I got the rear molded mudflaps, but I don't like how they will fit, because there will be a gap on the outside because of where the lower paint protector strip is. I think this gap will fill with stuff and be a pain, and just not look right.

Point being, I'm thinking of exchanging them for a Bugshield. For those of you with the Ford Bugshield, do you like it enough to recommend it? Do you have any installed pics of on your Screw? I've seen it in person but not on a Screw.

Opinions about my mudflap issue also taken.

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The GO 4D IT SuperCrew '01 SuperCrew XLT 4x2 (Generation II): 5.4L, Limited Slip, Black, 5-Spoke Rims, Dark Cloth, Capt. Chairs, Power Seat, Steps, Extender, Moonroof; Ford/Duraliner, K&N filter, Ford mudflaps, Tinted windows, Jason Dimension hard tonneau.

(for sale) The GO 4D IT Ranger: '93 Ranger XLT SuperCab 4x2: 65K miles; 4.0L; Limited Slip; Black; Alum. Rims; A.C.; Power windows, mirrors, and locks; CD Player; Hard Tonneau; Running Boards.


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Go,
I had the same problems with the mud flaps. My dealer ended up using the flaps for the stepside instead of what the book said. He had to do a little cutting on the mudflaps, but it was cut in a place for mounting purposes only. It did not effect looks. The problem with the mudflaps listed for the screw is that they are made for the Lariat with the wheel well trim, the XLT does not have any trim.

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2001 F150 4X2 XLT SuperCrew,Arizona Beige, Gen III, 5.4L, 3.55LS, Class III Tow, Sliding Window, Black Westin's

 

The XLT does have wheel well trim on the 4x4.
My factory ford mud flap's fit great.Did your dealer order for 2x4 without the trim?
I sure would think they would make them.

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2001 Supercrew XLT 4X4
BLACK W/DARK GRAPHITE
5.4 EFI V8
17" 10 SPOKE'S
3.55 LIMITED SLIP
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
SKID PLATE'S
POWER MOONROOF
SLIDING REAR WDW.
TRAILER TOW PKG.
BED EXTENDER
CLOTH CAPTAIN'S CHAIR'S
STAINLESS STEP BAR'S
GIBSON SWEPTSIDE
WINDOW TINT
VENT VISOR'S
LINE-X-BED LINER
FORD MOLDED MUD FLAP'S
K&N FILTER
HUSKY FLOOR LINER'S
HEADLIGHT/FOG SWITCH MOD.
BFG 265/70/17 AT/KO
STAMPEDE BUG SHIELD
WEATHERTEC WDW. VISOR'S

 

I ordered the Ford molded mud flaps and the bug deflector. I put the deflector on and I love it. It has a nice tight profile, and room behind it to clean and wax the hood.

I haven't put the flaps on yet, but did test them and they fit/look really good. Maybe you got the wrong ones. There was a post before about the part numbers for w/ and w/o the fender flares or factory cab steps.

Good luck!


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01' Supercrew Lariat Black
Gen-III
5.4L
4X4
Med. Parchment Interior
Leather Captain's Chairs
Moonroof
CD Changer
LSD
Factory Cab Steps
Bedliner
Bug Deflector
Slider
No Mods
No Tow Package

 

Watch that ford bug deflector, when you close the hood make sure you have clearance between the defector and the painted part under it or it will rub some paint off.

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2001 F150 Supercrew Lariat(GenI)Harvest Gold 4x4 5.4 Captain chairs Moonroof 6disc player Slider LS Towing package