How to Install a No Drill Mud Flap

Last Updated: September 1, 2023

Adding mud flaps to your car, truck, SUV or CUV can be easy with no drill mud flaps. But what does "no drill" really mean? It means installation without having to drill new holes into your vehicle. There are a few mud flap brands now offering mud flaps with easy installation. This means you don't have to drill into the steel of your vehicle to attach your new auto accessory.

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Make sure the wheel well and installation area where you plan to attach your new mud flaps is clean and clear of dirt, grime and debris.
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They should be marked L or LH for the left side and R or RH for the right hand side.
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Remove the screws, but hold onto them.
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You’ll notice it fits perfectly to the contours of your vehicle.
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Don’t fully tighten these yet.
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Take any additional screws and washers provided with the mud flap and attach them to the mud flap and screw them into any remaining holes left open.
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When attaching these additional screws, don’t forget to insert your hex nuts on in-between the mud flap and the wheel well if they were provided with your kit.
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If your mud flap comes with additional holes and there is no available spot on your truck for a screw to enter, you will need to drill these holes out if you wish for extra stability.
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Repeat steps 3-11 for each additional mud flap installation.

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