Rear mud flap opinions on stock bumpers

[dogbite]

I am going to an OHV park outside of Austin this weekend. After watching Freddy's bumper incident, it made me a little paranoid. Should I remove the rear mud flaps? Don't know cosmetically what this would look like with them removed. Does that bottom rubber extension piece come off separately, or is it all one piece? I only plan on taking light and medium trails. Not ready to push the limit because I cannot afford to break anything at this point. Am I being overly cautious, or are the rear mud flaps not an issue? Can anyone else that has wheeled on a stock bumper chime in on this?

 

[Prophecy]

In my opinion , which doesn't mean much. But if you are concerned about breaking something you probably shouldn't do it. The first time the wife and I went out to Kansas rocks for the wheelin for the wounded event. It was slick and that day I slammed both back quarter panels on my 7 yr old lx450. Crap happens when ya least expect it.

I will tell you I finally cut my mudflaps off immediately after seeing another 80 sink his back end into a mud hole. Of course he decided to throw it into reverse and tore the back of his bumper down when his mud flap got stuck between the tire and Terra ferma.

Maybe not helpful, but figured you can take something away from our stupidity.

Jeremy

 

[dogbite]

In my opinion , which doesn't mean much. But if you are concerned about breaking something you probably shouldn't do it. The first time the wife and I went out to Kansas rocks for the wheelin for the wounded event. It was slick and that day I slammed both back quarter panels on my 7 yr old lx450. Crap happens when ya least expect it.

I will tell you I finally cut my mudflaps off immediately after seeing another 80 sink his back end into a mud hole. Of course he decided to throw it into reverse and tore the back of his bumper down when his mud flap got stuck between the tire and Terra ferma.

Maybe not helpful, but figured you can take something away from our stupidity.

Jeremy

It's always good and educational to hear another's perspective.

 

[Scat Adams]

See what had happened was, Freddy french fried when he should've pizza'd!




Seriously though, the rear flaps are removable but obviously it doesn't look that great. I definitely recommend that everyone cut off the rubber extensions to their mud flaps with an exacto-knife. Best advice is what Prophecy said but I wouldn't avoid wheeling the truck just because you're worried about ripping the bumper off, just be careful and use your best judgment. Oh and bring zip ties & duct tape or you're gonna have a bad time!

 

[WhiteH2O]

Back when I had the stock rear bumper, I lost the rear mud flap. The guy behind me called me on CB and told me about something flapping around by my tire. I remember going over a smaller ledge and hearing a noise; that must have been it. I just pulled out a hack saw and got rid of it then and there (I'm not so much worried about looks).

 

[Prophecy]

Holy crap scat I almost spit out my beer when I read the SP reference. Haha good stuff.

 

[dogbite]

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See what had happened was, Freddy french fried when he should've pizza'd!




Seriously though, the rear flaps are removable but obviously it doesn't look that great. I definitely recommend that everyone cut off the rubber extensions to their mud flaps with an exacto-knife. Best advice is what Prophecy said but I wouldn't avoid wheeling the truck just because you're worried about ripping the bumper off, just be careful and use your best judgment. Oh and bring zip ties & duct tape or you're gonna have a bad time!

Funny...Noticed the ski instructions reference...wasn't aware it's also a south park reference

 

[co4wheel]

I have always been careful. I don't do hard just to do hard. I like the trails in colorado passes. Lots of scenery, little risk to body panels. My front skid plate took some hits. Nothing I couldn't beat out with a hammer.

 

[Prophecy]

The wife and I love wheeling in Colorado. We spent a little over a week out there just wheeling and camping. Went over Mt. Antero and camped for 4 days at the lake in the Mt. Antero bowl.

 

[Sleepy]

Do any fishing? Most of my ventures of road are taking me to a fishing/campin spot.

