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?

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

Thank you, Now I know it was not a figment of my imagination. Now if only I could find them.

sounds like a hellava idea but one more thing to go wrong

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

:lol: Thanks yooper, once again you show why you are such a valuable asset to this board. :lol:

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

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!

How much are they i didnt see that on there webstie

Don't know, I sent them an email, as soon as I know I will let you know.