i have installed the factory mudflaps on my 03 2500.they look really nice and seem to work well,but the rocks do throw back aways on the rocker.i have had it 40 days and the lower rockers are taking a beating.i do live on 3 miles of dirt roads.little nicks through the clear coat.i talked to a aftermarket company,and he said he would do the 3m clear guard on the lower rockers to stop this.he would fix the nicks and chips and apply the 3m 6" up the lenght of all 4 doors for $159.00.any other suggestions short of line-x?there used to be on some of the older trucks it looked like a rough clear coat down there.havent seen it for a while.thanks.

 

Had same problem with white '98 2500 CTD and had Ziebart treat lower rocker panels with black Rhino solution like they use inside the beds....Looked great and shines up nicely with the leather and dash treatment used inside. Took care of rock dings also..........Big Daddy

 

i had the clear bra applied to it yesterday.great job,and took care of the problem.they even filled the little nicks in.

 

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Yes, ditch the factory flaps. They're way too short, and not wide enough. You might be able to add a piece to the bottom of your flaps, but I don't know how they'd look. Mine might hang low, but they keep spray and stone off the rocker panels. www.kaydenco.com

 

I have the factory mud flaps too...and I am looking for full length running boards...that will keep the mud and rocks down...its worked for me before now I just need to find some tought tunning boards. Like the full Ranchand ones...but I cant find any steel running boards. HEP :-[