Best front mud flap option for BD Sas w/rails?

[DSRTR8D]

I need to get a pair of flaps on this thing fast! Suggestions?

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[TX-Hans]

The three main contenders in no particular order are:

RekGen
Rokblokz
Gatorbacks from Ford Accessories (or SharpTrucks.com for less $ with no branding)

Each have their respective pros and cons, including price variances. There are some other options out there but most others involve some cutting.

 

[8cam]

Weathertech. They are made specifically for the SAS with rails.

 

[talbot]

a good DIY option is the ford splash guards for non sas and cut to fit - trim the flares and a hole for the rails
there are a number of treads with good examples of this
that what I've done till I see a better option that doesn't cost $$$, works well

 

[Kos]

I did the Ford splash guards and trimmed to allow for the rock rail. If you do it right it looks good, it matches nicely with the fender flares and you’re not spending a ridiculous amount on splash guards.

 

[BitterBronco]

If you’re in an urgent pinch, get the WeatherTech. $50 for the front pair & no drilling required. They’re not the best looking but at that price point, you can protect your paint while figuring out your long term solution!

 

[DSRTR8D]

I did the Ford splash guards and trimmed to allow for the rock rail. If you do it right it looks good, it matches nicely with the fender flares and you’re not spending a ridiculous amount on splash guards.

This would be great to see if you have pics! Thanks so much!

 

[8cam]

If you’re in an urgent pinch, get the WeatherTech. $50 for the front pair & no drilling required. They’re not the best looking but at that price point, you can protect your paint while figuring out your long term solution!

39 bucks. I’ve got them in the garage waiting for a Bronco. For that price you can’t beat them.

 

[Kos]

This would be great to see if you have pics! Thanks so much!

Lighting wasn’t the best but here’s what I did.

Here’s my steps:

1) Made a template of the of the rock rail (used the dealer license plate)

2) Held the flap in place to get a location for the hole (just marked the upper corner)

3) Used the template to trace the rest of the hole

4) Used a cutting wheel on my dremel to cut the initial hole. Intentionally cut the hole a little on the small side. Then used a sanding drum with the dremel to fine tune the fit. The end result was about a 1/8” gap all the way around.

5) Installed using the supplied instructions. But I skipped the step that required drilling into the fender flares. Didn’t want to put a hole in the flare in case I ever decide to do something else. Haven’t had a problem.

 

[Greyghost59]

This would be great to see if you have pics! Thanks so much!

I just received my 4 door wild track. I have a factory step on it and my salesperson said the Ford splash guards do not fit the front with the step. Is this the same problem that rock rails have?
I need front splash guards as I live 2.5 miles down a mud/gravel road. I don’t mean to hijack the thread.

Any help would be appreciated.

Brad

 

[carrellslake]

I have a BD Sas and I got both front and rear Gatorbacks. They work great and weren't difficult to install. Nice Saturday job.

 

[DSRTR8D]

I just received my 4 door wild track. I have a factory step on it and my salesperson said the Ford splash guards do not fit the front with the step. Is this the same problem that rock rails have?
I need front splash guards as I live 2.5 miles down a mud/gravel road. I don’t mean to hijack the thread.

Any help would be appreciated.

Brad

Yeah, it’s basically if you have the Sas. package that the $50 Ford flaps become incompatible. Lookup Rekgen. I just ordered those. They have a black-on-black American flag on them, but I think they offer the best balance durability and price.

 

[Greyghost59]

Thanks so much for the reply…
I will check them out.

 

[ChompSticks]

Advance Auto mudflaps work with a little dremel/drill time and marking mounting points.

I am non sasquatch

 

[Planet_Express_IV]

Yeah, it’s basically if you have the Sas. package that the $50 Ford flaps become incompatible. Lookup Rekgen. I just ordered those. They have a black-on-black American flag on them, but I think they offer the best balance durability and price.

Even without the Sasquatch package if you have the tube steps they won't work without cutting a hole in them. I can see where the end of the tube steps protrude into the wheel well where the flaps mount. I also see that a lot of the flaps in the aftermarket only work for the Sasquatch package. I can't seem to find any non sasquatch flaps for the tube steps before I try and cut up the $50 Ford flaps to fit

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