How To Install Mud Flaps On Chevy Cruze

How to Install Mud Flaps

Mud flaps are an extremely important accessory to add to your truck. This is because they do two things. Those things are that they protect the pickup truck from mud and debris that can fly up onto the body of the truck and cause damage, and the fact that mud flaps keep that same debris from flying back and hitting other cars. There are many states that mandate the usage of mud flaps on trucks of all sizes for the fact that individuals in other cars could be injured by large items flying at their windshields.

With this said, it is important to know how to properly install mud flaps so that they function properly.

* You need to make sure the vehicle is on a level surface. This will ensure that the mud flaps are level and even during the installation process. If they are not level, they won't look right.
* If you can, remove the tire prior to installation. This will give you a considerable amount of room to work with.
* Take the mud flap and place it inside of the wheel well. If there is a decorative side, you need to ensure that the decorative side is facing outward. Remember that it is decorated for a reason. If it is facing the wrong way, the debris from your tires will do a number on the design. You also need to make sure the mud flap is off of the ground by a reasonable distance.
* It is now time to drill a hole on one side of the mud flap and through the wheel well. You can then insert the screw to secure it. Make sure you don't tighten it all the way. You don't want to tighten it in case you need to adjust it after drilling the next hole.
* Now it is time for you to drill a hole in the other side. If you must, use a level to make sure you are level. Drill your hole and insert the second screw. Don't tighten it all of the way yet as you check to see if it is level with the other side. If it is, you can tighten both screws.
* Once you have successfully installed your first mud flap, it is very important that you follow these steps for the remainder of the wheels that you have purchased mud flaps for.

And make sure the mud flaps that you have purchased possess stainless steel mud flap weights or chrome anti-sail brackets. This keeps the mud flaps from flying up or sailing upward while on the road. If the mud flaps do fly and sail, this can result in debris making its way to the truck and also flying behind you and hitting another vehicle. So find yourself a great shop that carries products from a reputable manufacturer and get the mud flaps that you and your truck deserves. Once you have them on your truck and you notice how they offer protection for you and others, you'll know that your investment was well worth it.

G. Evans represents ChromePickup.com, a 20 year retailer of truck accessories. To learn more about their products visit their website Mud Flaps.

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