Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Top Mud Flap Brands

Mud flaps are a pretty simple product used for a really simple purpose. What is that purpose? To keep your truck, boat, trailer and towables free from rock chips, mud and road debris damage. Here is a short list of the leading mud flap companies for distinct categories.

Best hitch mount system (Like it sounds... These flaps attach to your receiver hitch)

1) Rock Tamers

2) Towtector Shield

Best molded splash guards (Custom contoured to fit your vehicle like a glove)

1) Husky Liners

2) Road sport by Powerflow

Best rubber mud flaps (Made of heavy duty rubber that will last for years)

1) Luverne Truck

2) Highland Contura

Best universal fit flaps (Again, like they sound... These flaps fit most vehicles using pre existing holes)

1) Cre Products

2) Proven Design

Most unique mud flaps (Out of the ordinary flaps that turn heads while stopping mud)

1) Action Accessories

2) Stampede Camouflage

This list has been created to lead you to your personal mudflap holy grail. Take it from us... We know our mud flaps and more importantly we love keeping our nice trucks and boats clean. Not all mud flaps do the same thing. If you need to protect a boat or trailer you should really look into a set of hitch mount mud flaps. Starting at $150, these systems are well worth the investment. Who wouldn't pay $150 to protect their $100,000 boat or trailer. If you have a new truck, don't wait until your first rock kicks up and leaves a scratch down the rocker panel of your truck. Get a nice set of molded flaps that complement your ride, not distract from it. If you like bling, check out stainless steel flaps that are laser finished for clean edges and smooth style. At the end of the day, these products are made to prevent damage before it happens. Get on it!

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Go Industries Brush Guards for Trucks

Go Industries is the industry leader in brush guards for trucks and SUV's. But what makes them so successful? At Mudflaps.com we think the success of Go Industries comes from the quality materials and craftsmanship. Brush guards are not made with the same materials or quality from brand to brand. You have companies that mass produce brush guards and inexpensive prices overseas. But then you have Go Industries producing high quality grille guards with heavy duty steel in made here in the USA.

Go Industries offers three unique brush guards with different purposes. First you have the Big Tex Grille Guard. This is the king of guards with a two inch heavy duty chrome ring and strong uprights. Its unique design makes it virtually indestructible and vibration proof. Fully welded inside and out this thick brush guard bolts on to the frame and your ready to go.

If your looking for the grand daddy of brush guards check out the Rancher Grille Guard. This guard is built for maximum front end protection. If you often find your self in situations where your truck needs some extra support, than this brush guard is for you. Plus, the Rancher Grille Guard features a built in step plate for easy access to your engine.

Moving on to the light weight division, we have the Knockdown brush guard. This Go Industries bolt-together grille guard is attractive, flexible and economical. This rugged, off-road style push bar comes in two pieces. It is a center mount push bar or you can add the headlight guards to make it a full brush guard. For under $300 bucks you can get yourself a light duty grille guard with the high quality materials made in the USA.

At the end of the day we are all looking for the best products for your trucks. We think its important that you get the down low as to what products out do others. Go Industries stands alone as the leader in custom truck accessories and especially brush guards.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Running Boards Make Climbing Into Your Truck Easier

We know very well the beauties of a fine truck, and all of the fantastic and awesome things they can do for us. With some of the larger-sized trucks, we also understand that climbing in and out of it can be a bit of pain, which is why running boards are some of our most popular custom truck accessories.

These running boards provide that extra step and support that many people need in order to enter a truck comfortably. Children especially benefit from these, as their small stature can turn climbing into a truck into something that's way more complicated than it should be. The extra support, traction and grip also makes it safer when you are exiting your truck, especially if your shoes or the running boards are wet from snow or rain. On top of being very useful, running boards are some of our more stylish accessories, and they come available in stainless steel and in black, which matches well with just about any truck. In addition to these features, they are also rather simple to install! While some may require a certain amount of drilling, most running boards attach to the pre-existing factory made holes on your truck. Whether you normally drive solo or carry passengers around, running boards are a fantastic accessory that can be utilized by everyone who enters your truck.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

The Benefits of Headache Racks

Headache Racks are great custom truck accessories that add style and protection to your truck. Headache racks are bolted to your truck bed and are located behind the cab of your truck. Headache racks are also called cab protectors. Don't put your rear glass at risk. A Headache Rack is designed to shield vulnerable glass edges while it protects the rest of your window and cab. There are several styles of headache racks including Flat Iron, Round Tube, Heavy Duty Lighted, Tool Box Headache Racks. These heavy duty racks come in many materials and colors including chrome, stainless steel, white powder coat and black powder coat finishes. GO Industries has a large selection of Heavy Duty Lighted Racks, Painted Headache Racks and Round Tube Headache Racks.

Headache Racks increases security for driver and passengers. Truck headache racks are constructed from heavy duty flat or round steel for a low profile look. Most racks have vertical uprights that extend above the top cross bar. This allows users to carry long cargo over the headache rack without having to worry about it sliding off the side. Headache Racks are very popular in the southwest because most racks have bars or uprights that shield the cab and keep it cool.

