Mud flaps for 2017+ BRZ?

[Ohio Enthusiast]

I got some sticky tires and the amount of small rocks and sand they kick up onto the car is pretty significant. I'd like to install some mud flaps, but it looks like the 2017 facelift changed the rear bumper area.

Rally Armor says "Not a direct fit for the 2017 +86 model rear area, the rear bumper no longer includes OEM mounting points and must be created." but I couldn't find any details on what exactly does the mean (their instructions are only for the 2016-).
RokBlokz say "Fits the Toyota 86 and Possibly the Subaru BRZ for 2017-2020" but I couldn't find instructions for the install.
Gorilla have a choice of "2012-2016" or "2017+" but I couldn't find instructions for them either.

Anyone has more info or better yet personal experience on any of those brands on a 2017+ BRZ?

[alphasaur]

I have rokblokz on my 2017 86, I remember it being somewhat of a pain to install (the instructions or template not lining up, can't remember exactly) but not overwhelming. I can take some photos if you'd like.

[Ohio Enthusiast]

Thanks for the reply @alphasaur.
I noticed belatedly that there is a review from a 2020 BRZ tS owner on the RokBlokz flaps so I pulled the trigger on a set.

[alphasaur]

Originally Posted by Ohio Enthusiast

Thanks for the reply @alphasaur.
I noticed belatedly that there is a review from a 2020 BRZ tS owner on the RokBlokz flaps so I pulled the trigger on a set.

If you're moderately handy I think you'll get it sorted. Let me know if you run into trouble and I can snap some pics.

[Mykart]

The previous owner of my 2017 put Rally Armors on it. I check can see what he had to do if you'd like.

[Ohio Enthusiast]

Thanks for everyone for chiming in. I got the mud flaps today and installed them. Looks to be just fine for a 2018 BRZ. I wrote up a DIY guide for the install as well.

One thing I didn't like is the install method of the rear mud flaps. Using those plastic brackets to pinch on the edge of the bumper feels really terrible. I'm sure any small flex in the bumper would get the edge of the bumper from under the bracket and leave it hanging (and require pretty much complete disassembly and reassembly to resolve, removing the wheels for that and only keeping it attached until the next minor flex). It seems that the Rally Armor would require drilling into the wheel well liner, perhaps it would have been a better choice.

BTW, from Googling around it seems that Gorilla mud flaps are just a rebrand of RokBlokz, with a bizarre scheme of shipping mud flaps from RokBlokz to Gorilla, sticking a Gorilla sticker over the RokBlokz logo and then reselling to the end customer (and charging shipping). You lose out on the free shipping and don't get the Smarties for basically the same product.

[Ohio Enthusiast]

Originally Posted by Ohio Enthusiast

One thing I didn't like is the install method of the rear mud flaps. Using those plastic brackets to pinch on the edge of the bumper feels really terrible. I'm sure any small flex in the bumper would get the edge of the bumper from under the bracket and leave it hanging (and require pretty much complete disassembly and reassembly to resolve, removing the wheels for that and only keeping it attached until the next minor flex).

Updating after more than a year. My fears for the rear mudflaps were unfounded. They held up very well on the street and on the track, dealing with minor off track excursions, speed bumps, steep driveways, hitting curbs (damn narrow drive-thru lanes) and even a minor rear bumper tap. The edges of the flaps are pretty beat up but they are still solidly attached.