Mud flaps for power running board

[tpf903]

Has anyone found mud flaps that can be install with power running board without mods to the running boards themselves.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

The only thing I have found is for the rear. I haven't found any that make them for the front.

 

[USMCBuckWild]

Sort of. You can get the standard mud flaps for the trucks without the power step and use a 3/8 spacer on the bottom screw when you attach it. This will give the step adequate space to travel past the mudflap without leaving a noticable gap. Or, get a super cheap set of walmart flat mudflaps and add those to the front wheel well.

I'm using expresso-cheapo mudflaps and trimming them to be almost the exact profile of the running board so you won't even notice them.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Sort of. You can get the standard mud flaps for the trucks without the power step and use a 3/8 spacer on the bottom screw when you attach it. This will give the step adequate space to travel past the mudflap without leaving a noticable gap. Or, get a super cheap set of walmart flat mudflaps and add those to the front wheel well.

I'm using expresso-cheapo mudflaps and trimming them to be almost the exact profile of the running board so you won't even notice them.

Can you post a picture when you finish? I would love to see what you did.

Thanks,

 

[USMCBuckWild]

Can you post a picture when you finish? I would love to see what you did.

Thanks,

Absolutely! Should be done next weekend since this weekend is kind of shot for me. I'll post pics in this thread.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Thank you.

 

[NevadaGeo]

Since I drive off-road often, mud guards are very important, especially with the deployable side steps. I used standard molded mud guards in the rear and straight flaps in the front. I will post some photos sometime today, when the frost melts... Altogether cost of about $60 and some self-tapping screws.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Since I drive off-road often, mud guards are very important, especially with the deployable side steps. I used standard molded mud guards in the rear and straight flaps in the front. I will post some photos sometime today, when the frost melts... Altogether cost of about $60 and some self-tapping screws.

Did you do anything to seal the holes that you made with the self tapping screws to prevent rust?

 

[NevadaGeo]

I caulked it all off with a decent outdoor black window sealer silicone. The screws generally shouldn't penetrate metal, only the plastic of the outer wheel well molding and the thinner plastic of the wheel well. I used some old conveyor belt that I cut to fit as backing in the thinner wheel well plastic to add some strength. So no real need to worry about metal corrosion installing the mud guards. I sealed them so the backs don't get the water mud lines from leakage. Purely cosmetic and vain, but hey, she is new and beautiful now, wanna keep her looking good.

 

[NevadaGeo]

First photo shows front mud guard. It is just a flat guard that you can purchase anywhere. It will not intrude with the deployable running board. The second photo shows the rear molded variety that can also be purchased anywhere. These work well and look good on the vehicle.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Thanks NevadaGeo, That looks good. Can you post a picture of whole vehicle with the mudflaps? I just want to see the overall effect of the mudflaps.

Thanks,

 

[NevadaGeo]

Front flap is in shade. I want to use this photo in my signature but cant find a way to do it as a cut/paste. Is there a secret?

 

[NevadaGeo]

Sorry, photo here. Getting used to the site! I will get a better photo showing the flaps.

 

[NevadaGeo]

Here is a better photo showing the looks of the vehicle with the mud guards. Makes it look more "rugged".

 

[USMCBuckWild]

Well, he beat me to it.

Looks good!

My plan is to trim them around the profile of the running board, a little cleaner look. I like the way they look on those newer trucks.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Here is a better photo showing the looks of the vehicle with the mud guards. Makes it look more "rugged".View attachment 19661

NevadaGeo that looks great! They look like they blend right in. You live in some very beautiful country! I love the mountains in the background.

What is the emblem on the side of your fender?

Andy

 

[NevadaGeo]

I thought this was quite appropriate. Just short of cool.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172303470307?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[powerboatr]

THANKS
now i have a new project

 

[powerboatr]

https://www.huskyliners.com/Mud-Gua...loying-running-boards/no-power-running-boards
so if i use these for the non deployable boards and add a spacer to make sure the boards clear?
might work and under 70

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

I thought this was quite appropriate. Just short of cool.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172303470307?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Thanks that's pretty cool!