Do mud flaps even work? (Ford f150/Raptor)

Have you ever wondered if your mud guards even do why they say they do. Well I went to test these husky mud guards that I purchased from amazon to see a little before & after. You’ll be surprised on the outcome. #mudguards #mudflaps
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[@dapoppa2256]

When flinging mud the flaps protect not just your truck, but people behind you are protected from flinging rocks and pebbles.

[@ppetrey]

Your flag decal is incorrect. It is suppose to be as if it is flapping in the wind, with the union or blue field to the left of the observer.

[@JJBanuelos]

Yes it is thanks for the feedback. I ended up fixing them in another video on my channel. 👍

[@boogeymanws]

It’s how the military use their flag, however it is pointing the wrong way. The stars are opposite on the uniform because we “assault forward”.

[@GR018]

He has them on the wrong sides. Stars forward on sides vehicles. Those sets are directional specific.

[@thilltony3362]

If your tires were not wider than the fenders, the mud guards would have worked a lot better. Even so, those will keep the mud from sitting on your running boards and inside the front of your door bottoms. Definitely worth the time to install.

[@JJBanuelos]

Hell yeah they make a big enough difference for sure! Thanks for watching & the support! Please make sure to subscribe!

[@akiyl7479]

What’s the difference between mud and splash guards?

[@littlefred811]

Great job, very informative. You helped me decide to get a set. In Colorado, next winter, I will find out how they handle packing up with snow. Thanks again.

[@JJBanuelos]

No problem glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@pavilionhd8983]

Howd they do?

[@chasedavis2358]

The only reason I have them is to prevent the tires from shooting rocks and scratching the paint

[@GeneralKato]

I liked this video for your comparison but that Raptor of yours! Very nice. I like the combo of grey with those “bronze/gold/matt” wheels!! I love those wheels you have!

[@craigslistrro709]

They work as long as your tire isnt wider than the mud guard. I put them on my f150... I also put wheel liners in to keep the mud contained in the wheel wells..

[@doug292]

What kind of wheel guards did you install?

[@craigslistrro709]

@@doug292 I bought the hard plastic ones I think from husky... I really like the wheel well liners tho.. They keep the mud and muck from getting on the underside of bed.

[@grgoss1]

If you cover the first set of holes in the running boards it also reduces a ton of gavel and dirt up the door and hitting the wide hips.

[@MartinVelez]

Excellent video! Great experiment set up and demonstration of results. Here is a thumbs up!

[@cendyliu]

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[@cendyliu]

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[@nealhamamura4263]

Thanks for the video! You helped me make my decision about mud guards on my SUV.

[@MrDraper38]

Great video. Found the same results with the Ford OEM mud guards.

[@alexmazzilli9417]

I’m at work right now watching this video about a block away from that car wash 😂

[@JJBanuelos]

Haha that’s awesome!

[@buffalobmf]

You could just installed it one side and left the other without and went through the mud then added the rest after you seen what it did. Im waiting for mine idk if they will fit with my 34s tho if not theyre going back

[@gamingvideosmike2030]

Thanks from India, really informative.

[@JJBanuelos]

Awesome appreciate it! 👍🏻

[@joemomma707]

I want some for my 2019 ford raptor but I don’t want to make the mpg worse than what it already is. Lol. Great video! Question. When I put mine in 4L, it starts at 2nd gear and I can’t drop it to 1st. I’m assuming the clunking noise is normal when switching it to 4L. I’m trying to figure out if I messed mine up. I’m going to take it to the dealer soon. Thanks.

[@stevenhicks815]

Are those 35” tires if so does the tires run mid flaps?

[@stevenhicks815]

Also do you think mud guards would help with my 35” tires if have no fender flares?

[@alnfong1228]

Cool. Thanks for the video!! I'll get my mudguards now!!

[@JJBanuelos]

Thank you for watching please make sure to subscribe for future videos.

[@earlyblackmz]

Nice looking truck 👍

[@JJBanuelos]

Thanks!

