg...s_of_the_Trade
Towards the bottom of the page, the 24X30 ones,
need much trimming to fit a 2500, a little less for a 3500
I'm going to fab up something to keep them from bending in the breeze, and trim them a little cleaner.
Those Northwest Customs ones are great, just a bit pricey for me right now.
phox
I thought mine were just fine.
Until last weekend when one of them met the tailpipe.
When I order my new ones,
http://www.powerstore.cummins.com/cg...s_of_the_Trade
Towards the bottom of the page, the 24X30 ones,
need much trimming to fit a 2500, a little less for a 3500
I'm going to fab up something to keep them from bending in the breeze, and trim them a little cleaner.
Those Northwest Customs ones are great, just a bit pricey for me right now.
phox
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Big Bob do you have a pic of the rear of your truck while all the lights are on but no flash on your camera at night? I would love to see such a pic as your set up is what i am thinking... Looks good man.
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Originally posted by Grand Geek
Big Bob do you have a pic of the rear of your truck while all the lights are on but no flash on your camera at night? I would love to see such a pic as your set up is what i am thinking... Looks good man.
Big Bob do you have a pic of the rear of your truck while all the lights are on but no flash on your camera at night? I would love to see such a pic as your set up is what i am thinking... Looks good man.
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One thing I recommend is if you use the molded dodge flaps use the clear tape where the mold wraps around. Mine shimmied the paint of my other truck. I won't use them, but will go with the flat ones.
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I installed some bushwacker flares and now the molded mudflaps don't fit anymore. Anybody got any suggestions as to what works now. I still want to run mudflaps but I have not found anything that looks good that I can still afford.
Jason
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What works is::
Originally posted by BADBOWTIE
I installed some bushwacker flares and now the molded mudflaps don't fit anymore. Anybody got any suggestions as to what works now. I still want to run mudflaps but I have not found anything that looks good that I can still afford.
Jason
I installed some bushwacker flares and now the molded mudflaps don't fit anymore. Anybody got any suggestions as to what works now. I still want to run mudflaps but I have not found anything that looks good that I can still afford.
Jason
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What works is::
Originally posted by BADBOWTIE
I installed some bushwacker flares and now the molded mudflaps don't fit anymore. Anybody got any suggestions as to what works now. I still want to run mudflaps but I have not found anything that looks good that I can still afford.
Jason
I installed some bushwacker flares and now the molded mudflaps don't fit anymore. Anybody got any suggestions as to what works now. I still want to run mudflaps but I have not found anything that looks good that I can still afford.
Jason
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Out of Here do you have any pics? Are those flaps hard or rubber? I assume you are refering to a catalog the dealer has, correct? I might be intresested but I have a very hard time getting to the parts department while they are open. Thanks for the reply.
Jason
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