Truck Hardware Gatorback Black Wrap Ford Oval Mud Flaps - Set of 4 - Fits 2015-2020 Ford F-150
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Mud Flap Braces
5
Although based on the thickness of the mudflaps, you may think that they are sturdy enough to simply attach. In some cases that may be true but I am glad that I made the investment for the extra support. I can see how they will protect the integrity of the mud flap but I also see them as protecting them as protecting your wheel well and corrosion that they are exposed to. The supports create a layer between the elements and your vehicle.
The design and fit of the brackets appear as if they came from the manufacturer. The brackets are solid and well made. The installation was a little time consuming in dealing with the factory wheel well liner. Overall I thrilled with the fitment on my 2019 F-150.
The brackets have a sturdy design and are well engineered to achieve a factory fit. The installation was simple and straightforward for my 2019 F-150 with factory fender flares.
Be prepared to be frustrated. Instructions were great and accompanied with the video it should of been a breeze. Unfortunately with husky wheel well liners and factory trims it wasn't. Getting to the inner bolt was a bear. The husky liner sits off the trucks inner sheet metal a bit causing the "factory bolt to be reused" to be too short. After about 3 hours and a pound of flesh later the driver side was done. The passenger side... 25 minutes! Trim the liner at the location of the bracket and get a longer bolt! Seems very sturdy and supportive.
I ordered the black wrap oval gatorback mud flap set for my new 2018 F-150 Lariat. The turnaround was crazy as I placed the ordered and they showed up on my steps about 3 days later! Good product and just got them installed. Installation was pretty straightforward. I had talked to a friend that put them on his 2014 F-150 and he said to go to You Tube and watch the video. SharpTruck has the videos right on their website and the videos make installation pretty simple. I didn't take the wheels off of mine to install but if I had I think it would have went a lot quicker not having to work around the tires. The videos are of a 2016 so there were a few subtle differences but nothing too out of line.
These things are a no brainer to buy. They make mounting easier but not perfect. They keep the truck warrenty and dont allow steel and aluminum to touch. They really should provide a new plastic push pin as there really is no saving it. The existing truck parts were the most difficult parts to remove. Easy install and flaps look great.