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Thread: Lifting Mud Flaps

  1. 10-06-2006 11:21 AM #1
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    Default Lifting Mud Flaps

    I saw a new toy on a truck the other day and I just gotta have it.

    It was on the mudflap and looked like a cable going to the bottom of it and an assembly at the top that pulled the cable in thus lifting the flap. These lifted up when he shifted into reverse.

    Problem is, after countless hours searching the web I have been unable to locate them. Anybody here know what I am talking about? Direct me to a website or vendor?
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  2. 10-09-2006 09:42 AM #2
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    You can find descriptions of several versions for lifting/retracting mud flaps here. Unfortunately, these links don't say a word about who sells the systems.

    http://www.freepatentsonline.com/CCL280-851.html
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  3. 10-09-2006 03:29 PM #3
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    Thank you, Now I know it was not a figment of my imagination. Now if only I could find them.
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  4. 10-11-2006 07:18 PM #4
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    sounds like a hellava idea but one more thing to go wrong
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  5. 10-11-2006 07:56 PM #5
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    Never saw them-Maybe he has 2 Ropes going down both sides of the Trailer and when he has to back up all he does is pull on them :P
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  6. 10-12-2006 05:43 PM #6
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    Thanks yooper, once again you show why you are such a valuable asset to this board.

    But I do have to admit, it's the best idea I have heard yet!
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    Quote Originally Posted by marylandkw
    Thanks yooper, once again you show why you are such a valuable asset to this board.

    But I do have to admit, it's the best idea I have heard yet!
    I try-Some times I fail but I try :P

    It is a nice idea though
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  8. 11-19-2006 04:12 PM #8
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    I found them, putting up a link for any random searchers.

    http://www.retractableflaps.com/main.htm

    And before long I will tell you how well they work!
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  9. 11-19-2006 04:27 PM #9
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    How much are they i didnt see that on there webstie
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  10. 11-19-2006 05:52 PM #10
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    Don't know, I sent them an email, as soon as I know I will let you know.
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  11. 11-19-2006 05:55 PM #11
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    Thanks marylandkw
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    Ever hear back ?????
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    Nope, not yet. After the turkey day weekend I plan on calling them. I will post as soon as I know something.
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    cool video good thing for dump trucks
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    That would be sweet for going in the landfill. Mine just got ripped off the ohter day, again
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    I used to drive an Int'l dump truck that had an air-actuated mud-flap lift system on it. I used the heck out of that system. Probably saved me a lot in mud flap repair $! It was great for backing up to and exsiting pile and dumping.

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    Just got some info in the mail about these..

    Regular set up with air control switch=1 set $315/ multiple sets $295 each.

    They sell an automatic upgrade that has solenoids and all kinds of fancy stuff that can break for $85

    For me, it will be the simple air switch in the cab.

    Mackman, if you fill out that contact form on the website they send you a nice pamplet.

    I'll let ya'll know how they work out before too long.
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    I might get them for my dad for x-mas hes getting old 54 getting out and lifting the flaps is getting hard for him. :wink:
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    Hey maryland you ever get them flaps??? :?: :?: :?: :?:
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    Yeah, they look great, just waiting to put them on my new truck and I don't pick that up until next week sometime.
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