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Larry Lord Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Colton, CA |
posted 12-11-2000 10:12 AM
    
I've been thinking about a way to stop people from damaging their fender if they back over their mudflap. In my opinion the best solution would not include trimming or shortening the mudflap. I think that I may just have the solution. Before installing your mudflap, or just remove and replace, Cut a 1/8" wide slot straight up to the top of the flap (about 1 inch long) from each of the 3 mounting holes with a pair of scissors or a knife. This should enable the mudflap to pull itself loose from the mounting bolts when or if you do happen to back over it. I have not tried this yet but feel confident that it may just be the answer to the problem. What are your thoughts on this possible solution? This message has been edited by Larry Lord on 12-11-2000 at 10:17 AM |
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FatManInTheBathTub Prowler Junkie From:Palm Coast, FL. |
posted 12-11-2000 11:04 AM
Hey now, I think it would work as long as you don't overtighten the bolts for this "save the day" method.... |
Roger              POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Seattle |
posted 12-11-2000 11:59 AM
Larry, thank you for your idea on this. It happened to me in a dark parking lot. We all try to be careful but this can happen easier than one thinks. And it's an expensive fix. If anyone else has any ideas about a solution, please share them. I mean apart from trimming the flap. I am putting on the flaps full length once again, even after the damage. I do realize that the matter of length has already been discussed and there are differences of opinion. |
WildCat      POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:North Louisville, Indiana, USA |
posted 12-11-2000 01:50 PM
I like the idea of slotting the flap. I have 12,500 miles on the car and think I will remove mine and slot them just incase I forget somenight and pinch the flap to the tire. The best thing is to NOT back over any curb and if you have to do it in an angle. I have scraped mine alot when I first got it but now I know to angle across curbs and speed bumps. I have NO damage to the fenders, guess I was lucky. Like posted above do not OVERTIGHTEN and I would recommend red locktite ------------------ |
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Nyle Wing Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:USA. |
posted 12-11-2000 03:45 PM
Great Idea Larry ! ------------------ |
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Paul POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Cedarburg, WI USA |
posted 12-11-2000 07:17 PM
I can't help but think that the problem is primarily in the composition of the mud flap. It's a very rigid plastic. What if it were a very flexible material, like a silicone? Kitchen spatulas are now available made from silicone rubber and they bend pretty far, without cracking, and would probably do the job of protecting nearly as well as the existing flap. Silicone, when molded thick, holds a good shape. When it came time for it to bend like when going over a speed bump, the flexibility would allow it to yield rather than the existing rigid flap. It may not be as "permanent" an item but wouldn't it be better that it wear out rather than holding on until the it drags the fender with it? This suggestion may also work when backing up, as was described earlier, because it would flex rather than resisting until tragedy strikes. ------------------ |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 12-11-2000 07:40 PM
I think it would work going forward but actually be worse backing up. It would flex right under the tire. JOMO |
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Ed H Prowler Newbie From:Kitchener, Ontario, Canada |
posted 12-11-2000 08:34 PM
Check out my suggestion under Technical questions and answers. Mike Krehel posted it for me. It's called Tips on Mudflaps. Ed H. ------------------ |
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Sam Prowler Enthusiast From: |
posted 12-11-2000 10:21 PM
The velcro idea posted by Ed H. is also an interesting one. Be good if it worked. Sooner or later, you could easily find yourself in a situation where you have to back up over an edge of some kind, such as back on the asphault, and you can't turn the car around. One man recently had to back out of a pot hole not visable in the dark. If you could get out and tear off the flaps prior to the back up, you would be home free, and save big bucks in repair. |
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PhxSuncat unregistered Admin Use |
posted 12-11-2000 10:54 PM
I think all of you are on the right track, and its just a matter of time before the final solution is announced. I'm putting the rear flaps on first, and waiting on the fronts. The horror stories have made me wonder if I want to become another story.
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Larry Lord Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Colton, CA |
posted 12-11-2000 11:51 PM
FMITBT and Wildcat, I think you guys really hit the mark about not overtightening the nuts and using lock-tight on them. Even without the slots, my stock mudflap nuts kept coming loose. I finally replaced the stock nuts with Nylocks and have had no problem since. I think Nylocks with a flat washer would be my choice for the slotted mudflap installation but I'm sure that lock-tight would work well also. Either way don't tighten too tight. The idea is to let the mudflap slide down and out if needed. |
Nyle 
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