Front mudflap mod - looking for pics

[NLScooby]

Believe me - I searched. I know I recall seeing someone pull their front mudflaps, make a few slits and bend the section that protrudes into the wheel-well - back so that no longer does. It was a really clean job - not just a sawsall surgery. @Taco2Cruiser - was it you?

I just fit some Falken 285/75/17's (roughly 34"s) and am getting just a tiny bit of rub....

Here's a pic of the rig....not of the rub....

 

[Chocolate]

I would just remove the mudflaps and use a heat gun and some gentle force to push it where you want to go. The tupperware is very pliable.

Don't forget the eyesore rear mudflaps too. Lots of empty space on the sides of the rear bumper, but you can also remove those two pieces and trim them flush to the rear bumper if you desire.

 

[mcgaskins]

I've just plain removed mine from all 3 200s I've had with no downsides. I suppose if you drive fast on a lot of gravel roads you could eventually see some accelerated wear on the paint on the rockers, but the sliders end up taking most of the beating anyways. I vote to remove the 3 bolts and throw the flaps out.

 

[NLScooby]

Thank you both for chiming in. @mcgaskins, I think you've owned the most 200's out of anyone here! I will plan on pulling the fronts off entirely and if I can get it to look nice, I'll pop them back on - if not, then they'll go in the trash. I'm sure I'm kidding myself in thinking they are protecting anything...

 

[mcgaskins]

I say give it a try, and if you cut or trim too much I have at least one pair in a bin in the crawl space I can mail you.

 

[Recon Aircrew]

Believe me - I searched. I know I recall seeing someone pull their front mudflaps, make a few slits and bend the section that protrudes into the wheel-well - back so that no longer does. It was a really clean job - not just a sawsall surgery. @Taco2Cruiser - was it you?

I just fit some Falken 285/75/17's (roughly 34"s) and am getting just a tiny bit of rub....

Here's a pic of the rig....not of the rub....
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Try this:

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[TeCKis300]

Perhaps this? It might be specific to the LX however.

Modifying Splash Gaurds for 33's

Many of us with 33s (and larger) have had to remove the front splash guards. While it's a quick and easy solution, my intention has always been to modify the guards to maintain underbody protection and aesthetics. Without the guards, the tire kicks debris into the underbody, and more...

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[NLScooby]

Perhaps this? It might be specific to the LX however.

Modifying Splash Gaurds for 33's

Many of us with 33s (and larger) have had to remove the front splash guards. While it's a quick and easy solution, my intention has always been to modify the guards to maintain underbody protection and aesthetics. Without the guards, the tire kicks debris into the underbody, and more...

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That's it! Thank you, Sir!

 

[NLScooby]

Try this:

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First, I really appreciate all of the information, insight, and guidance that I’ve received from this forum. The group is comprised of an outstanding bunch of folks, which makes it a pleasure to read. A Deschutes IPA and the “200-Series Cruisers” forum is a great prescription for relaxation...

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Thank you for this - I hadn't seen this thread before..

 

[NLScooby]

I say give it a try, and if you cut or trim too much I have at least one pair in a bin in the crawl space I can mail you.

Ha - thank you Sir for the offer! (I may take you up on it if I botch the first set!)

 

[Taco2Cruiser]

Believe me - I searched. I know I recall seeing someone pull their front mudflaps, make a few slits and bend the section that protrudes into the wheel-well - back so that no longer does. It was a really clean job - not just a sawsall surgery. @Taco2Cruiser - was it you?

I just fit some Falken 285/75/17's (roughly 34"s) and am getting just a tiny bit of rub....

Here's a pic of the rig....not of the rub....
View attachment 2030480

Yeah that was me.

Why I don’t want to remove or cut mine is that the area behind the mud flap has lots of areas to shove mud and road salts into. Me wanting to keep that as free as possible for long term rust prevention wanted to keep every bit of protection.

 

[pjm10626]

Got bored and attacked my mud flaps last week

 

[pjm10626]

One more of the rear and then the front. I found tin snips to work a lot better than the dremel.

 

[TeCKis300]

^Curious way to do it. Any concern for those surfaces now exposed to tire kick up and debris getting sandblasted?

 

[NLScooby]

Yeah that was me.
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Why I don’t want to remove or cut mine is that the area behind the mud flap has lots of areas to shove mud and road salts into. Me wanting to keep that as free as possible for long term rust prevention wanted to keep every bit of protection.

Thank you, Sir! Do you recall the original post? I think you may have had some detail on how/where you cut... Thanks!

 

[Taco2Cruiser]

Thank you, Sir! Do you recall the original post? I think you may have had some detail on how/where you cut... Thanks!

Found it. It's about half way down the page.

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Picture of locker or picture of rust? That's not rust...it's oil... I THINK... ;)

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[NLScooby]

Found it. It's about half way down the page.

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Picture of locker or picture of rust? That's not rust...it's oil... I THINK... ;)

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Perfect - thank you!