talk to me about mud flaps

Post by **BaaaadSlider** » 17 Jan 2012, 16:40

Hi, sorry if this is the wrong section but didnt know where else to put it.
I am looking for some feedback on anyone that has bought aftermarket mudflaps.
As i udnerstand the JK ones are a bit rubbish, what else is out there?
Brickwerks have them back in stock and im aware of these and they are rubber ones and i have found some from vw heritage which are cheaper but plastic ones.
After having the vans paintwork done i would like to protect it a little bit so was hoping to get some mud flaps on it.
Can anyone recommend any of the above two options, or does anyone no of any other options?
Thanks for reading
Katie

Post by **R0B** » 17 Jan 2012, 17:00

I have had the rigid plastic ones on my rear end

for a few years with no problems.The bodywork fixings on the fronts are not on my van.So i have never fitted those.

Post by **1664** » 17 Jan 2012, 17:17

R0B wrote:The bodywork fixings on the fronts are not on my van.So i have never fitted those.

They're just screwed on with self tappers aren't they (well, mine are; I think they're original)

Post by **scottbott** » 17 Jan 2012, 21:32

mine came from jk and I think they are original type,a bit fiddly getting the spring clips to fit on the front ones,no problems with the back,they have never moved,well happy with them

Post by **Mickyfin** » 18 Jan 2012, 05:51

1664 wrote:
R0B wrote:The bodywork fixings on the fronts are not on my van.So i have never fitted those.
They're just screwed on with self tappers aren't they (well, mine are; I think they're original)

Thats how my fronts are fixed too. I'm on the look out for a pair of rears for my Syncro, as for some reason, theres no mud flaps, or holes/fixing for the rears. I do have the four small mud deflectors though.

Post by **Seamus** » 18 Jan 2012, 06:30

I've just fitted some old Wolfsburg ones to ours (pics on our progress thread on here). They are the flat old ones not like the shaped JK ones, however I had to make some brackets as I didn't have any. I haven't got the front ones on yet only because I can't figure out how best to attach them whilst avoiding drilling the bodywork.

Keep an eye on eBay, they do come up every now & then and cheap too!

Post by **New Kentish Campers** » 18 Jan 2012, 08:36

I bought a full set for my van from Schofields and the backs at least are geniune VW parts. The backs are on and look ok, I've not get around to doing the fronts yet though.

I also put some cavity wax between the flap and wheelarch joint areas to help stop crud building up in there are rotting the new arches out

Post by **Mickyfin** » 18 Jan 2012, 13:59

New Kentish Campers wrote:I bought a full set for my van from Schofields and the backs at least are geniune VW parts. The backs are on and look ok, I've not get around to doing the fronts yet though.

Just checked their catalogue, but alas they are not out of stock.

Post by **BaaaadSlider** » 18 Jan 2012, 14:06

thanks for your commemts guys.
I did try shcofields just before christmas and oredered a set-then there office phoned to say they had just sold there last set and that they wouldnt have another batch in until early next year and that they would be twice the price as they were so hard to come buy.

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