Protecting the Plumbing - Page 4

**Bill** · 11-12-2009, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneMoBear

Surely both of the auto parts stores I went to can't both be totally lame.

'Scuse me? You must frequent different emporiums (emporia?) than I. The first thing the salesperson wants to know is "Make and model?" At that point, I know he's not going to help. Since I've been down this road three times, I ask him to show me to the mud flap section, and then ignore him as I search for what I want. They may be hidden, but they are there.

By the way, some sites (and some salespeople) don't recognize "mud flaps". Try "splash guards".

By the way again, when you attach them use BIG washers (fender washers) and tighten the mounting bolts quite tightly. A screw or rivet without a big washer will rip right out.

Bill

11-12-2009, 08:41 PM

Try[URL="http://shop.easternmarine.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog.catalog&categoryID=29 9"[/URL]

**B_and_D** · 11-12-2009, 09:47 PM

The link says that there's nothing available...

http://shop.easternmarine.com/index....tegoryID=29 9"

??

11-13-2009, 06:03 AM

Try this one...

http://shop.easternmarine.com/index....categoryID=299

OneMoBear · 11-13-2009, 06:05 AM

Bill, you crack me up! The hint about the washers is a great one. Between you and Alan, I think we're finally set!

Malinda

11-13-2009, 03:07 PM

PS - I used some larger washers with the rivets to attach them! (Just saw Bill's post and remembered that little detail.)

11-14-2009, 02:50 PM

Type truck parts and the city you live in and it should come up with places to go. They have big flaps that can be cut to size. I used a thin piece of aluminum as a backing plate for extra strength.