Topic Sponsor
2015 - 2020 Ford F150 General discussion on the 13th generation Ford F150 truck.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Mud Flaps- yes or no?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-06-2015, 09:41 AM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Gator9329's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 122
Received 19 Likes on 15 Posts
Default Mud Flaps- yes or no?

I am about to pull the trigger on a full set of flaps for my 2015. I was wondering if anyone has any negative feedback on installing or using them. Is there any paint rub through or dirt build up behind them?
I have never had flaps before and don't know if there's draw backs to them.

Any feedback on the Ford, weathertec, or husky would be helpful

Last edited by Gator9329; 10-06-2015 at 09:44 AM.
Old 10-06-2015, 09:49 AM
  #2  
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
burt.trans's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 497
Received 69 Likes on 59 Posts

Default

I have Weather tech no drill and no negatives to them at all. I live in Iowa snow, etc and they really help keep the running boards and sides of truck clear of snow and ice etc.
The following users liked this post:
Gator9329 (10-06-2015)
Old 10-06-2015, 09:54 AM
  #3  
Junior Member
 
Da Hunter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Windsor Ontario
Posts: 24
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

X2 on the weather tech, I have same easy to install in addition I figure they will help keep the crap off the back-up sensors in rear bumper
Old 10-06-2015, 09:57 AM
  #4  
Member
 
F150tc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Gator9329
I am about to pull the trigger on a full set of flaps for my 2015. I was wondering if anyone has any negative feedback on installing or using them. Is there any paint rub through or dirt build up behind them?
I have never had flaps before and don't know if there's draw backs to them.

Any feedback on the Ford, weathertec, or husky would be helpful
I have the weathertech on my truck. I like them as they help keep dirt and snow from being thrown onto the truck and stop rocks from slamming against the undercarriage. I have AMP running boards that tuck under the truck, so they don't protect the paint as much as the other running boards do. I also have a level and 33" mud/snow tires on the truck so they fling a considerable amount of dirt. No issues with dirt build up yet, but they are easy to take on and off and are no drill. As with any crevice, eventually their will be some dirt build up, but these are easy to clean. They don't contact the paint, only the fender flares if you have them.

I was concerned with how they would look. I like the clean look of the truck, but I was surprised at how well the weathertech's look. I'll get a picture later if you want. No drawbacks except for if you don't like the look of mud flaps. IMO these look the best as there are some hideous ones out there that look stupid.
The following users liked this post:
Gator9329 (10-06-2015)
Old 10-06-2015, 10:05 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
Ricktwuhk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: SE Michigan
Posts: 14,966
Received 5,989 Likes on 3,553 Posts

Default

I think I recall seeing that before...
Old 10-06-2015, 11:01 AM
  #6  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Gator9329's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 122
Received 19 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

I was asking this in the 2015 area of the forum because the search results brought up results for previous year models. Things have changed a bit onthe 15. I was curious if there were any concerns on the new body style.
Old 10-06-2015, 05:18 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
L.T.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Des Moines, Ia
Posts: 188
Received 36 Likes on 31 Posts

Default

Leaning towards the Weathertechs myself.

Last edited by L.T.; 10-06-2015 at 05:34 PM.

Trending Topics

Old 10-06-2015, 06:11 PM
  #8  
Saved by Grace
 
Neffster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Salem, VA
Posts: 528
Received 262 Likes on 68 Posts
Default

Only negative might be them vibrating over time and damaging the paint beneath. This happened with my old Tacoma after a few thousand miles. Not sure if this is a concern with the F150?
Old 10-06-2015, 07:03 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
 
mlpjunior's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Seattle Metro Area
Posts: 437
Received 88 Likes on 66 Posts

Default

Can the no-drill flaps be used with factory wheel well liners?
Old 10-06-2015, 07:34 PM
  #10  
Member
 
F150tc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by mlpjunior
Can the no-drill flaps be used with factory wheel well liners?
Yes, I have them on with factory liners
The following users liked this post:
mlpjunior (10-06-2015)


Quick Reply: Mud Flaps- yes or no?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:14 PM.