I think Van Caf�' has the OEM mud flaps available.
These have the rubber grommets which stick through
the body. They also have the metal strut which bolts
to the wheel well rib. This is for the front.

JB 88GL GUIDO

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Kep Koeppel
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 7:37 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Snapping Mudflaps

Al,
  These flaps look great, but functionally are not very robust. As soon as
your front wheels step over a log, rock or curb, the rigid type flaps are
the first thing to bottom out on said obstacle and snap. (Personal
experience) Stick with the flexible type which can withstand a bit more
abuse and don't reduce your ground clearance.
Kep
'79 scirocco
'86 country home
'86 Syncro (Audi Power)

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of
Ryan Alfonso
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 12:43 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Snapping Mudflaps

Any of yous guys have the same problem I've been having?  I got a set of the
moulded plastic mudflaps of south african origin.  Mounted them up, then
within a week or two, it's missing the lower 5 inches.  Just snaps off and
litters the roadway.  In the hopes that "third time's a charm", I've given
it one last whirl.

Here's the pics of them installed:
http://picasaweb.google.com/vangina/MudflapRightFront#

FWIW, the rears have held up fine for years now.

Anyone else have this happen?