2021-2022 Ford Bronco - $30 Mud Flaps Installed With DIY Mounting Bracket

There is a lot of discussion amongst the Bronco community on the topic of mud flaps. Many owners have noted that the design of the Bronco is prone to throw rocks and mud all over the lower door sills, and you will quickly find tons of dings and chips unless you install mud flaps.
Also, there are lots of different options out there, with some of them costing over $400 just for the front set!! Others are a hard plastic material, which I would definitely avoid and in the video I will show you why.
I am installing a heavy duty, flexible, low cost option that cost only $30 a pair plus another $10 for the mounting brackets. I use the crash bars standard on non-sasquatch models as a mounting point, and I will show you how to fabricate a simple mounting bracket that will keep the mud flaps very securely fastened to your Bronco.
Here are Amazon affiliate links for the mud flaps used in this video. Thank you for supporting my channel, using these links results in no additional cost to you:
Mud flaps with Ford logo: amzn.to/3M9WMpe
Mud flaps with no logo: amzn.to/3JO12sW
Also here is the mounting bracket that I used: www.lowes.com/...
Music with permission by Ronan Conroy (ronanconroy.bandcamp.com)

[@GP80888]

One of the best Bronco builds on KZbin in my opinion.

[@BudgetBronco]

Thank you, I really appreciate that!!

[@astropioneer3296]

Good stuff. Always enjoy seeing the evolution of your rig. If I can make a suggestion, please consider ending your videos with a good 15-30 second side view of your Bronco. I'm aways anxious to see an extended , static wide shot of your Bronco, where you can see the entire vehicle unobstructed. Thanks!

[@BudgetBronco]

Thanks for the suggestion. I have been thinking about doing a Q&A type video where I don't do a project, rather answer questions and just talk about the Bronco overall, so that would be a good addition for this upcoming video. Thanks for watching!

[@astropioneer3296]

@@BudgetBronco You're welcome. Sounds good! Appreciate your videos.

[@TreesOnTheBeach]

Coming from the Jeep world, Ford accessories seem extremely expensive. That, combined with the various quality issues Broncos seem to be having is making me rethink my order. Your mud flap solution is a great one. Now you just need to do all the other accessories Ford is overcharging for and make sure to sell me a set of each. ;)

[@matthewmeaux3450]

In 5 years the aftermarket will be on top of the game. Now it ks all a la carte and expensive. In 5 years, I want to buy a Bronco and do a diesel conversion, no reason not to achieve 30 mpg highway.

[@BudgetBronco]

Some of them definitely are expensive, especially the ones that are clearly made by another manufacturer and just being resold with markup by Ford. For example these Gatorback mud flaps, all of the Thule and Yakima racks and equipment, etc. And I agree the aftermarket will make more and more stuff and the prices will get more reasonable, just as they have done with Jeep over the years.

[@tugb0at01]

rigid mudflaps are perfectly fine, they still bend in very cold temps so kicking snow and muck off em isnt an issue, as for off roading most of them are quick release so its a non issue.

[@BudgetBronco]

True, quick release is a good thing to have if you want to use the rigid ones off road. Thanks for watching!

[@pops55650]

Well looks solid enough and a fraction of the crazy costs of other flaps. Like you mentioned, painting the screws black would look way better. Nice job!

[@BudgetBronco]

They are also holding up really well. They look as good 2.5 years later as the day I installed them. Thanks for the comment!

[@wulfkar677]

Good stuff brother. I get tired of all the over priced Bronco stuff and wealthy people who cater to that market. I will use your ideas and come up with a similar idea for a sas without a crash bar.

[@BudgetBronco]

Glad I could help! You can definitely replicate the Sas look for a lot less money. Replicating the Sas functionality is more difficult and more expensive, especially the advanced transfer case and locking differentials.

[@broncootaku]

Good for you figuring out your own solution for the mud flaps. I used Cat mud flaps pro for my Bronco. It's interesting how I have not seen anyone have the $400+ mud flaps on their Broncos yet.

