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Driving through mud is pretty much unavoidable. That’s why every truck needs a set of quality splash guards. Also known as mud flaps, these important accessories help protect your truck from damage. Hit a gravel road? Splash guards stop the pebbles from leaving scratches on your paint. Dealing with a mucky trek? With a good set of splash guards, you don’t have to worry about mud trickling into the parts of your vehicle that are more vulnerable to damage. Plus, with this flap that extends over your wheel (without touching it) the thick material prevents you from kicking rocks towards pedestrians. Your truck stays cleaner, easier to maintain, and you get to drive safer, regardless of the terrain. To help you track down the best splash guards on the market, we’ve curated a list of the top selections. Let’s take a look.