Mud guards

Has anyone else had a problem with the Husky mud guards getting pulled off in a car wash? I checked and double checked mine for proper install but when I took the vehicle through my regular car wash, it pulled them right through the holes in the plastic bumper and scratched the bumper when it sprung back against it. It tore the holes in the bumper or fender liner where the top 2 screws are located and has to just be patched hopefully. Scratched up bumper will require paint. $800 is the first estimate from the dealer (courtesy of the car wash).

Anyone else had this problem?

No, but I don't use automatic car washes. (I'm too cheap.) Sucks to hear that, though. I do have slight concerns offroading with the mud guards. I think if a wheel dropped into a hole and the body rolled to that side, it could do some damage to the mud guard and the body where the guard is attached. (Imagine the force going straight up through the mud guard.)
 
Husky's Lifetime Warranty!

They fit perfectly and keeps the sides clean in the rain and mud!
My SR5 came with the factory running boards installed. If you slide the boards back 1 1/2" on each side the front guards will mount. It will look a lot better if you just cut 1 1/2" from each running board...

It took some time, but it is well worth the effort. Very easy if you have a miter saw with a metal cutting blade. Cut off 1 1/2" in a 27 degree angle clean up the burrs and cut back the rubber mat 3" from the longest end in a 90 degree angle to reinstall the end cap.
 
Installation question

I have the OEM mud guard kit and if anybody has installed them, do you then put the liner back over the mud guard after you attach it?

Thanks
 
Found OEM Mudguards on Ebay, would anyone recommend them over Husky?

I doubt too many people have experience with both. FWIW, I'm very happy with my Husky mudguards. There has been a noticeable improvement as far as how clean my T4R is after driving in wet/snowy conditions. They do make my stock wheels and tires look a little bit set inside the wheel wells, though. I figure that wider tires or a more aggressive offset would nullify the mud guard benefits, though. :nerd:
 

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