{"title":"Mud Guards","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials: Rubber, Polyethylene, and Composite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMud guards are generally made from one of three materials, each suited to a different use case. Standard rubber mud flaps offer good flexibility and are the most common choice for everyday passenger vehicles, bending easily away from obstacles without cracking. Polyethylene mud guards are lighter and often used on smaller vehicles where reduced weight and a cleaner factory look matter more than maximum durability. Composite or reinforced rubber mud flaps, common on truck and 4WD fitments, prioritise durability and resistance to tearing under the heavier debris load and longer distances typical of commercial and off-road use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMud Guards vs Wheel Arch Liners: Two Different Parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMud guards, also called mud flaps or splash guards, are the external flexible panels mounted behind the wheel, protecting following vehicles, lower panels, and paintwork from spray thrown up while driving. This is a different part of a wheel arch liner, covered on our separate Wheel Well Liners page, which is the rigid internal shell fitted inside the wheel arch, protecting the engine bay from the same debris. Both sit near the wheel and serve a related purpose, but one faces outward, and one sits hidden inside the guard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Mud Guards Matter More Than Most Drivers Realise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA missing or damaged mud guard allows stones, mud, and water to spray directly onto the panel behind the wheel and onto vehicles following at close range, which is both a courtesy issue and, in some states, a compliance concern for vehicles towing or carrying loads. Beyond spray control, mud guards reduce the volume of debris reaching lower door panels and rocker sills, areas already prone to rust and stone chip damage over time. On tow vehicles specifically, mud flaps also help protect a trailer or caravan being towed close behind from stone damage kicked up by the tow vehicle's own tyres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCar Mud Flaps vs Truck Mud Flaps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCar mud flaps are generally a lighter, more flexible material designed primarily for cosmetic protection and minor spray control on passenger vehicles. Truck mud flaps and lorry mud flaps are built from a heavier, more rigid rubber or composite material, since commercial vehicles travel greater distances, often on unsealed roads, and throw considerably more debris than a standard passenger car. Mud flaps for trucks are also frequently subject to specific regulatory requirements around size and mounting height, which is worth checking against your state's heavy vehicle regulations before fitting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 Series and Ute Tray Mudguard Fitments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis category sees particularly strong demand from the 4WD and touring community, including 80 Series mud flaps for the popular Toyota Land Cruiser platform, and ute tray mudguards designed to mount to the rear of a tray rather than a standard factory guard. Mud flaps for pickups more broadly cover similar tray and rear guard-mounted fitments across other popular ute platforms. These heavier-duty options are generally built to withstand extended gravel and off-road driving, where debris volume and impact force are considerably higher than in sealed road conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom Mud Flaps for Trucks and Trays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom-made mud flaps and custom mud flaps for trucks are typically specified where a standard off-the-shelf fitment does not suit a modified tray, aftermarket bar work, or an unusual mounting position created by suspension lift or larger tyre fitment. Custom orders generally take longer to fulfil than standard stock, since sizing and mounting brackets need to be confirmed against the specific vehicle configuration rather than a stock listing. This route suits heavily modified utes and mud guard truck fitments where standard parts genuinely do not fit correctly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitting Mud Guards and Mud Flaps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost mud guards mount using a mix of bolts, rivets, or a bracket that clips onto the existing guard or tray edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround clearance should be checked after fitting, particularly on lifted vehicles, to avoid the flap dragging or catching on obstacles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTruck and lorry mud flaps often require drilling for a bracket kit rather than a simple bolt-on fitment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom fitments should be test-fitted before final tightening, since brackets sometimes need minor adjustment for a flush fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy Your Mud Guards From CBT Auto Parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitment is checked against your exact make, model, and position before dispatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCar, truck, and heavy-duty mud flap options are available, covering passenger, ute, and commercial vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMud guard orders ship within 24 to 48 hours, tracked door to door across Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSits alongside Fenders and Wheel Well Liners, useful for a complete wheel and guard refresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport team available to help specify custom fitments for modified trays or lifted vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/cbtautoparts.com\/collections\/mud-guards.oembed","provider":"CBT Auto Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}