Third Gen DIY Mud Flaps

My truck did not come with fender flares, so the OEM mud flaps won't fit. I also decided that I wanted the flexible type of flaps, so the weather tech flaps were out. That leaves the plasticolor and/or something like rockbloks. The plasti-color are inexpensive, but I wanted something plain (without the mountain scene).... rockbloks are a little pricey.... So I made some. I should have taken pictures, but I didn't.

I bought two mud flaps for a tractor trailer and cut them using a utility knife and straight edge to 11"X20" just an inch longer than the plasticolors. I took a small paint can to trace and cut the bottom corners. I was able to create 4 mudflaps out of the two large ones.

Next I used an awl from a Swiss Army Knife to create a hole. I used the inner fender hole as my first mounting point. I then mounted the flap using that hole. Keep in mind I lined everything up to that bolt hole before creating the hole in the flap.

For the rear mud flaps, I took a close pin and clamped the other side of the flap to the inner fender and measured from the bottom of the flap to the ground in order to get it level. I then marked another hole where the next inner fender bolt is. Install the next screw and go to the next hole. I used the 4 screws that hold that side of the inner fender on to mount the mud flap.

After completing the first rear flap, I removed it and transferred the holes to another flap in order to make mounting the other rear flap easier. I still plan on coming back and adding one bolt to the other side (probably on the bracket that holds the inside of the inner fender. It is secure as is though.

I did the front in a similar fashion, but there were only three bolts. I added two more holes using the awl to secure the other side of the flap to the inside fender. I used a molly bolt (expanding insert) to secure those holes, but I think I will look into replacing with a rivnut or something a little more secure. I'm not worried about them coming out, but I would like a tighter fit.

Anyways, the finished product.