For Christmas I ordered a set of mud flaps for the White Turtle III. It was the van’s Christmas present.
They arrived a week into a major cold snap and I was not going to try installing them at -30 or -50.
So today all the ice and snow melted in the driveway and it was warm enough to attempt the install.
I ordered my mud flaps from WeatherTech after hearing a lot of positive reviews. They were a bit cheaper than the Ford-branded ones and advertised as “no-drill,” which was a bonus.
First impressions?
They’re solid and well-made. Not much you could mess up with these, and WeatherTech didn’t. All the parts were included, and the instructions were clear and easy to follow. I grabbed my garage creeper to use as a work platform and collected the few tools I needed.
The front flaps were a snug fit to slide on, but nothing too difficult — just line them up and give them a firm tap with the palm of your hand. Definitely glad I didn’t try this in freezing weather; the plastic would’ve been much harder to work with.
If you follow the instructions step-by-step, the install goes smoothly. One small tip for the front: don’t tighten the twist lock until the nut is on the flap. I dropped the nut into the wheel well on both sides — not a big deal, but it’s easier to retrieve if the flap isn’t locked on yet. If you tighten the twist lock too soon, you’ll just have to undo it again.
For the front install, a stubby Phillips screwdriver works perfectly. For the rear flaps, I recommend using a ratchet with a Phillips bit — works great and you don’t need to remove the wheels.
The rear install is straightforward, and having the creeper made it a breeze to slide underneath the van for that last screw.
Final thoughts?
I’d give these WeatherTech mud flaps a solid 10 out of 10. They’re well-built, easy to install, and do exactly what they claim to.
I’m really hoping they help reduce the number of rock hits under the van when I’m driving gravel roads. The rear takes a beating, and some of those larger rocks make a serious bang that’ll jolt you.
One heads-up if you’re running oversized tires: the front flaps fit tight. My tires clear without rubbing. But if you go any bigger, you might run into clearance issues or wear down the flaps over time. Something to keep in mind before you order.