<<Once again, I am very anti-splash/mud guards. For me anyways, they are a waste
of money. I think I originally paid $30ish for some large Dakota flaps from
the dealer only to find out after a weekend of moderate trail running that I
had 1 left. I took the remaining 1 off and bought some very similar if not the
same ones that Tom has on his truck. I thought since these were smaller they
wouldn't snag or hand up on anything, WRONG. I only lost 2 last time, haha.
Well now I save my money and just dont care if dirt/mud/water get on my paint,
as I realize flaps may aesthetically appealing, but when it comes down to it,
they simply aren't worth it. I will spend the extra 5 minutes to get the mud
off of my paint, no biggie. These guards/flaps may work if you own a 2WD
Dakota or never use your 4x4 for things like I do; exploring some better
fishing spots, trying to get to this great little secluded river to put a
canoe into, to get to this new area to scout for hunting, or just to get away.
After buying many poor products for my Dakota, I realize that I only buy when
I want Function and not Fashion. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6
100,500>>
Damn! I buried my flaps in the mud last hunting season going forward, couldn't
make it up the ice/snow covered slope ahead and I couldn't turn around 'cause it
was too narrow. So, I had to bang my dak back through the mud and rocks in
reverse (4lo no less!). I thought for sure I had lost at least the rear flaps
as I had hit the frame going through both ways but I didn't care 'cause I didn't
think I was going to make it out! Sho' nuff, when I was checking for major
damage I noticed all four flaps were still there and securely attached.
I like 'em and would replace them (I think they were only $20 per pair) even if
they got knocked off wheelin' as they protect the body from the sand/salt that
would otherwise be fired at the paint like a machine-gun (I live up north). For
me they provide both function and form... Bummer about your experience with 'em
Kyle.
Tom
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