I also hate mud flaps, but last year getting out then back in the truck during any snow fall my door handles would be packed full of snow.
As Birdman put it ... Mudflaps are highly recomended for sure !
Never liked looks of mudflaps myself till molded came along as Birdman suggested hear ... seems another generation has surfaced...Vortex. seems to have made an impression amongst enthusiasts. Apparently is number 1 Pic for SVT Raptor ... not your traditional flaps molded or otherwise .. most think are factory .. does match hood & side air extractors - even the vented runner boards. As much as I like molded, am really not a fan of them cause the molded lip - that wraps over the paint -traps salt, moister & acid rain. Theres just no way to keep dry and clean underneath - couldremove with every wash ? Best protection is is keep "dry & clean". Not only that they cover well spent factory paint !
BTW .. JDM engineering ( site vendor ) now carry... just another option... hope it helps
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