Dean2
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I thought this install might be of interest to other guys that spend a lot of time on gravel. We all put Mud Flaps on the front and rear to try and reduce flung mud and rocks, but that doesn't stop stuff from getting flung forward by the rear wheels, particularly rocks, that like to chip up the lower panels and doors. For years I have mounted a set of flaps on the front side of the rear well to cut this down.
I put Weathertec no drills on this one front and back and they were a great fit.
When I got looking at the rear flaps I got the idea that I could easily reverse Left and Right and have a no drill mount for the front of the well too. In the end it worked out well, but I did have to drill another hole in the mudflap itself to get it to line up with the bolts that hold the factory flares on. I also ended up having to trim the guards because they hung down a little too far when mounted on the front. While I was at it, I took all the bolts that hold the flares on out, covered them in black RTV Waterproof Silicone and reinstalled them to ensure there was no bare metal anywhere. It was pretty easy so I may do that on the front now as well.
Front and Rear Flap mounted, after front flap trimmed.
This is the rear wheel, rear of wheel well flap. I think the fit is a close to perfect as you can ask for.
Trimming Length of Flap, and extra hole drilled to match existing bolts
Flap Fully trimmed
Flap mounted after trimming. Prior to trimming it sattoo close to ground level. See next picture down for mounted prior to trimming.
I put Weathertec no drills on this one front and back and they were a great fit.
When I got looking at the rear flaps I got the idea that I could easily reverse Left and Right and have a no drill mount for the front of the well too. In the end it worked out well, but I did have to drill another hole in the mudflap itself to get it to line up with the bolts that hold the factory flares on. I also ended up having to trim the guards because they hung down a little too far when mounted on the front. While I was at it, I took all the bolts that hold the flares on out, covered them in black RTV Waterproof Silicone and reinstalled them to ensure there was no bare metal anywhere. It was pretty easy so I may do that on the front now as well.
Front and Rear Flap mounted, after front flap trimmed.
This is the rear wheel, rear of wheel well flap. I think the fit is a close to perfect as you can ask for.
Trimming Length of Flap, and extra hole drilled to match existing bolts
Flap Fully trimmed
Flap mounted after trimming. Prior to trimming it sattoo close to ground level. See next picture down for mounted prior to trimming.
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