Raptor Mud Flaps

[Denvertaco07]

Just curious, what's the deal with this concept of mud flaps are for mall crawlers? Aren't folks who actually get off road more inclined to get some? The logic in this thread seems backwards to me, but ok.

I don't care for the Gatorback "Raptor" one's that much, but the RockBlokz are nice, have the fronts installed.

 

[911 Crazy]

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Ha!

 

[Cristian]

I offroad all the time and am sick of all the mud and ice on the door handles so I plan on getting some soon. Anyone know if it helps keep mud off handles?

 

[911 Crazy]

Sorry. Please reconsider my application for admittance

OK, that's better. Now move along.

 

[911 Crazy]

I've never heard a woman say that mudflaps get her going.

And IMO, the truck doesn't need anymore badging. They look good overall, but I'd rather they say nothing but repeat the Raptor logo 4 more times.

She says they do...

 

[melvimbe]

Just curious, what's the deal with this concept of mud flaps are for mall crawlers? Aren't folks who actually get off road more inclined to get some? The logic in this thread seems backwards to me, but ok.

My guess is that the goal of mudflaps is to keep crap off the side of the truck, which shouldn't be too important to the committed off roaders, but would to those who want the truck to stay pretty. I will say though that mud on the sides does look cool, and makes you wonder what the owner did with his weekend.

I might also guess that for rockcrawling and rougher terrain in general, mud flaps would just get in the way.

 

[melvimbe]

She says they do...

I doubt she even knows what a mudflap is...

 

[911 Crazy]

I doubt she even knows what a mudflap is...

I can assure you, she knows....

 

[Denvertaco07]

I offroad all the time and am sick of all the mud and ice on the door handles so I plan on getting some soon. Anyone know if it helps keep mud off handles?

Yes, there's a video of a guy that does a before and after...I'll see if i can find it.

 

[Denvertaco07]

My guess is that the goal of mudflaps is to keep crap off the side of the truck, which shouldn't be too important to the committed off roaders, but would to those who want the truck to stay pretty. I will say though that mud on the sides does look cool, and makes you wonder what the owner did with his weekend.

I might also guess that for rockcrawling and rougher terrain in general, mud flaps would just get in the way.

Sure...it looks cool. I'm guessing there are some owners who might have priorities that aren't mutually exclusive in their minds, like going off road while at the same time attempting to keep their paint relatively chip free - maybe?