[@BudgetBronco]

I have not seen the Cat brand yet but I will take a look....thanks for watching

[@user-gq2vn1xj2r]

Great job. Another idea is to use aluminum angle stock, separated from the steel with butyl tape. No worry about corrosion then.

[@BudgetBronco]

That would work! Definitely less rust potential, and easier to drill through too. Thanks for the comment

[@twobeautz1808]

Great tutorial! I just finished installing on my wife’s Bronco.

[@BudgetBronco]

Great! I am glad it helped you, thanks for the comment!

[@LMacNeill]

Man, that Antimatter Blue is such an awesome color. Really pops in the sunlight. I ordered the Sasquatch package on my 2022 Eruption Green Outer Banks. Been looking at mudflaps for it -- not that I have it yet; it's only been 2 months since I ordered it. But anyway, what I think I'll do is something similar to what you did -- only I'll need to use some square-tube steel to make myself a "crash bar" of sorts, since my Sasquatch-equipped Bronco won't have the crash-bar for me to modify. But it really doesn't look all that difficult, honestly. Thanks for making this vid!

[@BudgetBronco]

Thanks for the comment! There was a guy on Bronco 6G forum that built exactly what you are talking about, here is the post: www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/diy-sasquatch-mud-flaps.41689/

[@LMacNeill]

@@BudgetBronco Sweet! Thanks!

[@markp.5618]

Just reporting back that I picked up my bronco Wednesday and did the install of mudflaps today. Just a word of wisdom to other viewers, if you have rockrails, they project a bit into the wheel well so in order to fit/ attach the brackets this way, I needed to bend the flat tab forward to clear the rockrail a bit and then still required a persuasion mallet to get the intrusion bar back in place. ( Its still a tight wedge to fit.) They'll be a bit of a bear to get back out again, and likely not so easy to remove. I don't plan to so not so concerned. I suppose removing the rock rails and trimming them back or leaving them off is an option, but I doubt that most owners would attempt that modification themselves or accept leaving the rock rails off, so just my word of caution.

[@BudgetBronco]

Thanks for the comment, it should be helpful for those with rock rails. I have seen others trim a little bit off the rock rail in order to make some space for mud flaps. That is not hard to do, just take off the cap, use a cutting wheel, and then put the cap back on, but understandably many would not want to cut brand new parts!

[@SpartanFitnessPro]

I did something similar. I got a universal set of rally armor mud flaps off of amazon for $40. This included the front and back. I hate seeing all these people overpay for mud flaps. That money could be spent much wiser.

[@BudgetBronco]

I am with you. Paying a little extra for high quality lights is one thing....paying $450 for a mud flap, I don't get it!

[@dpgammon]

Absolutely love it like all your ideas but you forgot to show us what it looks like, lol.

[@BudgetBronco]

Ahh good point I should have done a shot from the back. If you look at the thumbnail picture that is a pretty good view of it

[@xfactoroutdoors165]

It’s been awhile since I’ve tuned in to your bronco progress videos and I’ve gotta say. That build looks better and better with every video. Top quality content!

[@BudgetBronco]

Thanks for that, I appreciate it!

[@flojuarez8955]

I got weather tec yesterday and they look better than the one you displayed.

[@BudgetBronco]

Ya, they may have changed the design a bit since they first came out. Thanks for the comment

[@saikumarganji.i]

You just saved us 400$. Thank you

[@BudgetBronco]

Great...thanks for the comment!!

[@worldsstongeststrains983]

I wish there was an option for rubberized floor liners without buying the Black Diamond.

[@BudgetBronco]

I agree, that is a nice thing to have. I will say though, the Ford floor liners are pretty nice, and for $160 are worth it. That was one of only three options I bought: floor liners, AUX switches, and front modular bumper.

