I can honestly say I like the gatorback. I worked out a thing with my dealer since I did not get the sound deadening to get a set. They are pretty easy to install so I would not pay 300 for install at all. Taking off the lower portion is why I got these mud flaps so that they wont be in the way but before I installed these I took a minor rub on the rock rail right where the mud flaps would have taken a hit. Debating if I will remove them completely or just try my luck with the lower removal for off road adventures. They are heavy and I love the look. I also only have the front ones and debating if I want to get the back flaps at all.