When you think about adding aftermarket items to your pickup truck, the last thing on your mind might be mud flaps. Your truck may already have the basic flimsy OEM flaps and you may think they are enough.
If you have none at all, you will want to seriously consider getting some quality flaps or replacing the ones you have. You may also assume you don’t need them if you are not going off road with your truck. Either way, your pickup truck will absolutely benefit from a really good set of mud flaps, period. When you are driving on the road or highway, your tires are constantly picking up particles of stone, mud, road-work tar and other forms of debris naturally found on the pavement. In winter, your tires encounter lots of road slush, ice, salt and snow. Without mud flaps, the splatter will eventually corrode the metal and your paint, which we all know leads to rust. Rust is never a vehicles’ friend because you can end up with frame deterioration.
If you use your truck for off-road recreation, mud flaps are even more vital, especially if you upgrade your rims and tires to larger and wider types. Most factory installed mud flaps are inadequate as far as protection from potential damage caused by loose gravel and mud spray which naturally occurs when you take your truck off road. The more tires you have equates to more responsibility, so if you have a Dually, you’re going to need better coverage.
Typically, mud flaps along with your pickup’s fender, are designed to protect your truck, other vehicles and pedestrians against flying debris, dirt or stones that propel into the air from the rotation of your tires. Most flaps are made of a flexible rubber composite material. However, stainless steel, diamond plate and aluminum mud flaps are becoming more popular these days and are actually preferred by many truck owners.
So how do you choose between metal or rubber mud flaps? That decision should be based on the preferred consistent usage of your pickup truck. If you are the adventure seeker who loves rock crawling and rough terrain, you will need the flexibility of rubber flaps behind your tires. A metal or steel flap could bend or crack on a large boulder. Rubber flaps are also much easier to clean and do not require special maintenance.
If you are set on the awesome look of metal flaps, you should realize that they are better suited for soft dirt, sand or wet mud. This is where the how you use your truck application comes in. I am particularly impressed with DeeZee stainless steel flaps. I think they make your truck look really sharp plus the rubber liner that frames them helps the flap from bending and causing potential damage. Whichever brand you prefer, quality is key every time to protect the investment you have in your truck.
Fortunately, just about anyone can install their own set of mud flaps. I am always happy to help out a fellow truck enthusiast if you have questions about what type or instructions regarding mud flaps. Get in touch with me at truckworldaccessories.com any time. Feel free to share this information with your friends who also love their pickup truck.
Beware Of This When Buying A Used Pickup Truck
Of course a shiny brand new truck is a thrill for any truck lover, but if your wallet can’t deal with a big monthly payment and you still need a pickup for work or just because you want one, use the following tips to prevent getting yourself a lemon or having to sink crazy dollars into the truck right after you buy it because the seller misrepresented the vehicle.
New Year – New Truck? Top Four Best Pickups
If you are like everyone else, you may have made a resolution last New Years that you didn’t keep, which may have been to take better care of your old pickup. The up side to that is that you may be in the market for a new truck to start the New Year. Here is what the manufacturers are claiming to be the top four choices in brand new pickup trucks for 2017.
Plowing Snow With Your Pickup Truck
There is no denying that snow season has arrived. If you’re a truck owner with a snow plow, as much as you may dread all the inches of white stuff, you have to admit there is a certain appeal to the flashing strobe lights, the whine of hydraulics and the sound of steel dragging on the pavement. At times it might feel like you are playing with your favorite toy, but there is no mistaking the price and value of that toy, hence you had better know how to use it wisely and make it last. If you are new to plowing or purchasing a plow for the first time, I think you will find my information regarding features and options valuable.
