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Old 03-03-2015, 12:31 PM   #1
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Mud flaps

Just bought a new Ford F 250 Lariat? What do some of you use as mud flaps to keep from throwing rocks and such up against your trailer? I have looked at several auto parts stores and cant find anything. If I can find it I would like a one piece that goes all the way across the back of my truck and if possible have it removable. Thanks
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When the weather warms and I get the truck from storage, think of installing these.

WeatherTech Molded No-Drill Mudflaps. WeatherTech No Drill MudFlaps Mud Flap for Chevy, Ford, Dodge, GMC, Cadillac | WeatherTech.com

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Old 03-03-2015, 12:43 PM   #3
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twosocks........

This is your lucky day...........and they're on sale!!!!!!!!!!!

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Old 03-03-2015, 11:44 PM   #4
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Here is a website that sells what you are looking for. They cost alot more than when I bought mine 3 years ago.

Cloud-Rider&reg Designs Ltd. - Product Features and Information

I'm not associated with them but pleased with my purchase and how well it works.
Good luck with your search.
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twosocks, why not consider the opposite and put a stone guard on the trailer? Treadbrite is inexpensive to DIY once you find you local metal supply. Spray on truck bedliner is a great alternative too and can be color-matched as well. There's also automotive paint protection film. I've used all 3 approaches between different campers and trailers I previously or currently own and they work well.
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Just bought a new Ford F 250 Lariat? What do some of you use as mud flaps to keep from throwing rocks and such up against your trailer? I have looked at several auto parts stores and cant find anything. If I can find it I would like a one piece that goes all the way across the back of my truck and if possible have it removable. Thanks

Tow Tector . attaches to your receiver so easily removed when not needed
full width of your truck , it's the grass type
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Old 03-04-2015, 07:23 AM   #7
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Bought the Rock Tamers a year ago when my trailer was new. I am 100% happy with them, though I did have to grind the gussets on my hitch shank a bit to make them fit between the hitch and the truck bumper. I also wrap tied a couple of pieces of foam plumbing insulation on the shafts of the Rock Tamer in case it jiggled loose and rubbed against the truck bumper.

You should check the adjustment bolts on the Rock Tamer each time you tow because they will back off, or dig into the shank and loosen up.

It does an awesome job of keeping rocks off the trailer, and as I am several miles off the pavement on a farm, keeping the trailer clean (which diamond plate alone will NOT do).
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Old 03-04-2015, 09:15 AM   #8
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When the weather warms and I get the truck from storage, think of installing these.

WeatherTech Molded No-Drill Mudflaps. WeatherTech No Drill MudFlaps Mud Flap for Chevy, Ford, Dodge, GMC, Cadillac | WeatherTech.com

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Hey guy,
I have these and they work and look Great....only problem I had was had to drill out the rear holes to fit my own bolts.
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Hey guy,
I have these and they work and look Great....only problem I had was had to drill out the rear holes to fit my own bolts.
I have similar factory installed Ram flaps, and they don't do nearly enough to prevent damage and mud from hitting the trailer. They do a good job in preventing damage to the truck, but I managed to through a rock clear through the aluminum skin of my old trailer.

Hence the Rock Tamers on my current TT.
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Old 03-04-2015, 06:48 PM   #10
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Recently bought the Weathertech flaps for my new F250. The work and look great. VERY happy with them.
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Bought the Rock Tamers off of Amazon, best buy to date.
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Old 03-04-2015, 07:18 PM   #12
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Just bought a new Ford F 250 Lariat? What do some of you use as mud flaps to keep from throwing rocks and such up against your trailer? I have looked at several auto parts stores and cant find anything. If I can find it I would like a one piece that goes all the way across the back of my truck and if possible have it removable. Thanks
Looks like your getting plenty of options , not to brag but nothing posted beats tow tectors . just ask tow-matter !lol
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When I pull the trigger and get mud flaps, I will be getting these gatorback no drill mud flaps:
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https://www.truckhardware.ca/images/...jpg?1402241605
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https://www.truckhardware.ca/products/713?variant=6995
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Old 03-04-2015, 08:20 PM   #14
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Doesn't anyone make any that fit up under the truck closer to the tires?
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Old 03-04-2015, 08:40 PM   #15
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I do but I'm not done building them yet... There cut semi flaps just need to finish my hangers.
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I have the Weathertech flaps on my 2010 F150. They Fit Perfect and look great. And they are truly no drill, they use existing holes that the truck already has, it took me about 30 minutes to mount all 4. I may add 2" to the bottom of the rear ones as they are a little short. I am going to cut off some other flaps and drill and bolt with some small bolts.
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The WeatherTechs are very nice but not big enough for my liking. They do not get low enough. I bought the factory Ram dually mud flaps and the hang low enough, about 4 inches from the ground and do not "air flow sail" very far from the tires when underway. They are heave enough to stop all but a 5 pounder flung from between the dually tires. I would thing most manufacturers have something similar which would work. Besides, even a Ford would look good with flaps reading Ram on them. Ha.
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