[@MikeMike-bn9ys]

Can mud flags ricochet rocks towards your wheels? My only concern.

[@spencerstmars4882]

Good looking truck!

[@JJBanuelos]

Thanks!

[@dagreat8089]

They would work even better with stock rims and tires

[@tnash_d]

I love them . Every vehicle I buy has to have them, if not I install after

[@JJBanuelos]

Yes I agree!

[@jeffhorn8288]

What tire paint did you use ,I missed it , thank you.

[@JohnDoe-iq4kz]

i think you need longer flaps, that hang closer to the ground. also wider, past edge of tire.

[@JJBanuelos]

Yea I agree they would definitely help but the. I wouldn’t like the look. Would be too much of a trucker look.

[@maclbanks]

appreciate the video... just a note, your US flag decals on door are facing the wrong way.... you wont see any flag facing in the "retreat" position. Stars should be facing forward.

[@JJBanuelos]

Thanks! Yes I realized this shortly after I published this video. I actually made a video on how to properly install them after many comments. Thanks again

[@allanfarr]

What if I don’t have one of those cool screwdriver things? I know. I’m screwed.

[@JJBanuelos]

Littlebeef2 haha no not exactly you can just turn the wheel to access the screws with a regular screw driver.

[@GR018]

Good video. Nice truck.

[@JJBanuelos]

Thanks 👍

[@14604057]

Mud guards come in many forms. Brand name husky are useless in my opinion. Sure they do some sort of help. But for those who want durability and longevity with an actual proper mud guard look to those who work in the mud all day year round for years. Husky mud guards are useless for us in those out doors out back industries , mining, oil and gas, forestry… etc… For us we use heavy duty and professional options such as a custom made stainless long john type to help cover most of the wheel well along side custom fender flares to push the body out alot more. The reason we install ours in a certain way with out screws we use a boot with big washers and do a full custom install to last and not tear and rip when they are covered with mud and snow Causing cracking if they were plastic and also snapping off in the extreme cold with the dirt road bumps etc. I can go on for days but in my opinion. Don’t go cheap you’ll end up paying cheap many times over I’d rather get custom Pay a pretty penny and put last any other option thus causing you to spend less in the long run

[@pwells10]

Thanks for the video

[@JJBanuelos]

Of course! 👍

[@sherrid5315]

Just now getting some for my Kona 2020 hope they are worth it !

[@JJBanuelos]

There nice you’ll like them!

[@sherrid5315]

Trailblazer Films Thank you !

[@charliedimaria9026]

How about the mud on the tailgate?

[@fpskoda467]

Your wheels are spaced out. but mudflaps do stop that from happening

[@hardscapesinc.1205]

What wheels are those? Im picking up 2020 leadfoot on Tuesday.

[@JJBanuelos]

These are Relation Race Wheels.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

I need to hit up that coin carwash tomorrow, how much?

[@JJBanuelos]

Shit I didn’t even look just started throwing in that silver! Your going to need about 5 dollars worth at least!

[@dh4094]

These are the smallest garbage flaps I've seen, be even better protection with a set that reaches lower to ground

[@drmitofit2673]

I saw a 4th gen RAM 1500 with regular front mud guards but the rear mud guards were in front of the rear tires. WHY?!?! That makes no sense!

[@JJBanuelos]

Maybe they like going in the mud in reverse. 😂

[@EL_Toro1]

still need to wash it at the end though..

[@JJBanuelos]

Yeah just rinsed it off good enough for now! Thanks for watching

[@SLOWQUOIA]

Why are your American flag decals incorrect?.... right side should have stars forward

[@JJBanuelos]

Ryan Beatie yeah sorry bout that didn’t realize that until I posted this video & got a lot of comments about. I did correct them & made a video about them to hopefully help others not do the same thing. Thanks for watching & your feedback. Please make sure to subscribe.

[@veloski1031]

@@JJBanuelos Thanks for correcting it.

