Just curious if anyone has removed the factory mudflaps? I dislike the way they look and would like to remove them, but am unsure if there are any holes left in the body. Any help will be greatly appreciated!!

***JaSoN***

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Oxford White 1998 F-150 STX, reg. cab, flareside, 4.2, auto, 3.55s, tint, Prestige alarm, Bel radar detector, Pioneer CD player, 4 Polk 5x7's, Stull billet grille and bumper insert, Flowmaster exhaust, K&N airfilter, V-Tech Tailight Covers(painted to match truck) Clear Corner Lenses FUTURE MODS: to indecisive to know for sure, but a FIPK and 2 in. shackles will be on by the end of December. GIG'EM AGGIES

 

I bought Ford mud flaps to ADD to my truck.
All the holes required are already in the fender lip. I don't think you'll have any extra holes after you remove yours - at least, not where it'll show
Good luck.

 

J-rock,
If you do remove the mud guards I dont believe any holes will show. If you are interested in selling them let me know, I need the 2 front ones.. Thanks Gino

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Gino Tedesco, '99 XLT 5.4l, SUPERCHIPPED, 3" Gibson catback exhaust,4x4 S/C Flareside D.wedge bl/Dk.graph, factory sidesteps & Tonneau cover, Manik grlgaurd w/Piaa lights, 305/70-16 Goodyear Wrangler AT/S tires

 

Hey Guys~
I finally removed the factory mud flaps. There are 4 holes where the rear mud flaps were connected. Also, there is a scratch outlining where the mud flaps came in contact with the paint. I removed the majority of the scratch using rubbing compound and plan on filling and painting the holes . . .

***JaSoN***
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Oxford White 1998 F-150 STX, reg. cab, flareside, 4.2, auto, 3.55s, tint, Prestige alarm, Bel radar detector, Pioneer CD player, 4 Polk 5x7's, Stull billet grille and bumper insert, Flowmaster exhaust, K&N airfilter, V-Tech Tailight Covers(painted to match truck) Clear Corner Lenses FUTURE MODS: To be completed by the end of december: 2in shackles(ordered 12/14), Billet Oval Mirror(featured in the online store), Steeda Emblems, Steeda Pedal Covers, 2 10 in Kicker subs, and a 600 watt Profile amp. GIG'EM AGGIES




[This message has been edited by J_Rock (edited 12-16-1999).]

 

If those little plastic push screws came out somewhat intact you could pop them back in the holes to cover them?

487!

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97 F-150 SC Lariat, Styleside, White over Gold, 4.6L (Windsor), Automatic, 3.55 rear end, electronic 4X4, w/ every option of Lariat and ORP packages except the 17" wheels (I even got the OR decals now!), MOD's so far: K&N air box mod, Gibson Super Truck, clear Bugflector II, Leer TSC 600 hard cover, Bridgestone Dueler OWL ATP 265/75 R-16's, TrailMaster Invader N7 shocks, Smittybilt step bars, Ford moulded mud guards, "White-white" head lamps, Cloud Rider Design's SS Grill and bumper opening "Summer Grill's", Bosch platinum + 4's.

 

hey nice lookin' truck ,mine is very similar i don't have an stx though..those tailight accents make i big difference!!!! i love mine..

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pacific green 97 f150 4.6l..reg cab flareside ,ROUSH suspention ,snug lid,carpeted bed, painted tailight accents,4*4 grill &bumper,k&n,chip,ram air kit,valvoline synthetic,accel super stock wires,platinum plus4 plugs,flow master muff,blue halogen bulbs,killer stereo, speed-glo dash,carbon fiber gauge accent,..."#6 sticker!!!!"

 

duh!! i forgot to say i removed my mudflaps too..when i installed my suspention which lowered it 3 front 3.5 rear..those scraches of the out line really suck mine showed up more prbably because my truck is green..

 

J-ROCK and to the other member who painted the taillight cover.....who painted it for you, or what did you use...and cost of both....they look nice and i think i will do it sunday........Dave

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1998 F-150, SC/Flairside, 4x2,4.6,auto,3.55s,nerf bars,cls 111 towing,bed liner w/mat,atlas polished wheels w/285/75 R/16 BFG A/Ts,all plastics guards/bug shields,air raid/k & n filter, superchipped, duals out the back corners, flow master 3 chamber, snug top lid, f-150 online sticker back window-honk if you see me!!! Fabtech 3 1/2 lift .coverking dash cover.
San Antonio
DWESSELS89@AOL.COM

 

DAVENSA~
My receipts are back at school, but just for a general idea, the tailight covers cost around $50 and it cost around $60-$70 to have them painted. The paint might have been a little less, I just remember it cost more than the covers themselves. I had a local paint & body shop paint them. Hope this helps!!!!

***JaSoN***

 

the body shop painted mine for free when i was having my fender fixed..

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pacific green 97 f150 4.6l..reg cab flareside ,ROUSH suspention down 3 fr and3.5rear,snug lid,carpeted bed, painted tailight accents,4x4 grill &bumper,k&n,chip,ram air kit,valvoline synthetic,accel super stock wires,platinum plus4 plugs,flow master muff,blue halogen bulbs,killer stereo, speed-glo dash,carbon fiber gauge accent,..."#6 sticker!!!!"

 

Thanks guys, will buy the tail light covers and front air dam and have them all painted at the same time......thank Dave

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1998 F-150, SC/Flairside,oxford white 4x2,4.6,auto,3.55s,nerf bars,cls 111 towing,bed liner w/mat,atlas polished wheels w/285/75 R/16 BFG A/Ts (black side out),all plastics guards/bug shields,air raid/k & n filter, superchipped, duals out the back corners, flow master 3 chamber, snug top lid, f-150 online sticker back window-honk if you see me!!! Fabtech 3 1/2 lift .coverking dash cover.
San Antonio
DWESSELS89@AOL.COM

 

GinosF150
You asked J-rock if he wanted to sell his factory mud guards, and you have factory bars on your truck. Question: Is there enough room in front of the bars (behind the front wheels) for the factory guards? Looks like it would be close, one reason I installed after market bars.

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'00 WHITE/GOLD F150 LARIAT FlareSide SC 5.4 Auto 3.55 LS
Black Westin Nerfs, White Prime Design BugShield,
White Vtech Taillight Covers, K&N Air Filter,
Leather Captain's Chairs (like a screen door in a submarine!),
and all the Lariat goodies
SOME SHOW and a LOTTA TOW
My am E, Fl *** Member of ??? Ford Group


[This message has been edited by rmarietta (edited 12-28-1999).]

 

hey guys~
about selling the factory mud guards, i am going to keep them just in case i ever change my mind and want them back on . . .