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Old 06-16-2012, 01:16 AM
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Default What exactly do mudflaps do?

I can only think of one use for having mudflaps on my truck and when its rainy and wet out i notice it cuts down on the spray from my tires more so then Trucks/Cars who don't have em. Any other uses? And does anyone else notice they cut down the spray when Rainy/Wet?
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Old 06-16-2012, 01:29 AM
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saves the paint from rocks/excessive amounts of mud (in stock form)
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Old 06-16-2012, 01:31 AM
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Prevents rocks and stuff being thrown up behind u, Like cracking some ones wind shield
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Old 06-16-2012, 04:53 AM
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Mudflaps are like a condom, they provide protection.
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Old 06-16-2012, 05:09 AM
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Mudflaps are like a condom, they provide protection.
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Old 06-16-2012, 05:31 AM
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Old 06-16-2012, 05:51 AM
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Default Re: What exactly do mudflaps do?

They look pretty cool on my 50-yr-old Schwinn pee-wee herman bicycle.
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Old 06-16-2012, 07:16 AM
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I just took mine off cause I think they look stupid.
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Old 06-16-2012, 07:45 AM
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^^ yep! but now i got some ugly holes
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Old 06-16-2012, 08:34 AM
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^^ yep! but now i got some ugly holes
Same here
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Old 06-17-2012, 09:08 AM
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Default Re: What exactly do mudflaps do?

I took mine off and used the plastic fasteners to cover the holes.
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Old 06-17-2012, 05:19 PM
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Default Re: What exactly do mudflaps do?

I don't notice the holes at all really. The only bad thing about running no flaps is (obviously) the bedsides get dirty and the bumper catches all the mud if you happen to drive through it.
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Old 06-17-2012, 08:12 PM
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They prevent salt from eating my beds clear coat. Mine fell off when backing into a pile of snow and now you can see faded spots on my bed due to the salt flying up.
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Old 06-18-2012, 11:47 AM
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Default Re: What exactly do mudflaps do?

They provide protection, but my stock ones are so small, the truck gets covered with dirt spray anyways. lol
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Old 06-18-2012, 11:58 AM
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Default Re: What exactly do mudflaps do?

i have way to many pits in my windshield because of vehicles with inadequate mudflaps. mostly it's lifted trucks and sportscars.
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