Ford OEM Mud Flaps / Splash Guards trimmed to fit OBX Sasquatch with side steps

[OBSquatch]

I followed the thread where someone trimmed the flaps to fit their rock rails and figured it would work on the steps too. Apologies in advance because I didn’t plan on making a post so the pics are all after installing.

It’s not complicated. Just measure/template over and over and over before sweating profusely and making a cut. I used a dremel with cutting wheel and it worked fine. Cut a little at a time because you can’t actually measure exactly where you need your cut when the step is holding the flap off of where it actually mounts. Also measure each side independently. We tried to shortcut by mirroring the passenger side to the driver and it is not even close.

The rears need to have the top 3 holes redrilled or oblonged on the flap so they line up with the existing holes in the bumper. The bottom 2 need new holes drilled or punched in the bumper. I was able to get it done with the tire on by punching a hole and running one of the original self tapping screws from the mini flap but should have just taken them off.

This isn’t a permanent solution for us but it keeps the paint protected until a nice aftermarket solution comes out.

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[sgraing1]

Looks nice.

 

[Losy]

good job. Clean cuts.

 

[Scape Goat]

I followed the thread where someone trimmed the flaps to fit their rock rails and figured it would work on the steps too. Apologies in advance because I didn’t plan on making a post so the pics are all after installing.

It’s not complicated. Just measure/template over and over and over before sweating profusely and making a cut. I used a dremel with cutting wheel and it worked fine. Cut a little at a time because you can’t actually measure exactly where you need your cut when the step is holding the flap off of where it actually mounts. Also measure each side independently. We tried to shortcut by mirroring the passenger side to the driver and it is not even close.

The rears need to have the top 3 holes redrilled or oblonged on the flap so they line up with the existing holes in the bumper. The bottom 2 need new holes drilled or punched in the bumper. I was able to get it done with the tire on by punching a hole and running one of the original self tapping screws from the mini flap but should have just taken them off.

This isn’t a permanent solution for us but it keeps the paint protected until a nice aftermarket solution comes out.

Would you be able to take a picture of the whole car outside? To get an idea of the overall look. Thank you!

 

[John Auer]

Nice job!

 

[jrstorm1007]

good job. Clean cuts.

Ditto, nice job

 

[Roll Sound]

Looks great! I ordered a set of those for my Wildtrak last night. The Sierras are about to get dumped on big time!

 

[NC_Pinz]

Well done and thanks for posting this mod.

 

[BsCostanzo1]

Assuming these would work on a BL Sasquatch as well?

 

[OBSquatch]

Would you be able to take a picture of the whole car outside? To get an idea of the overall look. Thank you!

 

[Murraydog11]

Nice work.

 

[Kos]

Just saw these last night for rock rails. Nice looking, but too pricey. ($450)

https://accessories.ford.com/produc...ck-bronco-text-logo-front-splash-guard-pair-1

 

[OBSquatch]

Assuming these would work on a BL Sasquatch as well?

The fronts should be exactly the same. The rears will go on but the Badlands steel bumper has different lines so there will be a gap. I believe there are pics in a thread of someone that tried to fit them and they very noticeably do not look right.

 

[Heffe66413]

I followed the thread where someone trimmed the flaps to fit their rock rails and figured it would work on the steps too. Apologies in advance because I didn’t plan on making a post so the pics are all after installing.

It’s not complicated. Just measure/template over and over and over before sweating profusely and making a cut. I used a dremel with cutting wheel and it worked fine. Cut a little at a time because you can’t actually measure exactly where you need your cut when the step is holding the flap off of where it actually mounts. Also measure each side independently. We tried to shortcut by mirroring the passenger side to the driver and it is not even close.

The rears need to have the top 3 holes redrilled or oblonged on the flap so they line up with the existing holes in the bumper. The bottom 2 need new holes drilled or punched in the bumper. I was able to get it done with the tire on by punching a hole and running one of the original self tapping screws from the mini flap but should have just taken them off.

This isn’t a permanent solution for us but it keeps the paint protected until a nice aftermarket solution comes out.

Good job! Now why couldn’t have Ford done that?

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