Mud flaps for Raptor

[ZaneMasterX]

I will as soon as I get time. Install was simple. I actually used two of the fender flare screws for the front and back. I'll explain when I post pics.

Did you drill any extra holes or just use the 2 fender flare screws that the flap will cover?

 

[NASSTY]

I only installed front flaps for now. I also used 2 of the fender flare screws. First I traced the mud flap onto a piece of cardboard and made a template. I then held the template in place and pushed against the screws to make indents showing where to drill the holes. I drilled holes in the template, trial fitted the template, then placed the template on the mud flaps and marked the holes and drilled them.

 

[03'Darin]

Did you drill any extra holes or just use the 2 fender flare screws that the flap will cover?

No extra holes, just the two fender flare screws. Flaps contour with the fender shape perfect and don't get distorted from wind when driving. Couldn't have asked for a better install. Honestly hesitated about buying them because of the cheesy screws they come with. I was going to use a factory style fastener with an attached washer instead until I realized I could use the existing screws.

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I only installed front flaps for now. I also used 2 of the fender flare screws. First I traced the mud flap onto a piece of cardboard and made a template. I then held the template in place and pushed against the screws to make indents showing where to drill the holes. I drilled holes in the template, trial fitted the template, then placed the template on the mud flaps and marked the holes and drilled them.

I did that process but used the flap instead of cardboard. I lined up the flap and put a level on the side. Then I just pushed on the flap hard enough to make a screw mark on the flap. Then I just drilled that top hole in the flap and installed it with that. Leveled the flap again and then marked the bottom hole. I drilled that hole slightly larger so I could have a bit of adjustment for leveling. Worked great. Then I put the flap backwards on top of the other flap and marked the holes the same. Drilled the holes in the other flap, mounted and level. Whala

 

[Spud]

So, Gatorback had my truck for a few hours today and installed their licensed Raptor logo flaps. Had to take them off as the rear brackets need some fine tuning. They are hoping one or two more "versions" and they'll have it done. These are the no drills. Didn't let me take pictures.....

 

[Raptoroperator]

How do the brackets look? I've seen some that are bright aluminum and they stuck out like a sore thumb. Please tell me they are going to be black to match the wheelwell.

 

[lottp]

So, Gatorback had my truck for a few hours today and installed their licensed Raptor logo flaps. Had to take them off as the rear brackets need some fine tuning. They are hoping one or two more "versions" and they'll have it done. These are the no drills. Didn't let me take pictures.....

Nice! Like Raptoroperator mentioned, black brackets are certainly preferred. I can't recall if all their no-drill brackets are silver or not. However, if there is any way you can let them know we want black brackets would be helpful! I wouldn't even mind if that adds a few bucks vs me painting them.

 

[ZaneMasterX]

Alright people, since no one else wanted to share.

This is my PDP front mudflap install.

First I made a cardboard template to find where I wanted the flaps to sit. Once you find a good spot press hard on the cardboard where the bolts on the flare are and then drill out where the bolt imprint is. Then I installed the template to see if I liked the look and to make sure things were level. Once I liked that I put the template on the PDP flap and marked the holes. Drilled the holes with an 11/64 bit.

Then I mounted the flap to check fitment again then pulled it off and used the drilled flap as a template to drill the holes in the other flap.

Then I went HAM with Gorilla double sided all weather tape to add some strength to the mounting area and to keep the flap from rubbing the flares paint off If I decide to take the flaps off. Make sure both the flare and the flap are clean, I used rubbing alcohol. I also warmed up both mounting areas with a heat gun to make sure everything was dry and tacky.

With the 2 mounting screws and the Gorilla tape these flaps are going no where.

 

[Spud]

I have no idea on the colour of the bracket. I will let them know that black is preferred.

 

[Wilson]

Alright people, since no one else wanted to share.

This is my PDP front mudflap install.

First I made a cardboard template to find where I wanted the flaps to sit. Once you find a good spot press hard on the cardboard where the bolts on the flare are and then drill out where the bolt imprint is. Then I installed the template to see if I liked the look and to make sure things were level. Once I liked that I put the template on the PDP flap and marked the holes. Drilled the holes with an 11/64 bit.

Then I mounted the flap to check fitment again then pulled it off and used the drilled flap as a template to drill the holes in the other flap.

Then I went HAM with Gorilla double sided all weather tape to add some strength to the mounting area and to keep the flap from rubbing the flares paint off If I decide to take the flaps off. Make sure both the flare and the flap are clean, I used rubbing alcohol. I also warmed up both mounting areas with a heat gun to make sure everything was dry and tacky.

With the 2 mounting screws and the Gorilla tape these flaps are going no where.

so the guy driving behind you lol looks good

 

[sp2pilot]

Alright people, since no one else wanted to share.

This is my PDP front mudflap install.

Very nice ZaneMasterX! This also makes me want to plastidip my wheels black now.