Mack58B42 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I see that Watts has 30" and 36" mud flaps in the B-model section.I have aftermarkets on my B-42 at the moment, and would like to order a set of the bulldog ones.Does anyone know if the 30" or the 36" would be more "stock" for a B42 single axle dump?Thanks - Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43778-b42-mud-flaps/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 neither would be stock on a B model as they never came with them . im guessing for a dump you might need the longer flaps. most state laws say you have to cover 2/3rds of the tire with the flap Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43778-b42-mud-flaps/#findComment-322237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I've hung them with a few links of chain to lower them and be legal. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43778-b42-mud-flaps/#findComment-322241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack58B42 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Oh, interesting - I'd never thought that flaps might not have been stock....Guess I'll go with the 36", and I'll have to see if I can find any info about what would be techincally legal in RI, although since I have it registered as an antique, the laws don't really apply.Still - I'd like it to be accurate to what would have been required if it was being run commercially.....Thanks! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43778-b42-mud-flaps/#findComment-322276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack58B42 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Seems that RI isn't terribly concerned about it.Here's the section on mud flaps:Well, for some reason, I can't copy and paste into a reply (not the first time I've had his problem), but basically, RI General Laws 31-23-26 state that the only time special flaps are needed are if the wheels extend beyond the body and/or fenders.Nothing specific about mud flaps.So, for me, I guess it'll be what looks best.But I think that 30" seems sort of short, so I think I'm still going to go with the 36" ones..... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43778-b42-mud-flaps/#findComment-322286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I bought some 36'' flaps from Watts. they have 3 different sets of holes on the top for mounting different heights so you can use what suits you and cut off the excess flap 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43778-b42-mud-flaps/#findComment-322341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 As said above.I purchased the 36" set and still figure out the length to go with.And the flaps are still on the shelf Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43778-b42-mud-flaps/#findComment-322345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Seems that RI isn't terribly concerned about it.Here's the section on mud flaps:Well, for some reason, I can't copy and paste into a reply (not the first time I've had his problem), but basically, RI General Laws 31-23-26 state that the only time special flaps are needed are if the wheels extend beyond the body and/or fenders.Nothing specific about mud flaps.So, for me, I guess it'll be what looks best.But I think that 30" seems sort of short, so I think I'm still going to go with the 36" ones..... Flaps will stop being accused of kicking up a stone into someones windshield plus they just look good. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43778-b42-mud-flaps/#findComment-322362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Blais Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Around here mud flaps on a new dump body would have been from the dealer who installed the body. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43778-b42-mud-flaps/#findComment-322413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack58B42 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Went over to my friend's garage (Winter Storage) yesterday afternoon to measure the aftermarket ones that are on the truck now.Was a bit surprised to find that they are only 30" (I would have guessed longer). And it seemed like a nice length visually. So I just sent in my order and went with 30"...... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43778-b42-mud-flaps/#findComment-322436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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