[@worldsstongeststrains983]

@@BudgetBronco they changed a few things on the build page. Now they offer a steel (not modular) bumper and the marine vinyl is black now. By the time my build is ready I’m sure there will be more changes.

[@toddsonneborn9245]

I just did this, and it seems/looks amazing! Sure it was a little more work than buying off-the-shelf, but I legitimately think the quality/functionality is BETTER than most of the expensive ones out there. I used the "mountains" flaps, not the "ford" ones, but other than that nearly identical to yours. The only hard part was drilling into those crash bars. OMG that's hard metal. 90% of the project is just trying to drill 2 holes in that steel! Whew. Also I have a Black Diamond with the factory rock rails, and they jut out just enough that they interfere a little. To help with that I actually put my "bracket" INSIDE the crash bar, rather than outside it, which probably got me close to an extra 1/4" space behind the crash bar and in front of the rock rail, which was just enough to squeeze the flap into. Looks great! (I think I used 10 cobalt drill bits in the process!!!!)

[@BudgetBronco]

AWESOME!! I am glad it worked out for you. I agree, I think these flaps look better and function better than most of the options out there and cost a fraction of the price, but it does require a little work. Somebody else commented about having difficulty drilling the holes. I did not really myself, but I was using a high quality (more expensive) cobalt bit so that probably made the difference. Good for you to adjust by putting the bracket inside the crash bar, makes sense. Enjoy your Bronco and thanks for watching!

[@toddsonneborn9245]

@@BudgetBronco I also did backup bulb replacement you did... Great and cheap. The only other one in doing for now is a similar fog light bracket to what you did, only I bought TWO pairs of lights... One fog and one spot... Meaning my bracket is "L"-shaped to accommodate two cubes at the front of it. I also went a little lower budget than you and bought Auxbeams. We'll see how they hold up comparitively. Not finished with that one though. So I can't really test yet. I'll let you know how it comes out.

[@BudgetBronco]

Cool...yes please do let me know how that L bracket works. My only concern would be that one light getting that far away from the fastening point, you might start to get some vibration when you hit bumps, and with the lights on in the dark you might be able to see the light pattern bouncing around a bit.

[@toddsonneborn9245]

@@BudgetBronco Yeah, I haven't gotten them wired up and tested in the dark just yet, but I did think of that, but only trying it will tell. It's a "longer lever" hanging out there, AND double the weight of just s single cube on there. If it's "bouncy", I think I will be able to add a little piece below the front edge of the bracket that could sit on the bottom of the bumper opening, maybe a little rubber foot or something. Once I test it (and it is satisfactory), I'll post a pic or to for you to see. I've got a wide fog light and a narrow spot light on each side. Might try to finish the install and test tonight. Depends on weather/schedule/etc. I did the reverse lights per your instructions and they're a huge improvement. And the mudflaps are great too! Great videos!

[@brycedunlap]

Seems like it should have been easy enough to get some black hardware for those bolts to attach the flap? Great build though and great addition at a budget friendly price.

[@BudgetBronco]

Maybe...but I have seen black hardware where the paint or coating doesn't last and rusts easily. I was more worried about ensuring stainless parts were used. These are definitely in heavy salt zone.

[@GetOutSmore]

Darn. Mine is a Squatch and this won’t work for me. Love the channel. Keep up the good work with the awesome content.

[@Vidishish]

Does the Sas not have crash bars?

[@williamolliges2622]

I think the brackets for the crash bars are there. Might be able to attach flat stock to the frame bracket. It’s worth a look. I also think the aftermarket has “high clearance” crash bars where the square stock has been cut, pinched, and welded.

[@GetOutSmore]

@@williamolliges2622 I’ll take a look. Thanks

[@BudgetBronco]

Yes here is an example of aftermarket crash bars that work with 35" sasquatch tires. You could probably use them for mud flap mounting points just like I did. Thank you both for the comments! www.4wheelparts.com/p/4-wheel-parts-big-tire-kit-62213/_/R-4WPBR-62213

[@markarmour4256]

Great video and good ya for not taking the bait from the JEEP guys.