[@christiaanlutzer]

@@JJBanuelos Glad you fixed it! Anybody in the military will correct you on it. Our flag is always "battle forward", meaning the standard is always in the direction of travel where the fight is, so when viewed on the right side of a uniform or vehicle, the flag looks reversed.

[@aesecurity1]

How are the lights you installed above the hood? Can you send link?

[@JJBanuelos]

Sure here you go. amzn.to/3HIOmDo

[@wildhorse_untamed]

That was some serious mud, lol. I don't think any guards are going to prevent that kind of mud from getting on the nice truck;)

[@JJBanuelos]

Yeah I know right! I wasn’t expecting it to be that muddy but it put them to the test for sure. Thanks for watching! Please make sure to subscribe

[@Notyou5556]

How about doing the rear husky mud flaps?

[@JJBanuelos]

Yes I eventually plan on putting those on in the future. Have other mods planned first. Thanks for watching. Please make sure to hit that subscribe button for me!

[@tyronemosley6810]

I see you with the ko2's..👍

[@JJBanuelos]

Tyrone Mosley yeah they are some great tires but the tire tread wears so fast!

[@tyronemosley6810]

@@JJBanuelos sorry to hear that considering they cost a pretty penny..might be why people are giving those falken at3 a chance..anyway great video and nice truck...

[@Dochorahan]

@@tyronemosley6810 I had Ko2 and Falken AT3W. Ko2 is garbage in snow and rain. They slip and slide everywhere. Falkens grip like crazy on offroad, dirt, rocks, rain, snow, sleet. Doesn't matter. Falken AT3W or Toyo Open Country > Ko2.

[@shawnhanifan2500]

The Flags are on ass backwards.

[@JJBanuelos]

Yeah I know, Haven’t got around to installing the new ones. Put them on wrong on accident

[@ninarose4943]

Those are splash guards. Mud Flaps will keep the entire side and back clean as well as anything you tow.

[@JJBanuelos]

Yeah that’s true. Thanks for watching

[@akiyl7479]

Enlighten me about the difference between the two.

[@Wesselss]

what wheels are those?

[@JJBanuelos]

These are Relation Race Wheels.

[@cendyliu]

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[@troymarsic9662]

Your flag decal is backwards!!!

[@JJBanuelos]

Thanks for the feedback! I actually removed them & installed them the right way. I have a video on this on my channel. Like always thanks for watching!

[@globaloutreach7523]

What’s your wheel offset?

[@JJBanuelos]

These are 17x8.5 with a zero offset.

[@globaloutreach7523]

Trailblazer Films Thanks for the video and reply. I just got a 2012 3 weeks ago. I have 17x9 +12 which is 1” more to the outside than stock. I was looking at aftermarket flares but the top isn’t an issue if you look at the wheel. It’s midway which I’d need a 3.5” flare. Probably look crazy. So mud guards seem like the best option. Most appear to be 12” wide. I’d love a 14” or so would most likely cover the entire wheel. But even at 12” as per your video it made a huge difference.

[@JJBanuelos]

Yeah a 14” would make a little more difference & help keep debris down from hitting truck sides. Thanks for watching & please make sure to hit that subscribe button for me! 👍 good luck with the truck.

[@barrymitchell7732]

Would u race ?

[@JJBanuelos]

Yup all day.

[@Jimmy-gc7dd]

Flags installed backward.

[@ChildrensGiftMinistry]

Not worth it for me

[@landonwallace6643]

Don’t run American flags on your truck if you don’t know which way they should be applied. It’s not a fashion statement do your homework and put them on the correct way.

[@JJBanuelos]

I actually ended up correcting this mistake. Thanks for the advice. 👊🏼

[@landonwallace6643]

@@JJBanuelos no worries man glad you fixed it. Nice Raptor

[@JJBanuelos]

@@landonwallace6643 appreciate it!

[@barrymitchell7732]

Big ego small wallet.

[@JJBanuelos]

Small ego large wallet in this case.

[@barrymitchell7732]

U spent some money. Did you learn how stupid that was?

[@JJBanuelos]

I got these for free. Sponsored 🤣

[@cendyliu]

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