Mud flaps or Side steps?????

SWTXTITAN · 08-02-2005, 05:22 PM

I want to try to eliminate some of the dirt, mud, and rock fling up from the tires. I was wondering if anyone has had success with just the side steps and no mud flaps? From the pics that i have seen, and real-life trucks that i've seen with the side steps, it looks like they (sidesteps) would control this problem. Can someone with only sidesteps concur? I really don't want to have to install mud flaps.

Vyrus · 08-02-2005, 08:03 PM

I just got the side-steps put on today and I still have the mudflaps on. Honestly I didn't notice any different between and after. However they are in just about the perfect place to keep rocks off the side of your truck. I know it's not exactly what you were looking for but thought maybe it could help.
-Cyrus

SWTXTITAN · 08-03-2005, 09:35 AM

thankx cyrus, How well did the mud flaps work before the steps??

drpeeb · 08-03-2005, 10:53 AM

I have an '05 KC SE, so mine had no side steps or mud flaps originally. I got the dealer to install factory side steps but no mud flaps. See it here:

http://www.kga.bz/jg/titan11.jpg

Dirty water/ mud does still get sprayed up on the lower sides of the truck, on the doors and behind the rear wheels, but it's not too bad. I don't think the side steps will block it completely, maybe just a little.

BlackBart · 08-03-2005, 11:02 AM

Get mud flaps. There easy to install and they keep the dirt of your truck, they work.
I think u can see them in my Signature.

rjspitz · 08-03-2005, 12:08 PM

I had splash guards on my Titan when I bought it. Didn't like the look of it, so I took them off and put on a step bar.

It did keep rocks off the truck, but didn't help with splash. Then again, I had a step bar and not step boards, which would work better.

Also, the stock splash guards are small. I've seen some people use them, and put a universal mud flap on it for more coverage.

SWTXTITAN · 08-03-2005, 01:19 PM

what kind of step bar?? brand, etc.

rjspitz · 08-03-2005, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWTXTITAN

what kind of step bar?? brand, etc.

I had these:
http://www.westinautomotive.com/page...be%20step.html

blizzy_titan · 08-03-2005, 03:14 PM

When I first bought my CC Titan, I had neither the step rails or mud guards. I have since put on the factory step rails, but I still get a significant amount of dirt and splash. I'm ordering the mud guards to see if that helps.

BigA · 08-03-2005, 03:46 PM

I am currently debating the same thing, I do not no if I like the splash guards on the 4x2. I am more concerned about the rocks then dirt spray, those big tires through up a lot of stones and I have a couple chips already so I will most likely add them weather they look good or not to protect my paint.

Vyrus · 08-03-2005, 03:52 PM

The mud flaps help a ton in preventing not only dirty but also rocks from kicking up onto the side of the truck. I went to a mud pit last week and was very impressed with the minimal amount of mud that landed on my truck. Actually I was pi$$ed since I was trying to get her covered in mud.

They are small but they look nice IMO, so I say go for em.
-Cyrus