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| Arthur J Griffith (Arthurseagle)
Registered Member Username: Arthurseagle Post Number: 68 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 72.236.102.195 Rating: N/A |
I am talking about MUD FLAPS here. OK. I have looked everywhere for standards on mud flaps, but have not come up with anything. I need to make and install before I put my Eagle on the road. The width and thickness of material I can take from the old ones. My concern is the lenght. To me the flaps on the bus were to short to be 100% effective. My question is, would there be any negative effects if I made them to be within an inch or so from the ground? Any thoughts or knowledge would be greatly appreciated. Thanks - ARTHUR | ||
| david anderson (Davidanderson)
Registered Member Username: Davidanderson Post Number: 248 Registered: 2-2004 Posted From: 69.153.54.14 Rating: N/A |
I bought some generic flaps and cut them to fit. I think I found them at NAPA but can't remember. David | ||
| Cullen Newsom (Cullennewsom)
Registered Member Username: Cullennewsom Post Number: 154 Registered: 2-2009 Posted From: 98.200.242.221  Rating: |
Hi Arthur, If your mudflaps are too long, you will run over them when backing. I know that sounds like an obvious smart assed remark. Example, reversing on soft ground, or backing over a rock, curb, stick, etc will pinch the mudflap between the tire and the object, pulling it loose, and under the tire. Some people put little chains to hold their mudflaps out of the way.  | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 1709 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157  Rating: N/A |
Take a string from road surface where rear of tire contacts and take it to bottom of rear bumper. Measure what the flap length would be from it's mounting location on the body down to string and see what you get. | ||
| David Guglielmetti (Daveg)
Registered Member Username: Daveg Post Number: 111 Registered: 2-2009 Posted From: 70.130.69.119  Rating: N/A |
For California there is a formula regarding the height, length to the rear of the vehicle, etc...I just can't lay my hands on it right now. | ||
| John MC9 (John_mc9)
Registered Member Username: John_mc9 Post Number: 1002 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 74.162.95.159  Rating: N/A |
Re: "would there be any negative effects if I made them to be within an inch or so from the ground? " There would be, if you measured when the bus was fully aired and not bottoming out. I would imagine that no lower then the bottom of the tire's rim would be more than sufficient. | ||
| Buswarrior (Buswarrior)
Registered Member Username: Buswarrior Post Number: 1728 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 76.71.101.218  Rating: N/A |
Funny, just read a thread elsewhere on this topic. Texas is bothering truckers a whole bunch about mudflap height these days. No higher than 8 inches from the road, resting or moving, or so says the counseled truckers. happy coaching! buswarrior | ||
| Nellie Wilson (Vivianellie)
Registered Member Username: Vivianellie Post Number: 365 Registered: 11-2008 Posted From: 75.178.92.43  Rating: N/A |
Just more of the same ol' crap (referring to the CF-2 thread). Once again, leave us ALONE! For God's sake... now the powers-to-be are making an issue over MUDFLAPS!? When does this insanity stop? Nellie | ||
| L James Jones Jr (Jamo)
Registered Member Username: Jamo Post Number: 100 Registered: 11-2007 Posted From: 24.59.114.207  Rating: N/A |
Ever had a dually catch a rock between the tires and sling it at you? Not a happy sight, on a Harley or in a cage... Guess that's the 8" rule, eh? I am having trouble with the "at rest" clause though, makes no sense other than easy revenue while munching donuts... | ||
| Paul Lawry (Dreamscape)
Registered Member Username: Dreamscape Post Number: 591 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 64.40.216.36  Rating: N/A |
If his Eagle has air bags, it's one of very few. On our Eagle 01, the flaps are one inch off the ground, never ever had a problem running over them, even in soft conditions. | ||
| Kyle Brandt (Kyle4501)
Registered Member Username: Kyle4501 Post Number: 519 Registered: 9-2004 Posted From: 65.23.106.193  Rating: N/A |
If the flaps are for debris control, then the 8" rule should suffice. However, if you are using them for air control for better airflow through the radiator, I'd want them as close to the pavement as possible. I'd also pay close attention to their attachment & position in order to minimize the chance of backing over them & pulling them off. | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 1714 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157 Rating: N/A |
There are reasons for mud flap specs for otr trucks. Not only for stone and rock/debris control, but also for water spray from sides. Some flaps are made with those plastic fine fingers like on some door mats. The water spray hits the fingers and is controlled. Make sure your flaps don't touch the ground when air bags are deflated or they will develop a curve at the bottom, either getting in the way backing up or shortening the effective length. Make sure that your flap material is not flimsy. Mant truck stops and NAPA sell heavy duty flaps that are reasonable in price and can be easily shortened. Yosemite Sam with his guns and "back off" probably isn't a good idea because it can't be seen. John MC9 just hangs one where his rear window was. | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 630 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.53.155.14  Rating: N/A |
Chessie!!!! Gomer | ||
| Paul Lawry (Dreamscape)
Registered Member Username: Dreamscape Post Number: 593 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 64.40.215.253 Rating: N/A |
Don't use them for air flow control on an Eagle, they don't like it. It's best to leave them open underneath to breathe. If you intstall just the width of the duals or bogie/tag you're OK, just not all the way across. |