[@BudgetBronco]

Thanks 👍

[@DaveBattle]

What does the WD-40 do for you when you're drilling into the bracket?

[@BudgetBronco]

Works like a cutting fluid, helps keep the drill bit a little cooler which prolongs the life of the tool. Yes I know it is not the same as true cutting fluid, but can't hurt!

[@DaveBattle]

​@@BudgetBronco Great tip! Thanks. Still waiting on my Bronco but your tips are going to come in very handy. I also noticed you're a Hokie or at least a fan! Go Hokies!!

[@cookeym1]

Hi thanks for sharing. For me to get those I would have to get the tools to cut the metal bracket you got. Plus only probably use the tools once. So it might be worth to get the ones that came with a bracket.

[@BudgetBronco]

Possibly, but the only tool you need is a grinder and you can buy one at Harbor Freight for $20. That is what I did years ago, and I have used it for so many projects since I have lost count. Well worth the investment. But if you are not much in to the DIY projects, I would go with the Rokblokz option.

[@gvet47]

It seems the upper part of the flap creates a mud trap and possible rusting point?

[@BudgetBronco]

Possibly, there is a cavity behind the flap and in between the fender flare, but that is all plastic so not too worried about that. If you drive your Bronco in the mud, it is going to get trapped in places, that is unavoidable. Thanks for watching!

[@markp.5618]

Well I'm late with this question but hoping you get back to it. What was the base bracket that you used and modified? Can you provide the specific make and model no.?

[@BudgetBronco]

This is what I used for the bracket: www.lowes.com/pd/Simpson-Strong-Tie-ML-2-in-x-8-in-12-Gauge-ZMAX-174-Galvanized-Medium-L-Angle/1002624436

[@markp.5618]

Thank you. I had looked for something similar at Home Depot and they did not have this type.

[@TheBruel]

@@markp.5618 www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-Strong-Tie-ML-2-in-x-8-in-12-Gauge-ZMAX-Galvanized-Medium-L-Angle-ML28Z/308149436

[@puppetmaster7479]

OEM ONLY I love my flaps on my raptor

[@BudgetBronco]

Yes there are lots of options out there, go with what you like....thanks for watching!

[@puppetmaster7479]

@@BudgetBronco you are a good guy why are raptor mudflaps over 900 dollars I can’t figure this out my raptor came with them though crazy right?

[@BudgetBronco]

🤷‍♂️

[@puppetmaster7479]

I think we are in the last days beo@@BudgetBronco

[@puppetmaster7479]

Bro

[@kevincampbell6490]

Great video. Really informative.

[@BudgetBronco]

Glad it was helpful!

[@envsurf]

I’m stealing all your ideas. I guess I should subscribe

[@BudgetBronco]

Glad I could help, and thanks for the sub!

[@HAIDARAVEN]

Another awesome vid

[@BudgetBronco]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevenhuynh1999]

Great video. U show how to install and adjust the bracket to fit onto the bronco. But, what about people like me that don't have the equipment and the work station to cut the brackets?

[@BudgetBronco]

Sorry, you will have to purchase one of the designs that are produced by aftermarket companies. Here is a newer one that looks to be OK amzn.to/3dG9FLH

[@cincicycles]

I used the same brand flap, but selected the mountain top design. Curious how your painted hardtop is holding up. Any issues with paint adhesion?

[@Vidishish]

He rapped it.

[@cincicycles]

@@Vidishish didn’t realize that. Good to know that’s an option too!

[@BudgetBronco]

Yes, it is a wrap. Check my video list for '2021 Ford Base Bronco DIY Vinyl Wrap MIC Top For Under $200'

[@brandongoberdhan6335]

Awesome ❤

[@BudgetBronco]

Thanks for watching!

[@darrenwilliams6741]

Bit random but do you think the paint protection film accessory is worth it?

