Mud Flap Solutions

[stewwalker]

I have been scouring the interwebs for a good solution for mud flaps for the Raptor. So far I have seen them mounted two ways. The popular mounting option is self tapping them into your fender. The other solution I have seen is putting threaded rivets in the fender and bolting the mud flaps on when needed. Both of these mounting solutions work, but I am looking for a mounting option that doesn't involve putting holes in my fender flares or fender liners. Personally I don't like the idea of having holes in an area where dirt, sand and water will accumulate, and I don't want to put unnecessary holes in a $50,000+ vehicle. I'm curious if anyone els has come up with a better solution. I have been looking at rally armor and really like the way their kits mount onto cars, but they don't offer anything for a Raptor. I also like the way the running board extensions mount, but don't like that they cant support weight because I know some one will eventually step on them.

Am I looking for an uninvented product? Is it possible to mount mud flaps using existing holes and bracketry?

Give me some input. I think a quality mud flap is something many raptor owners would be interested in. I might have to get out some sheet metal and fab something up.

 

[Soldier64]

Sounds like a good DIY project. I think you will find most people here are unafraid to put holes in the truck. Hell, most of us drilled a hole in the roof for a VHF antenna. Who cares about a fender liner! Haha. If that is the route you want to go I say draw it, make it, and then show it off!

 

[TheJoker]

You can use the factory bolts in the rear (not sure about the front). I'm sure that the guy's at Ford had no problem drilling those holes so you wouldn't have to.

 

[johndjmix]

Drill some self tapers in, no big deal I guarantee it will not take value off the truck. Moding a raptor up its basically impossible to not drill anywhere. -john

 

[RaptorAddict.com]

We have actually been working with another company to get front mud guards in play. We have a set on RaptorAddict.com from American Car Craft but they are fancy and over 800.00. Eek! But they are bad ass.

http://www.raptoraddict.com/products/new-2010-2014-ford-raptor-front-mud-guards-2pc

I will be posting a thread once the others come into play.

 

[Aramco Raptor]

For $800 they better come with a flat screen TV.

 

[Deleted member 12951]

Do they vibrate to keep the mud and snow off of them?

 

[stewwalker]

We have actually been working with another company to get front mud guards in play. We have a set on RaptorAddict.com from American Car Craft but they are fancy and over 800.00. Eek! But they are bad ass.

NEW!!! 2010-2014 Ford Raptor Front Mud Guards 2Pc by American Car Craft | Raptor Addict

I will be posting a thread once the others come into play.

Carbon fiber and stainless? Wow. That's a bit outlandish.

I am interested in what you are working on though. Any hints?

 

[RaptorAddict.com]

The only hint I can give is it's simple and works.

 

[stewwalker]

The only hint I can give is it's simple and works.

But I want to know more! How long will I have to wait?