Would like to put some mudguards on my truck.The factory ones look nice but don't look like they would be very effective.I tow a boat in summer and snowmobiles in winter.Anyone know of any other aftermarket mudguards that are more effective but still look nice?

 

I just had the Ford "Molded Splash Guards" installed.. They seem pretty functional to me.

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keith@myf150.com
http://www.myf150.com
Rocky Mount, NC

1999 F-150 XLT Styleside, Black On Black, SuperCab, Short Bed, 4x4, ORP, 4.6L Auto, 3.55LS

Mods: DrawTite Class III Hitch, Smittybilt Outland Grill Guard/Brush Guards, KC Daylighters, Custom Dual Exhaust w/ Dual Flowmaster 40's-Straight Out The Back, Airaid FIPK, SuperChips Chip, Bug Deflector, Pace-Edwards Roll-Top Bed Cover

 

After much searching - Catalogs, Stores, etc., I got the Ford product.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Good luck.

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1999 F-250 XLT Super Duty Crew Cab Long Bed
V-10, Automatic 4R100, 4.30 Limited Slip.
GVW = 6700# Towing Capacity = 13,300#
4 Wheel ABS disks + Reese 15K hitch
Dark Hunter Green. Ford Running Boards.
Grey Rhino-Liner. Captain's Chairs. CD+Tape
Polished Stainless Steel Wheel-well Molding http://members.home.net/jchartier/jnctrk.html

 

I also have the ford molded mud guards, after I returned the truck to heve them installed correctly they look great and work as well as any mud flap I've used.
Jeff

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1999 F150 Lariat
Reg cab Short box Styleside
5.4L 3.55ls
Deep Wedgwood Blue/Silver
Lund Interceptor hood shield, VentVisors, Class III hitch, Ford molded mud guards, soft tonneau, factory CD with changer (thanks Dusty), tinted windows

Menasha, WI

http://www.fortunecity.com/silversto...ton54home.html

 

I just bought a set of the molded splashguards from Ford and intend to put them on myself since it doesn't look to difficult. Does anybody have any installation tips?

 

RedRyder,
If you drill into the metal, coat the screws with grease before instaling them to prevent rust.

 

Thanks Bent. The only part of it that has me wondering is on the rear set it looks like some of the screws would go through the plastic wheel well trim ring instead of into metal. That just doesn't seem right to me...I guess the best thing to do is go up to the local Ford dealer and find an 4 x 4 ORP and see how they are attached.

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'99 F-150 XLT 4x4 S/C, 5.4 auto 2 tone Bright Red with Silver, Aluminum Mags. Mods so far: Chrome Westin Nerf Bars, Bedliner, Profile Bug Deflector and Window Air Deflectors, got rid of god awful factory stereo and installed rightous Sony CDX-4250 CD player.

 

Some of the holes are push in snap type fasteners. I may be more difficult than it looks though. It took my dealer two tries to get them on, and they are still not right. Some of the screws are falling out (stripped). I had them glue them on because I was afraid dirt would get down the top edge and rub off all the paint. I don't think they will come off now. Good luck
Jeff

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1999 F150 Lariat
Reg cab Short box Styleside
5.4L 3.55ls
Deep Wedgwood Blue/Silver
Lund Interceptor hood shield, VentVisors, Class III hitch, Ford molded mud guards, soft tonneau, factory CD with changer (thanks Dusty), tinted windows

Menasha, WI

http://www.fortunecity.com/silversto...ton54home.html

 

You will have a problem with the rear wheels inner most fastener. In order to drill it you will either need an offset drill or you have to remove the rear wheels. This is not in the instructions. Been running around for months now without that screw! The Ford Factory Molded is the way to go. Only thing that fits right.