Rockstar Commercial full width tow flap

[Townesw]

Anyone using a Rockstar Commercial full width behind the axle tow flap with cutout for diesel exhaust?  What truck do you have it on and does it work well?
 

I’m not interested in any other brand or style. 

Bill
 

[HDRider]

I have them.

 

I like them.  Very easy to put on, and take off.

 

Just reread.  I do not have the cutout.  Mine has a metal heat shield on the inside.  It does soot up the lower fender.

Edited August 19 by HDRider

[Townesw]

@HDRider Do you have the “Commercial” model or the (non-commercial?) model?

[HDRider]

1 hour ago, Townesw said:

@HDRider Do you have the “Commercial” model or the (non-commercial?) model?

 

I don't really know.  Mine does not have a cutout.  It has the shield like on the left pic.  I have a custom exhaust and the cutout did not work for me. 

 

I just went through the shop by truck option and it only gives me the commercial option.  I am not sure if they called it that when I bought mine.  I really do not recall.   Mine looks just like the one they call commercial. 

https://www.agricover.com/mud-flaps/results/

 

Edited August 19 by HDRider

[FloraFauna]

Yes, tow vehicle description is in my signature.  Very happy with the product. 

[Townesw]

@FloraFauna Thank you for the feedback. That is the exact product and application that I was looking for feedback on. 

[Townesw]

Pulled about 1000 miles with the Rockstar Commercial Tow Flap. I’m pleased with it so far. I’ll post a better picture later. 
 

[FloraFauna]

4 hours ago, Townesw said:

Pulled about 1000 miles with the Rockstar Commercial Tow Flap.

At first, I took mine off when I wasn't towing much but doing so and putting it back on was a hassle. I pretty much leave it on all the time now and probably have 5000 miles with it on. I have another trailer I tow, and gravel roads/driveways are a frequent encounter.  So far so good.  

[DavePhelps]

Took me a while to get to this....

I also have the Rockstar Commercial Flaps on my rig and really like it. My old flaps clamped on to my ball mount shank and were just OK. It made removing and placing the ball mount a very cumbersome and heavy affair. These are way more convenient to put on and take off since they are separate from the ball mount and do a much better job protecting the trailer from flying debris. Perhaps because they sit further forward under the bumper. My rig is gas but the cutout is similar I'm sure. Perfect fit. I added stainless steel fender washers to the bolts that attach the crossbar to the rubber flaps to spread out the load. The torque spec in the install guide was pulling the heads too deep into the rubber for my taste. Even with the washers, I didn't get as tight as was specified. But no issues with many miles on them.
You'll love them!

Cheers,

Dave

 

[FloraFauna]

2 hours ago, DavePhelps said:

stainless steel fender washers to the bolts

This is a good addition.  If I had to do it over again, I would add the ss washers.  The heads of the bolts do embed too much.

[HDRider]

11 hours ago, FloraFauna said:

This is a good addition.  If I had to do it over again, I would add the ss washers.  The heads of the bolts do embed too much.

Agree

[Rivernerd]

I have the Rockstar full-width adjustable mud flaps on my 2019 Tundra tow vehicle.  We are pleased with the performance, especially on gravel roads.  The photo I hoped to include is not transferring properly, but we have the adjustable version, which is longer and therefore can extend closer to the road.

Update:  the photo is now attached.

Edited Friday at 06:35 PM by Rivernerd
Add photo

[Townesw]

@DavePhelpsI too stopped way before the spec torque of 85 lbf-inch. I like your SS fender washer idea. 

[jd1923]

2 hours ago, Townesw said:

@DavePhelpsI too stopped way before the spec torque of 85 lbf-inch. I like your SS fender washer idea. 

85 in-lb is only 7 ft-lb! I read 100 in-lb in their instructions (8.3 ft-lb). When I read in-lbs I never get out the torque wrench, because I wouldn't own one! I can push an open-ended wrench more than 7, 8 or 10 ft-lb with just two fingers. Just use a short wrench, not a long-handled ratchet, and make them snug enough to where you see the material compress slightly, you're done.

[DavePhelps]

1 hour ago, jd1923 said:

I read 100 in-lb in their instructions (8.3 ft-lb)

For the Commercial flaps, I read 85 inch-pounds. Even small bolts need special care in certain situations! Not that this is one of them however.

I did just notice that after my recent trip before my last post, that one of my bolts had fallen out somewhere. So I  emailed Rockstar about the situation of their torque spec and the rubber flaps not being able to support that kind of compression. I asked if using blue loc-tite would be a better solution. All they said was yes it would be OK. So I redid all the bolts with 5/16x1-1/2" SS fender washers and Blue loctite. With the larger washer, I was able to achieve 85 in-pounds with minimal distortion, but it's really probably not necessary with loc-tite. I just did it to see what would happen. Even with loc-tite and less torque, I think a washer is a good idea however. 

Dave