ardis8500
Goose Creek, SC
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I was contemplating posting this in the "Tow Vehicles" section, but I figured that I would get better info here since the primary mode of transportation are trucks like mine in here. I have a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD 2WD along with a Palomino Bronco 1200. The truck has the factory flares and i'm running 265/75R16E tires. When I have the camper on the truck, I leave the tailgate down since the floor of the camper is not designed to carry a load unsupported. I haven't had an issue yet, but I don't want to start tearing up my tailgate by having it down. The best thing that I can see doing is getting a good set of mud flaps/splash guards. I know there are a few of you out there that have a similar application as mine and I would love to see some pictures of what you have done and if it has worked well for you even if you don't have them there for the tailgate reasons. If you have a decent set of mud flaps on your truck, let me see'em. I'd like to see all applications, but if you have a 1500, 1500HD, 2500, I especially want you. I want these to serve a purpose and also look good.
Thanks in advance.
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD LT, 2WD, 6.0L
Home-made belly bar up front and Tork-Lifts in the rear
2nd Hand Happijac spring loaded turnbuckles.
1995 Palomino Bronco 1200 Pop-Up TC
1976 Jeep CJ-7 - usually on trailer behind truck.
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Super_Dave
Sacramento, CA
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If I had it to do all over again, I think I'd go with this style over the traditional mud flap.
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Truck: 2006 Dodge 3500 Dually
Camper: 2007 Eagle Cap 850
Boat: 2003 Jetcraft 2125 - Yamaha 150 HP & 8 HP Kicker
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Tizi
Puyallup, WA
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I know you were asking about a GM product, but here is mine. I bought the OEM ones and they were simple to install. I also added wheel well liners. They really help to keep the rock chips down.
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Rear w/ liner
2008 Dodge Ram 2500 QC 4x4 - HEMI
2004 Northern Lite Ten-2000 CD
1998 Glastron GS 180 SF w/ Merc 150 HP
Tizi's Transformer by whazoo
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CJ5 jeeper
Auburn, Ca
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If you want something you can remove, look at the Roadmaster website they have a removable mudflap. (Roadwing) They are pricey, but I am going to build one with the flap full width for my mh to protect my toad.
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flakjacket
Fremont, CA
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DuraFlap
I have a set on my dually. Well made flaps.
2005 Silverado 3500 LT, CC DRW 4WD D/A, Ride-Rites, Rancho 9000, Line-X, XM Radio (That I can't live without)
2007 Lance 1181, Fastguns
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dmax lover
Portland,Oregon, USA
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Another vote for the duraflap brand :
http://www.duraflap.com/chev-cls1500.html
I went with these in extra long on my 2500hd to protect the trailer I sometimes tow behind. On the front, I went with the molded ones from GM.
jeff
2005 Chevrolet Duramax 3500 SRW Crewcab Longbed (KYB Monomax Shocks, Michelins,Pacbrake Airbags,Hellwig Rear Swaybar)
2006 Northern Lite 9.6 Classic (Torklifts & fastguns)
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Super_Dave
Sacramento, CA
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I have duraflaps now and am disappointed in the protection they offer. I believe they are too short. I passed on buying the bra for my boat because of the flaps and now have many rock dings in my bow because of that decision.
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flakjacket
Fremont, CA
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The ones for the 4X4 are about 2 inches longer.
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Super_Dave
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flakjacket wrote:The ones for the 4X4 are about 2 inches longer.
Noted but in my particular case, Dodges naturally sit high and with air bags, it's not enough.
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ardis8500
Goose Creek, SC
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Thanks everyone....keep'em coming. I've seen the DuraFlap ones from an article in RV Life magazine. They're on the high price side for me right now. I like the molded ones like Tizi's. Does anyone have the Husky brand? The same manufacturer that makes the Husky Liner floor Liners. They seen to be the popular ones down here in the local Truck shops. I'm going to check GM to see what they offer since I haven't checked them yet.
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