Vortex Mud Flaps

[FlounderStalker]

IMO the double sided tape will let go long before the screws do so it's unnecessary. someone tell me why i am wrong.

For some unexplainable reason, i think the combination of tape and screws will hole better than screws alone. Maybe it is that the screws won't let the tape fail and the tape works where the screws aren't.

 

[BIRDMAN]

For some unexplainable reason, i think the combination of tape and screws will hole better than screws alone. Maybe it is that the screws won't let the tape fail and the tape works where the screws aren't.

i think the dancing banana is the real answer.

 

[OUTCAST]

I mostly used the double stick tape for extra hands and get them where I wanted them before I put the screws to'em.

 

[OUTCAST]

You can like flaps or not like them, but, some two years and some change later, I'm convinced Vortex "Rock" Flaps are true bad ass as far as flaps go. I was never a big mud flap fan, but these things did what I wanted them to do, never had another rock ding and looked vastly better than "Yosemite Sam-back off" mud flaps, just my opinion. They survived the rock I hit when I went to DV with Big J and Stoner, even though my running board and fender flare still bares the scars, countless times of getting crushed and drug thru the Louisiana mud and still held their shape. Seems the only thing they were unable to survive was curious puppy teeth. I'll order another set I think for the '13, maybe.

 

[CruiserT]

Just replaced my mud flaps by the Vortex mud guards. Think it looks much better now then before with the Ford mud flaps. But still not sure about if I should put also some at the rear.

 

[blockdoc]

Those Vortex flaps are a big improvement over the ones you did have.

I didn't like the graying appearance of mine as they aged in the sun - some Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant fixed that though. They stay looking great now. And I can't imagine how many rock dings they have saved me. My truck throws a lot of rocks (lot of gravel roads and parking lots around here), and I can often hear a dull thud when they're struck by a rock.

 

[blockdoc]

IMO the double sided tape will let go long before the screws do so it's unnecessary. someone tell me why i am wrong.

I'm not saying you're wrong with what I'm about to say; I would expect the exact same thing. But I thought you all would like to hear about mine.

I will make a thread about what happened, but my truck went in a lake and is totaled from submersion. So I went to remove some of the aftermarket stuff insurance isn't going to cover, like my Vortex flaps.

When I installed them, I used the double sided tape to hold them in position & enable me to do it alone. I used the heavy duty 3M stuff, and I used the 3 screws per flap that come with them. I wanted to seal off the screw holes, so I put a dab of gasket sealant on each screw.

When I removed the flaps, the screws backed out easily. When I removed all the screws, the flaps stayed there - held by the 3M tape. It took a fair amount of force to pull the flaps off, which surprised me.

So I think there is indeed a point to using the tape.

 

[Bigg50]

Should have checked out the sponsors of this section. Saints offers a great solution and look much better IMO (not saying these look bad).

Rock Deflectors by Saints | Saints Offroad

 

[OUTCAST]

Should have checked out the sponsors of this section. Saints offers a great solution and look much better IMO (not saying these look bad).

Rock Deflectors by Saints | Saints Offroad

I like the deflectors a lot, but I know from some of my mud slinging adventures that a lot gets slung in front of the running boards and behind the rear tire. I've even chipped my passenger mirror housing from throwing rocks up. The Vortexs, or any flaps for that matter, would have to keep debris from making a direct hit up the door skin or rear fender. IMO.

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I'm not saying you're wrong with what I'm about to say; I would expect the exact same thing. But I thought you all would like to hear about mine.

I will make a thread about what happened, but my truck went in a lake and is totaled from submersion. So I went to remove some of the aftermarket stuff insurance isn't going to cover, like my Vortex flaps.

When I installed them, I used the double sided tape to hold them in position & enable me to do it alone. I used the heavy duty 3M stuff, and I used the 3 screws per flap that come with them. I wanted to seal off the screw holes, so I put a dab of gasket sealant on each screw.

When I removed the flaps, the screws backed out easily. When I removed all the screws, the flaps stayed there - held by the 3M tape. It took a fair amount of force to pull the flaps off, which surprised me.

So I think there is indeed a point to using the tape.

I checked out your post. That Sucks! Sorry that happened to ya.

 

[Razor Ramon]

I have a set coming but I've heard there are some issues with rubbing on the fronts. I'm running fuel anza's with a +6 offset I believe and 35x12.5 Toyo M/T's. Anyone running something like 0 offset methods and 35's with these?