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Weather Tech vs GM Mud Flaps

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jimbofoxman Enthusiast

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Anyone know who have done the Huskys, what happens with those little rock guard flaps (what I call them) that are on the leading edge just behind each wheel? Do they get in the way and have to be removed or stay on and the flaps fit on with them?

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sk Senior Enthusiast

sk

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Which husky mudflaps are "no drill"? I have a 2017 GMC Sierra Denali and the instructions say drill one hole.

 

2015 Silverado. They used existing holes in the wheel liner along with some strategically placed 3M tape ...

JimCost2014 Senior Enthusiast

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What make the OEM ones suck? I can attest for the 4 years I had mine on, and they are great. The embossed Chevy Bowtie also adds a nice touch. They are molded into a bowl shape to catch larger objects and look more substantial than both offerings from Weathertech and Husky. The Drilling part help ensures they don't fall off because they are only held on with 3M tape.

 

I agree, the factory mud flaps are very nice. Had them on my 14, the paint is very nice and they seemed to be very durable. I ended up taking them off, just did not like the look, and there was no damage to the truck of the flaps.

Gofas Enthusiast

Gofas

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Looks great! Did you have to remove the rear wheels for installation?

nice truck!
Orlando8 Enthusiast

Orlando8

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Just installed Weather Tech flaps today. Installation was less than 10 minutes on the front . The rears took longer because of the lack of room between the tire and screws. Still a easy installation.

They seem to be very well made and look good

sswalker Enthusiast

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Anyone use or heard of the Red Hound brand of mud flap? I found them on ebay and they look similar to Weathertech, GM or Husky but are a little cheaper. I've never heard of them before so didn't know what to think. I had the GM flaps on my 2011 Sierra since I bought it with no problems. Looking at the molded GM flaps for my new 2016 but the Weathertech are a little cheaper and look nice too. Need to get something soon to keep the chips off my nice black paint.

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spenpet Enthusiast

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On 9/21/2017 at 2:34 PM, JimCost2014 said:

I agree, the factory mud flaps are very nice. Had them on my 14, the paint is very nice and they seemed to be very durable. I ended up taking them off, just did not like the look, and there was no damage to the truck of the flaps.

do you happen to still have them?  are they black painted match ones?  i was going to get some weathertechs, but the painted to match ones look really nice...

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BenJeffries Enthusiast

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I just received my weather tech front and rears for Xmas. The kit came with a “protective film” that can be installed to prevent the aftermarket flap from rubbing / damaging the truck. Has anyone else installed this film? 

diyer2 Senior Enthusiast

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I have them on my 2012.

No film for protection with my install.

If it's included I would use it.

 

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MegaCode360 Enthusiast

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Go for the OEMs.  Do yourself a favor on the fronts though.  Don't use the stupid rivnut/nutsert thing they give you in the hardware pack for the front guards.  Drill a few small pilot holes, go pick up some #8 or #10 by 3/4" black trim screws from the auto store, and self tap those into your pilot holes to secure the fronts.  The rivnut requires a large hole, a special tool and is a bit more of a PITA. ?

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