[@BudgetBronco]

I think it would be good to put it on the lower half of the doors and the door sills. Have it done aftermarket, not by the dealer

[@thedesertpooch9664]

instead of using nuts why didnt you just tap the holes on the crash bars?

[@BudgetBronco]

Sadly, I do not have a tap and die set. I probably should though, and good idea you are right that would probably work too.

[@geraldhillman4929]

Hi Tim, I bought your suggested flaps , is there a mounting method for sas , I’m thinkinking add my own crash bar extension then use your L bracket idea. I’d appreciate any advice. Ger

[@BudgetBronco]

Yes, it can be done. There was a guy on Bronco 6G forum that built exactly what you are talking about, here is the post: www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/diy-sasquatch-mud-flaps.41689/ Hopefully that will give you some ideas. Thanks for watching!

[@BigSkyJason]

Whoever installed those Weather Tech flaps looks like they put them on sideways.

[@BudgetBronco]

They really do look horrible! Thanks for watching

[@marcioantonioliberato9523]

Very good!

[@BudgetBronco]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikemackenzie4142]

Great job 👍.

[@BudgetBronco]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@rickwitting5876]

Hi Tim. Thanks for creating these videos. I’ve used the speaker and tail light suggestions and they are great. I’m struggling with drilling the crash bar. I’ve probably spent 8 hours and 10 cobalt bits and still don’t have one hole. I’m using a hand drill with a bubble level at slow speed and oil to keep the heat down. I’m trying to find a machine shop to do the drilling but no luck so far. Any suggestions? BTW, I have a Ford running board so I can’t use the angle iron since it extends forward of the wheel well slightly. I’m planning to use a straight bar mounted on the inside of the crash bar.

[@BudgetBronco]

Thanks for the comment, it might help others. I did not mention this in the video but now I wish I would have. I used a 3/16" cobalt drill bit for a starter hole, and then used a standard larger cobalt to finish the hole (not sure what size). The cobalt bit worked great. They are expensive, but last a long time. Here is the exact one I used, bought it a while back from Home Depot: www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-3-16-in-Cobalt-Red-Helix-Twist-Drill-Bit-48-89-2309/203115294. Your mod should work well, anything that does not interfere with the tire and the rock slider should be good.

[@rickwitting5876]

@@BudgetBronco thanks for your response, Tim. My stainless steel bolt is 3/16” so I’ve been using smaller bits for starting holes. I’ve gone through all of the smaller size Milwaukee Cobalt bits in the book of bits. My mechanic is going to try, but he’ll use a plasma torch if he has too much trouble. I’ll report back when I finish with the modifications to accommodate the running board.

[@BudgetBronco]

Maybe try that exact bit I used...as you saw in my video it worked really well, I did not have any problems at all with just a standard drill and a little WD-40. Let me know how it goes!

[@rickwitting5876]

@@BudgetBronco I tried the same bit and could start a hole but never could finish it. My mechanic broke 2 bits using a drill press and finished one bar, but didn’t want to do the other one. I took the remaining bar to a machine shop and for $20 they drilled 2 holes in minutes. Those crash bars are tough! The mud flaps are done and I’m happy with the results. Now to figure out what to do with the rear flaps…

[@jeffreydunlap9688]

In watching your video I thought was use stainless steel hardware it will not rust

[@BudgetBronco]

Yes, you will definitely want to use stainless for this job! They use a lot of salt here in PA and one year later the bolts still look new.

[@warrenmiconi8141]

Would you fabricate and sell to another B6G member?

[@BudgetBronco]

Sorry Warren but no, I just don't have enough free time for that. I have too many open projects of my own right now!!

[@Jason_903]

Awesome looks great

[@BudgetBronco]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Jason_903]

I’m still waiting on mine been a long wait and still no build date lol

[@BudgetBronco]

That stinks....hang in there!

