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Weathertech Mudflaps/Bronco Raptor
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Are you serious? Gray vs black for plastics is a dab of trim restore away.
Wish WeatherTech would redesign Bronco mudflaps to eliminate the gap.
WeatherTech however states: “they [Ford] advised this is a body on frame vehicle (as opposed to uni-body). The bumper is attached directly to the frame and the body floats on rubber mounts on the frame, so there needs to be some room for this movement of the body relative to the bumper. Most debris comes off the tire at a 30 degree angle or less from horizontal and this gap is well above that. Ford put that gap between the body and bumper for a reason, and we are just respecting their engineering.”
So, now I’m wondering if the Raptor mudflaps will fit seamlessly on a Bronco Wildtrak with Sasquatch package?!? NO!
WeatherTech succeeded with Raptor mud flaps in closing the gap between fender and mud flap. Curious that WeatherTech chose to make Bronco mud flaps with a gap…..allowing debris to get through and ding vehicle. Perhaps, a redesign is possible………time will tell.
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WeatherTech however states: “they [Ford] advised this is a body on frame vehicle (as opposed to uni-body). The bumper is attached directly to the frame and the body floats on rubber mounts on the frame, so there needs to be some room for this movement of the body relative to the bumper. Most debris comes off the tire at a 30 degree angle or less from horizontal and this gap is well above that. Ford put that gap between the body and bumper for a reason, and we are just respecting their engineering.”
So, now I’m wondering if the Raptor mudflaps will fit seamlessly on a Bronco Wildtrak with Sasquatch package?!? NO!
WeatherTech succeeded with Raptor mud flaps in closing the gap between fender and mud flap. Curious that WeatherTech chose to make Bronco mud flaps with a gap…..allowing debris to get through and ding vehicle. Perhaps, a redesign is possible………time will tell.
RBJRBJ
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The fronts look pretty decent and close to OEM spec just larger to eliminate the gap issue. The backs are for dually trucks and are useless. I will have mine tomorrow so we will see.
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I don't see how the Raptor flaps would fit a Wildtrak. The flares aren't even close to the same size.
I never minded the gap but they do let stones through. My doors have some nice dings.
Looks good! Seems like a decent amount of coverage.
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Looks better than expected. Just received mine. Both front and rear…
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didn’t have enough time to do the rears tonite but they look decent too. Fronts look 100x better than those on the Wildtrak
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Ignore the dust and dirt please. lol.
Rears are not hard. Just did drivers side rear tonight. Weathertech is using creative liberty in calling this a “no drill” mudflap as that is what the 4 thread forming screws do into your rear bumper. They drill 4 small holes which u-clips then thread onto. Very secure. But this won’t work with aftermarket bumpers.
I am not too concerned with the 4 small holes as hidden if I go back to stock someday. Shape of flaps is not at all OEM smooth or styled well to match the rest of the Raptor but instead looks like the standard design shape from Weathertech but not at all “duelly” wide either as mentioned above. Passenger rear tomorrow and fronts this weekend.
For fun, notice my fronts - this is my cobbled “flap on a flap” solution originally. Held up well and $25. Looks nice (to me) from 5 feet. But looks like ass if you look into the fender well as they are held on by 7-8 thread forming screws. But they lasted well and could be an easy temp solution for anyone. But they are coming off…
Rears are not hard. Just did drivers side rear tonight. Weathertech is using creative liberty in calling this a “no drill” mudflap as that is what the 4 thread forming screws do into your rear bumper. They drill 4 small holes which u-clips then thread onto. Very secure. But this won’t work with aftermarket bumpers.
I am not too concerned with the 4 small holes as hidden if I go back to stock someday. Shape of flaps is not at all OEM smooth or styled well to match the rest of the Raptor but instead looks like the standard design shape from Weathertech but not at all “duelly” wide either as mentioned above. Passenger rear tomorrow and fronts this weekend.
For fun, notice my fronts - this is my cobbled “flap on a flap” solution originally. Held up well and $25. Looks nice (to me) from 5 feet. But looks like ass if you look into the fender well as they are held on by 7-8 thread forming screws. But they lasted well and could be an easy temp solution for anyone. But they are coming off…
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Any Raptor owners who have tried this combo:
Spirited off roading
Factory mud flaps
Xpel PPF (doors and side skirt)
Xpel on my other rig doesn't seem all that tough against rocks/gravel.
Spirited off roading
Factory mud flaps
Xpel PPF (doors and side skirt)
Xpel on my other rig doesn't seem all that tough against rocks/gravel.
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Make sure and post pics of when they crushed off roading... lol
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not ideal for rock-crawling I’d agree….but I have no intention for that
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Agreed, just plan on doing mainly high speed sand and dirt off-roading
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Fast forward 12 months; I suspect these will be known for an affordable, not ugly - not attractive but functional choice.
Fronts installed easier than rears. That is all I have to say for now until I see how they work.
Fronts installed easier than rears. That is all I have to say for now until I see how they work.
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