WeatherTech Mud Flaps with Power Assist Steps (Pictures)

[zbad55]

Hey All,

Just wanted to update on the addition of the Weather Tech Mud flaps with power assist steps. I installed mine today on my 2023 Yukon Denali and took some pictures to show the clearance when installed. Not sure why the weather tech site will not let you order if you select power assist steps, but I have talked with them and will send them the pictures as well for their product development team. They install easy and there is not any issues when operating the power assist steps, hope this helps some people that want to add these to their SUV.

 

[JJsAT4]

I did the same this past week. Worked great and my clearance looks just like yours.

 

[Toasty]

The listing for the 23's seems incorrect on their site. If you select 21 or 22 years, you get the whole set.

 

[zbad55]

They must be updating their website, a few months ago the 20 thru 22's would only show the rear flaps when power assist steps were selected. I just called them last week for an update to the pictures I sent them and they indicated that the product development team was still investigating it for the 23 models,

 

[Tyrell]

Another happy Weathertech front/rear mud flap customer - '22 Denali with power steps.

 

[KMeloney]

Bumping this. Anyone have more full, side shots of your trucks with the mud flaps? I'm considering them on my '23 with powered steps.

Anyone have anything NEGATIVE to say about them?

Oh -- and are the fronts and rears the same length/height off the ground? (Some pics I've seen make the rear flaps looks like they're longer/lower than the front ones, although I think it's just an illusion created by the higher and upward-sloping panel behind the rear wheel.)

 

[Jocko PDX]

I installed these on my 2023 Denali and there was no issues. I have no complaints. I have Yokohama 285 50 22 Geolander tires on. still plenty of room. The fronts and rear appear to be the same height. I'll try and post some pics in a bit.

 

[KMeloney]

I went ahead and ordered a set of these based on this thread. So, thanks!

Would you say that these are pretty dark in color? If they're too light in color, they may not look right on my black-on-black truck. Fingers crossed!

 

[Jimbo123]

I went ahead and ordered a set of these based on this thread. So, thanks!

Would you say that these are pretty dark in color? If they're too light in color, they may not look right on my black-on-black truck. Fingers crossed!

They're dark in color. I use Adam's VRT on them after a wash it to give them the nice dark matte finish.

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

I went ahead and ordered a set of these based on this thread. So, thanks!

Would you say that these are pretty dark in color? If they're too light in color, they may not look right on my black-on-black truck. Fingers crossed!

They exactly match the color of the plastic on the lower bumper trim...look like they were made for the vehicle...

 

[KMeloney]

Mine arrived, but I haven’t put them on yet. Maybe today. Just one question…

Do either the front or rear ones actually touch a painted surface anywhere? I see they come with a clear protective piece to apply to the paint, and I’ll apply it… but I’m just wondering if that’s just added protection to the paint in the event that anything gets between the guard and the paint, or because the guard itself actually touches the paint.

Thanks!

 

[Jimbo123]

Mine arrived, but I haven’t put them on yet. Maybe today. Just one question…

Do either the front or rear ones actually touch a painted surface anywhere? I see they come with a clear protective piece to apply to the paint, and I’ll apply it… but I’m just wondering if that’s just added protection to the paint in the event that anything gets between the guard and the paint, or because the guard itself actually touches the paint.

Thanks!

Without the clear strips, it would touch the paint and cause wear - as they'll be moving under highway speeds due to wind turbulence.

 

[KMeloney]

Without the clear strips, it would touch the paint and cause wear - as they'll be moving under highway speeds due to wind turbulence.

Thank you. Now, are those tiny supplied strips adequate?

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

Thank you. Now, are those tiny supplied strips adequate?

I tried to get those tiny strips installed...but finally just gave up, Logic:
- I never intend to remove them, so will never see any paint wear if it happens...
- The rear ones only touch the plastic Bumper Cover
- The front ones barely make contact w/ the fender...

I am 2 years in, no issues seen thus far

 

[KMeloney]

I tried to get those tiny strips installed...but finally just gave up, Logic:
- I never intend to remove them, so will never see any paint wear if it happens...
- The rear ones only touch the plastic Bumper Cover
- The front ones barely make contact w/ the fender...

I am 2 years in, no issues seen thus far

Good logic. Thank you!

 

[KMeloney]

Oh -- one more thing... Is it clear where those strips go anyway? Do they go on the inner wheelwell paint, or the outer fender paint? (I'm assuming the latter, but...)

 

[Jimbo123]

Thank you. Now, are those tiny supplied strips adequate?

Yes and no. I had a sheet of film laying around and cut some extra pieces for full coverage. However, as @WalleyeMikeIII said, I too don't plan on taking them off, but I'm a little OCD as well so I put them on anyway.

 

[KMeloney]

Yes and no. I had a sheet of film laying around and cut some extra pieces for full coverage. However, as @WalleyeMikeIII said, I too don't plan on taking them off, but I'm a little OCD as well so I put them on anyway.

What kind of film is it? Is it something you can buy at an automotive store?

 

[Jimbo123]

What kind of film is it? Is it something you can buy at an automotive store?

I've had a roll of this for awhile: https://www.amazon.com/Scotchgard-C...&sprefix=paint+protection+film,aps,170&sr=8-5

 

[Hobert]

I've had a roll of this for awhile: https://www.amazon.com/Scotchgard-Clear-Paint-Protection-60-inches/dp/B004VG8DS0/ref=sr_1_5?crid=20F1CMDYGWRAU&keywords=paint+protection+film&qid=1707228488&sprefix=paint+protection+film,aps,170&sr=8-5

I bought similar and used some thin strips on the door edges to avoid chipped paint on the door edges