2 different style OEM splash gaurds?

[25silveradoHD]

i was interested in getting a set of splash guards/mudflaps OEM for my new silverado.

my truck currently has small corner plastic peices on it at the bottom of the fenders behind the wheels.

 

when i looked online ebay specifically, they show two differnt styles. one set has a indent like feature that would screw over the plastic piece on my truck.

 

the second set had a piece of plastic molded out that would require me to remove the plastic peice already on the truck.

 

 

ill try to get pics uploaded but has anyone had any issues with either one?

is there a better fit of the two?

 

thanks

[25silveradoHD]

[newdude]

One is molded (the top) the other is the flat guard (the bottom). Both go on without the removal of the black plastic pieces on the rear of the fenders.

 

Flat:

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/164280-splash-guards-mud-flaps/?p=1499670

 

Molded:

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/164280-splash-guards-mud-flaps/?p=1499748

[darkfox1]

Molded looks better imo. Flat ones look more utilitarian.

 

I saw a dealership here in Atlanta selling a 2LZ truck with painted molded flaps.

 

Do they do a good job? I have a lot of trouble with mud and dirt on my bed especially from the dirt/gravel driveways on my lot. If they're not too expensive this might be a worthwhile mod for me.

[1300c]

A friend of mine put the molded ones on, and he likes them pretty well. I think he paid around $50 a pair for them. My only concern with the molded is where they cover the paint. I would hate for dirt, and debris to get in behind, and cause paint damage.

[Bandit33x]

I put on Weathertec mudflats both front and rear. The first time I went in the mud my running boards got plastered right where I get in and out of my truck. They work really well, and took about a half hour to do all four. Granted, they don't have any logos, but if I want logos, I do them myself since thats what I do for a living, wide format graphics. Here's the link http://www.weathertech.com/mudflap-no-drill-digitalfit/

[25silveradoHD]

thanks guys i appreciate the help looks like the molded ones are it for me!!

[BlackZ71Silverado]

One is molded (the top) the other is the flat guard (the bottom). Both go on without the removal of the black plastic pieces on the rear of fenders

Correct, that's the difference. IMO the molded splash guards are the way to go. Impossible to mess up the install and just look better on the truck.

 

The flat ones can be a little difficult to install compared to the molded guards and difficult to get even and level on both sides. With the molded ones, there is no guessing. Just hold them up against the truck and run the screws in.

 

 

 

 

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[newdude]

Correct, that's the difference. IMO the molded splash guards are the way to go. Impossible to mess up the install and just look better on the truck.

 

The flat ones can be a little difficult to install compared to the molded guards and difficult to get even and level on both sides. With the molded ones, there is no guessing. Just hold them up against the truck and run the screws in.

 

 

 

 

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Pic above. The flats on the K2 trucks are just as easy as the molded because of that indented section for those plastic "guards" already on the truck. I put them on mine, even on all 4 corners.

[WendysOrBust]

I might be interested in the black molded ones. Do any of you have any pictures of these installed?

[newdude]

I might be interested in the black molded ones. Do any of you have any pictures of these installed?

 

 

Post #2 and the links in Post #3 above...

[calgator73]

I put on Weathertec mudflats both front and rear. The first time I went in the mud my running boards got plastered right where I get in and out of my truck. They work really well, and took about a half hour to do all four. Granted, they don't have any logos, but if I want logos, I do them myself since thats what I do for a living, wide format graphics. Here's the link http://www.weathertech.com/mudflap-no-drill-digitalfit/

Just took my weathertecs off today (swapping to a 2500) and noticed all the crap from winter caked behind them. Spring cleaning gents... Pull them off and clean thoroughly.

[Bandit33x]

Just took my weathertecs off today (swapping to a 2500) and noticed all the crap from winter caked behind them. Spring cleaning gents... Pull them off and clean thoroughly.

I haven't pulled mine off yet, but I'm glad they don't touch any paint, just the plastic fender trim.

Here are a few pictures.

[calgator73]

I haven't pulled mine off yet, but I'm glad they don't touch any paint, just the plastic fender trim.

Here are a few pictures.

What brand are yours?

[Bandit33x]

What brand are yours?

WeatherTech