[@amtrobia]

Looks great

[@BudgetBronco]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@retnav92]

🤪 $400+ for mud flaps!? Lol. Not gonna happen. That infamous saying by P.T. Barnum comes to mind. Nice work on how you mounted yoyus. Didn't you have some plastic caps in the crash bar ends, or I might be thinking of someone else.

[@BudgetBronco]

That was me! I removed the caps for this project, and will just reinstall them now

[@retnav92]

@@BudgetBronco 👍

[@Vidishish]

I tried to do this project today but the crash bars on my Black Diamond are bolted and welded on.

[@BudgetBronco]

The nuts on the bottom are welded to the crash bar and will not come off. The bolts on the top are not, they thread into the welded nut. You need to loosen from the top, not the bottom, they will come off!

[@nickefgen9219]

Just wondering where you the mud flaps?

[@BudgetBronco]

Not sure what you mean?

[@nickefgen9219]

@@BudgetBronco where did you purchase the mud flaps

[@BudgetBronco]

@@nickefgen9219 ahh got it, from Amazon...see video description I put a link

[@nickefgen9219]

@@BudgetBronco ok thanks I’ve got a 1970 bronco I was trying to think of a way to something similar

[@Davidk.p4]

i dont think anyone is going to be spending 400 bucks on mudflaps regardless

[@BudgetBronco]

You would be surprised...I have seen quite a few people that purchased those RokBlocks and they are $400 a set

[@RG-vo1vg]

What about the back tires?

[@BudgetBronco]

I only did the front, I am really only worried about rocks getting flung up on to the doors. In the back, well, that is somebody else's problem...don't tailgate me!

[@notreallyme425]

Any manual sway bar disconnects yet?

[@BudgetBronco]

I have not seen any products for this yet. So for now, just a wrench!

[@Jason_903]

So how did you do the back or did you do it?

[@BudgetBronco]

I only did the front

[@Jason_903]

Okay thank you

[@chrisrichter4412]

Nice job. Are you going to do the rear?

[@BudgetBronco]

Probably not...so don't tailgate me!! 🤣

[@donsvideos1985]

Budget and Bronco? little late to start cutting corners isn't it?

[@BudgetBronco]

My whole channel is about finding less expensive ways to do high quality modifications. If you watch my other videos you will see lots of other examples.

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

MSU hat in PSU territory :)

[@BudgetBronco]

HAHA you bet! Sometimes I regret driving a blue and white truck around here.

[@geraldelrite2449]

Go white. Love the value minded video. I just added step rails to my black diamond and kept the rock sliders. But I will add a little rubber to block the rocks.

[@BudgetBronco]

Good call...somebody else told me they cut off an inch or so from the slider, put the cap back on, and then installed these mud flaps and it worked well.

[@yijunpeng7524]

want to see your car take a tirp from Third person perspective

[@BudgetBronco]

My friend took a video of this, you can check it out here on his youtube channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoGxaX6uo9OHotk

[@rodneysherwin4489]

TOOOO LABOOR INTENSE-IFED !!

[@BudgetBronco]

If you love engineering solutions and building things like I do, then labor time is a non-issue. But I hear ya, it's not for everyone. Most people would rather spend $400 for a easy install product.

[@anthonygallo3576]

I dont get it. You spend $60K on a bronco and you put on cheap mud flaps that makes the bronco look like a dump truck. Dont be cheap , spend the money!!!!

[@BudgetBronco]

First a correction, I paid MSRP of $31k for my Bronco. As far as being 'cheap' two comments: 1) I picked these because I think they are a good balance between functionality (I don't like the rigid plastic type) and looks, and 2) the channel is called BUDGET Bronco after all! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching

[@andrewlapensee]

lol, save hundreds on bronco mud flaps by spending thousands on diy tools..

[@mpeugeot]

😂 Don't spend $30 on mud flaps, steal the plastic trash can lid from your neighbors trash can. Cut as needed and attach them with 4 to 5 self tapping screws per side. LOL.

[@BudgetBronco]

That would be the SUPER budget option!