 

[co4wheel]

The wife and I love wheeling in Colorado. We spent a little over a week out there just wheeling and camping. Went over Mt. Antero and camped for 4 days at the lake in the Mt. Antero bowl.View attachment 1211216

Antero is also fun to drive up. Love it. Nice picture.

 

[Prophecy]

You can't keep a fishing pole, a bow, pistol, or a rifle out of my wife's hands. She's a destructive little turd. Hope she doesn't read this.

Dogbite,
I guess all I was trying to say is that if you go into it and think absolutely nothing is going to happen your gonna be really crushed when it does. Learn your rig, drive smart, be cautious, and just put some money away in the kitty when something does happen. Most people will be mindful and caring enough to help you out, and not try to put you and or your rig in a position that could lead you to damage. If your not enjoying what ya have there's no sense having it.

Jeremy

 

[co4wheel]

You can't keep a fishing pole, a bow, pistol, or a rifle out of my wife's hands. She's a destructive little turd. Hope she doesn't read this.

Dogbite,
I guess all I was trying to say is that if you go into it and think absolutely nothing is going to happen your gonna be really crushed when it does. Learn your rig, drive smart, be cautious, and just put some money away in the kitty when something does happen. Most people will be mindful and caring enough to help you out, and not try to put you and or your rig in a position that could lead you to damage. If your not enjoying what ya have there's no sense having it.

Jeremy

Exactly. Automotive hobbies involve risk. 4wheelin is moderately risky. Add water and it is even more risky. So keep that in mind every time you see water and your about to get your wheels wet. If you love your truck so much that you can't get it damaged at all then you should not take it off road. I tagged my front bumper going over Medano Pass. Super easy pass. But the Tundra is a LONG truck. I look at that series of scratches on the bottom of the bumper and I don't care. I think they are cool. It's what the truck is for. But the one that I made backing it into a pole. That one is ugly.

 

[madtoy]

Just remove the entire rear bumper cover for the trip, and put it back on afterwards. Easy enough to do.....

 

[ultrakill]

Personally, I like the look of the mud flaps. If you think you are just going to be hitting light trails, then there is probably little chance of snagging your mud flap on something. If you are worried about it and want to leave your bumper attacked, maybe a drill a hole or two and fold and zip tie the rubber part up and out of the way.

 

[dogbite]

Didn't go...stayed local in North TX and went mountain biking instead...did watch a few off road videos, felt like I was studying film in football or a fight...

My opinion: I'm okay with the look of the rear mud flaps. The rubber extension flexed enough where it doesn't appear to be major issue when it hits something. The issue would occur if the plastic part of the flap got caught. This was more likely to happen on a 90 degree ledge drop off of 16 inches or more. I just need to be aware of the terrain and have a good spotter, until I can upgrade to a more capable bumper.

 

[THeGeNTLeMaN]

you have a better changes of snagging the rear part of your bumper than you do the mud flap ... the mud flap is tucked pretty close to the tire
kinda like this ... sorry @freddydt this isnt to make fun of you .... just a PSA

 

[freddydt]

you have a better changes of snagging the rear part of your bumper than you do the mud flap ... the mud flap is tucked pretty close to the tire
kinda like this ... sorry @freddydt this isnt to make fun of you .... just a PSA

Yeah, it sucked, but it's all good. Like @Scat Adams said, bring zip ties. @THeGeNTLeMaN drilled a small hole close to the wheel well and ran 2 zips through there. Good as new, right? Lol.

 

[mtwilly87]

And like a true gentleman, all to the tune of Mumford & Sons

 

[THeGeNTLeMaN]

Yeah, it sucked, but it's all good. Like @Scat Adams said, bring zip ties. @THeGeNTLeMaN drilled a small hole close to the wheel well and ran 2 zips through there. Good as new, right? Lol.

yeah cant even tell ... they're just a fail safe now ...

And like a true gentleman, all to the tune of Mumford & Sons

... "hello good sir , might i interest you in a zip tie or two?"