Mudflaps.com offers leading manufacturers including GO industires, Action Accessories, Back Rack, Ranch Hand and many more. If your looking to add a stylish and functional truck accessory to your vehicle get yourself a headache rack. Ranch Hand is the leader in headache rack performance. Offering heavy duty, steel racks to provide the ultimate protection for your truck. BackRack is committed to its fleet and commercial customers who require signal lights, strobes, mini–light bars arrow sticks, sport lights and more. Luverne is a great solution for commercial and work trucks offering a universal cab protector and lighting brackets. Looking to for additional storage? Check out our huge selection of Ladder Racks and Cargo Carriers.

Monday, October 24, 2011

The Benefits of Grille Guards

Are you looking for a top of the line grille guard for your truck? If so, mudflaps.com has the answer. Whether you are in the market for play or security for you and your family, you can be assured we have you covered. Grille guards are becoming more and more important as the number of cars on the road continues to grow. Grille guards can mean the difference between a destroyed front end and a light ding on your front bumper. If your looking for a light duty solutions to your ride check out Westin Sports Man Grille guards. We recommend a strong heavy duty grille guard that will take more punishment and offer a lifetime of protection. Strong, durable grille guards attach to the frame of your bumper for extra strength and are coated with stainless steel or black powder coat finishes.


Frontier Truck Gear manufactures two different styles of grille guards for your front end including a Full Coverage Grille Guard and a X-treme Heavy Guty Grille Guard. The boys at Frontier Truck Gear didn't overlook a thing when it comes to these guards. Each guard features a one piece heavy duty design with a black "baked on" powder coat finish that will last for years to come. With dynamic styling Frontier Truck Gear grille guards wrap around your lights so nothing is going to chip those headlights.

The most popular grille guards brands are Go Industries and Ranch Hand. These boys thrive on producing top of the line, rugged products that are virtual indestructible. Go Industries Rancher Grille Guards are made of 100% steel and have a heavy duty step plate for access to your hood and engine. Each guard uses a bracket system to utilize existing holes in the frame for extra strentgh, rigidity and no vibration. Don't settle for less! Ranch Hand Legend Grille Guards set the bar for the trucking industry. Ranch Hand grille guards give your truck or SUV that customized look while providing you excellent front end protection. Standard features include a black powder coat finish for superior corrosion resistance, custom punch plate grille insert designed to match your vehicles' billet grille, wrap around loop design, support loops, and frame mounting. At the end of the day, grille guards do more than add a rugged, stylish look to your ride. They protect both your family and your truck from unnecessary harm and out of the blue accidents.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Mudflaps.com releases the SafetyWeb Gorilla Cargo Net


Looking for a Cargo Net? The SafetyWeb Gorilla Cargo Net will lower risk of a hefty fine and reduce your chances of losing cargo by keeping your loads covered and secured with the Gorilla Cargo Net. Just cover your truck bed items, hook the net in place and hit the road—it’s that simple. The Gorilla truck net is constructed with 1.5” webbing rated at 1200 lbs per square inch.

Plus, it boasts triple-layered reinforced edges to give it unparalleled strength. And, as if that wasn’t enough, its center features a heavy-duty rip-stop mesh fabric for added support. Thanks to its multiple grommet anchoring points, it’s easy to increase your net’s capacity by simply attaching additional straps.

Do you have a short 5’ bed? How about an enormous 10’ bed? or even a 14' bed? SafetyWeb Gorilla Nets are available in four different sizes. This Gorilla truck cargo net has you covered—literally. Best of all, installation is effortless thanks to the included 4-piece hardware set. When you’re not using your truck bed cargo net, keep it protected in its included storage bag. What’s more, the Gorilla Cargo Net is backed by a 1-year warranty. Add straps to your order to help tie down your cargo net.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Keep Your Truck Clean with Floor Mats

Floor mats can help you keep your truck like new. You may not want to admit it to the common observer, but despite the rough and tough look of your truck's exterior, you like to keep its interior soft, comfortable, classy and clean. What better way to achieve that goal than to put in quality mats?

There's no denying that the number one way vehicle interiors become dirty is by dragging in dirt, mud, and all sorts of grime on the soles of people's shoes. Since you can't stop walking, the only way around the issue is protecting the floor of your truck with thick, durable floor mats. Inventories of custom truck accessories generally offer a variety of mats made in different materials, colors, and sizes. Find the set that matches perfectly with your ride's floor. Or, put in a contrasting color for stylish effect.

Not only do truck mats come designed for driver and passenger seat placement, but they come in sizes big enough to fit the floor of your truck's cargo space. If you are concerned about keeping your truck's cargo floor clean, or you want to add an extra layer of protection to the materials you are loading onto the truck, you can find mats that are exactly the right size, and the right color.

Invest in keeping your truck clean today, but installing high quality floor mats.