Are Splash Guards Worth It

[js312]

A lot of dealerships around my area (Alberta) put those stupid big ugly rubber flaps on with the chunk of chrome on the bottom that blinds the person behind them when the sun hits it. They normally use the biggest bolts and drill those babies right into the wheel wells that now are just plastic and into the sheet metal of the fender. Oooofff! ?
I refuse to buy from those places. I did the Ford ones. Work good

I've seen a few trucks driving around with giant mud flaps with the dealer's name on them - I think they were from New Hampshire dealers. Haven't seen that from any of the dealers more local to me (Vermont/Massachusetts).

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[Fox146]

I've seen a few trucks driving around with giant mud flaps with the dealer's name on them - I think they were from New Hampshire dealers. Haven't seen that from any of the dealers more local to me (Vermont/Massachusetts).

Ya just hate them. And all the stickers some places put on. Peel them off ASAP

 

[Iconic22F150]

Good choice. I have OEM for both and they work perfectly together. I cheaped out the first time and ordered Rough Country wheel well liners - they didn't fit right and rattled around. Ditched them for the OEM ones and they're perfect - easier to install, fit securely, and no rattles.

Personally, I think the aftermarket flap style ones look stupid, like someone went to a junk yard, pulled them off of a Peterbilt, trimmed them down, and slapped them on.

I did the same thing and got the Rough Country wheel well liners cause I liked that they extended farther down but they’re slightly warped and I had to cut them when I installed the Ford performance shocks. Been thinking about getting the OEM ones to replace.

 

[bigfish]

Gatorback mudflaps… worth every penny

 

[js312]

I did the same thing and got the Rough Country wheel well liners cause I liked that they extended farther down but they’re slightly warped and I had to cut them when I installed the Ford performance shocks. Been thinking about getting the OEM ones to replace.

On mine the passenger side fit good enough. The driver's was too shallow and didn't fit right in the fender lip. I figured I'd save a few bucks because how can someone mess up wheel well liners. Well, turns out they can.

 

[Risky Bizness]

FWIW, I put the FORD mud flaps on my F150's. Don't want rock chips, and wanted to keep debris off of the running boards, and hopefully provide some kind of protection on running board motors. I paid for them through my FORD pass points.

However, there are quite a few good mudflaps on the market that will meet or beat FORD's product. It's all personal preference.

 

[Calson]

I liked that Volvo and Toyota would include them instead of charging an additional $300 with the dealer. It protects your car and that of other drivers sharing the road and they block water but also gravel. With splash guards and running boards the sides are protected.

 

[FLPB]

I went Husky for the same reasons. Just enough coverage. I wasn't ready to go full-grandpa yet.

I went with the Husky splash guards and fender liner. Good quality, the splash guards are big enough to do the job without sticking out too much. Here is a pic from when I installed them.

 

[in_venere_veritas]

Personally, I'm for black wheel-well liners and NO mud flaps. I just don't like the way they look. I think they are acceptable if your truck is lifted, but I think it looks funky on a stock truck.

 

[commsguy78]

Are the Husky vs OEM mud flaps that much of a size difference? Anyone have dimensions by chance?

 

[BurntBiscuit]

Here are some pics of Ford OEM Mud flaps on my stock 2025 King Ranch PB with oem black wheel liners. For reference, the truck has not been washed for over 3 weeks, and has been driven on both highway and local roads. Bottom line...they are doing their job. Thrilled with how they provide coverage. Same outcome on front wheels.

 

[FLPB]

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[commsguy78]

Oem Mud flaps and wheel well liners installed.

 

[adyaro77]

Why would you buy mud flaps that have holes right where you need to block dirt from going?

I chose a different style. I wasn't 100% sure, but I like them. To each their own. I think if your truck isn't lifted these would look ridiculous. I got them because of my wheel poke. Only real issue is I don't want these on the front so I have to deal with my running boards being dirtier than I like.

 

[Nassau]

I don’t really like the large flaps, but I hate the dirt/sand getting on the running boards, so I installed the Husky flaps. They are small and curved and look inconspicuous on my carbonized grey PB. As you can see the dirt does spash up well behind the flap though, but the running boards stay pretty clean.

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