Mudflaps

Discussion in 'Commercial Snow Removal' started by Mike Hughes, Dec 17, 2000.

  1. Mike Hughes

    Mike Hughes Member
    from Souderton, PA USA
    Messages: 51

    Will the installation of mudflaps cause any problems for snow plowing? I have a white truck (2000 Ford F250 SD) and it is forever getting mud splattered up the side.

    Just wondering if they will be a hassle with stuff getting built up on them in the winter, or if it will be no big deal...


    Thanks,
     
    Mike Hughes, Dec 17, 2000
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  2. SlimJim Z71

    SlimJim Z71 PlowSite.com Addict
    from Cary, IL
    Messages: 1,031

    Depending on how stiff they are, they may eventually get ripped off by the snow. If you get the flexible ones, they should be alright. They definately do help though...

    -Tim
     
    SlimJim Z71, Dec 17, 2000
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  3. TLS

    TLS PlowSite.com Addict
    from N&W Philadelphia Suburbs
    Messages: 1,424

    Get a quality set of running boards, they'll keep all the slop off the cab anyway. I have lost quite a few mudflaps in the snow. Retraced my steps after the snow was melted and recovered them.
     
    TLS, Dec 17, 2000
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  4. Ray

    Ray PlowSite.com Veteran
    from Springvale Me
    Messages: 160

    I have a 99 F350 SD and have had diamond plate running boards on the front and diamond plate mud flaps on the back since new. I have never had any trouble with them. Some ice and stuff tends to build up on the bottom of the running boards. Over all I like the way they work and make the truck look.
    Ray
     
    Ray, Dec 19, 2000
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