Weathertec Mudflaps Installed!

[JamesZ71]

I'm not sure why Tahoe mudflaps are damn near impossible to find a picture of them actually on the vehicle. But here they are, on a 23 z71 the fit and texture finish is a great match for the stock plastic on the bottom. I would recommend these to anyone looking for a set of mudflaps

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Thank you for posting the results of your mud flap addition.

Did you have to do any drilling to attach them?

 

[JamesZ71]

No drilling or anything required, also included with the mudflaps is the small torx bit for taking the screws out and in. All that's needed is a small ratchet and bit driver. Entire install was done in 15 minutes

 

[89Suburban]

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

No drilling or anything required, also included with the mudflaps is the small torx bit for taking the screws out and in. All that's needed is a small ratchet and bit driver. Entire install was done in 15 minutes

Thank you for your reply. Much appreciated.

 

[NothEastTahoe]

Thanks for this post, just ordered some, might add a few photos after they come in. What a pain trying to find any photos, or even information about how big they are.

I Drove home behind my wife today and the amount of road spray these vehicles put out is insane, all over the car. Even if you don't care about the people behind you, care about yourselves and put a set of mud flaps on is my recommendation.

 

[NothEastTahoe]

Here to post some more photos.

Installation was easy, and they have better coverage than I had hoped for, but I won't say its the same as a gatorback set.

The front one is a little shorter, but should still cut down a bit of spray. When installing the front, you'll want to turn your wheels.

If you have a powered 1/4 inch driver you will be happy happy, mine isn't so it was a manual ratchet. Not too bad though.

 

[KMeloney]

Good stuff. Thanks -- but let's see some shots of the entire rig!

 

[KMeloney]

Haven't gotten a clear response to this question yet... but do the supplied stick-on paint protection strips that come with these get applied to the INNER lip of the wheel well, or on the OUTER edge of the wheel well/fender? In my mind, you can make the case for it going on either surface. I'm thinking it should go on the outside (where any paint wear would be most visible if you removed the flaps later on), but who knows?

 

[89Suburban]

Haven't gotten a clear response to this question yet... but do the supplied stick-on paint protection strips that come with these get applied to the INNER lip of the wheel well, or on the OUTER edge of the wheel well/fender? In my mind, you can make the case for it going on either surface. I'm thinking it should go on the outside (where any paint wear would be most visible if you removed the flaps later on), but who knows?

Here.

 

[KMeloney]

Here.

Thank you!

 

[KMeloney]

Finally put mine on yesterday:

I think the truck looks great with them (need some better pics to show them off better — but the fact that they don’t jump out at you/look OEM is one thing that’s great about them).

 

[JayceeP]

Finally put mine on yesterday:

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I think the truck looks great with them (need some better pics to show them off better — but the fact that they don’t jump out at you/look OEM is one thing that’s great about them).

Looks awesome! Might put these in our new XL. They do look OEM… and very subtle. Easy install/any cutting required?

 

[KMeloney]

Install takes takes no time. It’s just 3 screws per flaps. So, as fast as you can remove 3 screws, put the flaps in place, and screw the screws back in, that’s it. Oh— and you’ll have to start your truck and turn the wheels full-lock to get the most access to the front screws (I recommend doing that with the truck running so you don’t lock up the steering wheel).

It’s a little tight in there, but with a small ratchet it’s very easy and quick.

I think the Huskys and maybe others require drilling. There is absolutely no need for drilling for these flaps (and I don’t know why anyone would tolerate having to drill for any).

 

[KMeloney]

One more:

I really like the overall look with these things!

 

[olyelr]

One more:

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I really like the overall look with these things!

Im not typically a mudflap kind of guy, but have to agree, they look great. Almost like they should just come that way from the factory.

 

[KMeloney]

Im not typically a mudflap kind of guy, but have to agree, they look great. Almost like they should just come that way from the factory.

I agree. I haven't figured out the best way to describe it, but I also think that they pull the truck closer to the ground (visually). I like the look.