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[MD24Bronco2.3]

Regarding mud flaps. I have the WeatherTech ones, both front and back. Drivers side front went on super easy with the factory-installed running boards. The front passenger required some "persuasion" along with loosening the bolts on the running board and really forcing the mud flap in. It is never coming off! The rear flaps went on super easy. The mud flaps definitely help with rain/mud/water coming up from the tires, especially on the door handles.

The Ford flaps would definitely not go on with even the strongest persuasion! Ended up removing the steps, flipping them to the opposite sides. Was able to move the clips and reuse 3 of the factory bolts, plus 3 stainless steel self threading screws, on each side. In all, that moved them a good inch or so rearward, which was just enough to install the flaps. Everything turned out nicely.

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[adam1991]

So... Didn't really study them before installing. However, the balls are metal, however the socket ends are plastic. Not sure if the socket has a metal insert, though. I think the locking clip/mechanism is metal. I do like how high it raises vs using the rod.

I absolutely love how high it raises the hood, agreed.

And even my wife can still push it back down.