LFairbanks Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) Yeah, I know not everybody likes them. But from a practicality stand point they will prevent that leading edge from getting chewed up over time from rocks and gravel. Here is my dilemma, I had a 2000 Chevy 1500 that I put the factory flaps on that were somewhat pricey for what they were. But they wore the paint down to the bare metal on 3 of the 4 tires. I ended up taking them off and leaving them off and dealt with the problem I was trying to prevent. With the new truck I'am looking for just a flat piece of rubber that just hangs and is mounted to that lip that the fender liner is attached to. Any suggestions? Something like this, see link below. Although I don't care for the diamond plate look. Would prefer plain if I could find them. And I don't want anything that is molded so to speak, as I'am pretty certain it will wear through the paint over time. http://www.realtruck.com/powerflow-big-mudder-mud-flaps/R182773P2011Y857MA.html The picture that comes up in the link is for a dually which I'am not looking at. Just want the plain black minus that piece of chrome. Edited August 20, 2013 by LFairbanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohio Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Have you looked into Rally Armor flaps? http://www.rallyarmor.com/index.php/rally-mud-flaps-universal-mud-flaps-c-60_116?osCsid=4e7451661603b8ae0d6a04b06d60bdf6 LFairbanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Have you looked into Rally Armor flaps? http://www.rallyarmor.com/index.php/rally-mud-flaps-universal-mud-flaps-c-60_116?osCsid=4e7451661603b8ae0d6a04b06d60bdf6 The other dilemma is that I don't want to be using sheet metal screws. I worry about creating a metal on metal connection for rust to start. I know I'am making this difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 My Ram came with plastic covers for the leading edge of the fenders behind the tires. I bought mud flaps, but I don't know if I'll install them. I'm not feeling it this time around. We'll see... I may change my mind. On my G8 I had clear bra material put behind the front tires to protect the paint. It's worked wonderfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohio Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The other dilemma is that I don't want to be using sheet metal screws. I worry about creating a metal on metal connection for rust to start. I know I'am making this difficult. What vehicle are these mud flaps for? Are you looking for front and rear mud flaps? Front only? Rear only? What are your fabrication skills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 What vehicle are these mud flaps for? Are you looking for front and rear mud flaps? Front only? Rear only? What are your fabrication skills? They are for a 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 Duramax. Looking for both front and rear. As far as skills, I would consider myself handy. Nothing that I don't fix myself and I don't cut corners. Whether it be anything to do with the car, or house, unless it is warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohio Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) Picture the way a semi-truck mud flaps are mounted in the rear. Could you fab something up that would mount off the frame using the existing parking brake cable bolt? Or other existing hardware on the frame? http://www.toxicdiesel.com/images/silverado-before-after.jpg I'm having trouble finding a picture of the front wheel area on google, Edited August 20, 2013 by neohio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 If I was looking for rubber mud flaps in my area, I'd visit the Farm & Fleet. Not sure if you have a farm store. As for not using metal screws... I'm not sure how you'd do that. You could always fill the hole with silicon caulk and then screw it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 If I was looking for rubber mud flaps in my area, I'd visit the Farm & Fleet. Not sure if you have a farm store. As for not using metal screws... I'm not sure how you'd do that. You could always fill the hole with silicon caulk and then screw it in. I had somebody else tell me about the silicone trick. Do you know how well it works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohio Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 What about a plastic pop rivet? As long as you don't mind drilling a hole for it. I personally would drill the hole for the pop-rivet, apply primer to the bare metal of the hole with a q-tip. hang the mud flaps. Should definitely reduce your metal on metal concerns. As well as being relatively easy to remove or replace if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) What about a plastic pop rivet? As long as you don't mind drilling a hole for it. I personally would drill the hole for the pop-rivet, apply primer to the bare metal of the hole with a q-tip. hang the mud flaps. Should definitely reduce your metal on metal concerns. As well as being relatively easy to remove or replace if needed. I have thought about that as well and have a variety in my garage. Just have to find something like the picture I posted in my first post, order them and go from there. Just wanted to know if there was something out there that somebody else knew of that was in the criteria that I was looking for. I appreciate everybody's help. Edited August 21, 2013 by LFairbanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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