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Truck Hardware Gatorback 14"x18" Gunmetal Bowtie Mud Flaps - Brackets Required

Part #:
GM1418BT
Sale Price
$197.60
$247.00
Free Shipping
In Stock Ships by Thursday

Additional details

  • Includes (2)14"x18" mud flaps (1 driver/1 pass)
  • For use on lifted trucks with oversized tires
  • Brackets are required for installation (Sold Separately)
  • For use with these brackets- GB756714/GB756487/GAA756728/GAA756635
  • Mud flaps may be cut to desired length

Gatorback Plate Finishes

Here are the different plate finishines

At a glance

Overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive: customers praise the premium look, heavy-duty build, and real-world protection, with most saying they’d buy again despite a high price.

What Customers Liked

  • Sharp, “big rig” look; chrome or black offset brackets add shine; lots of compliments/turns heads; matches well with fender flares (e.g., Bushwacker); improved look of widened stance/dually setups.
  • Extremely thick, heavy-duty rubber (dump-truck-like); sturdy brackets; feels solid and long-lasting; many repeat buyers across multiple trucks.
  • Reduces rock chips and road debris; stops throwback water/mud; kickback/offset provides clearance on lifted trucks and wider tire setups while still protecting trailers (e.g., 5th wheel).
  • Extra length/longer-than-needed flaps can be trimmed to desired length; works well with lifts (3–12 in), large tires (35–40 in), spacers, and some fender-flare mounting.
  • Many report easy install/breeze once understood; cutting to size is easy with a fresh razor blade; quick shipping; some praise exceptional customer service.

Things to Consider

  • Frequently described as expensive/pricy (examples cited ~$450 fronts/backs; ~$703 for set of four).
  • Some found install tricky or time-consuming (sometimes requiring wheel/tire removal); instructions could be clearer (side identification, drill pattern guidance, pre-drilled holes).
  • Complaints about small/inferior screws; missing nuts/too-short fasteners; some replaced with larger stainless bolts/locknuts; silver hardware on black kits stands out.
  • Reports that black finish/“powder coat” scratches easily and flakes; concerns about long-term corrosion resistance depending on materials and winter salt exposure.
  • One bracket arrived brushed instead of chrome (being corrected).
  • Full-length install can sit close to the ground on some lifts; may need trimming to avoid curb contact when backing up.
  • One reviewer worried a removable lower section could become brittle/break in winter, though no failure reported yet.
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Gatorback 14" wide mud flaps are designed for lifted trucks and trucks with oversized wheels/tires. These mud flaps feature a premium rubber flap that is 14" wide by 18" long and attach to Gatorback 1.5" kickback brackets to hold the flaps back away from rubbing on the tires. The mud flaps can be installed directly onto the brackets at the standard 18" length or may be cut down to 12" to perfectly fit your truck. Due to the heavy weight of these flaps, installation will require that you need to attach the brackets to your truck with self-tapping screws through the lip of the wheel well. There isn't a better mud flap out there to protect your truck from mud, rocks and road debris!

Manufacturer Warranty-

Gatorback mudflaps are backed by a Limited lifetime warranty. This warranty covers rubber replacement (ex- tear offs) for the lifetime of the product to the original owner. It does not cover damage caused by abuse, or regular wear and tear on brackets, plates, or mounting hardware.

Brand Gatorback by Truck Hardware
Length 18 inch(es)
Width 14 inch(es)
Height .5 inch(es)
Weight 8 lb(s)
UPC 667511024927

WARNING: Some products may contain chemicals such as DEHP, which can cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more info go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov