I've searched this quite a bit and got some good tips, but not enough to make the decision.
Mainly because of the design of the RAM, wide rear hips and the Rebels large tires, that rocks thrown up from the front tires will chip up the rear fender over time. I know this is also true for Limited and other models with painted fender flares. The black plastic flares on the Rebel doesn't worry me, but the painted metal around them does.
I wanted to avoid adding running boards because my truck already looks a bit "busy" with my tool box and bed rack, I don't want to tack on another exterior thing if I can avoid it.
So my question is, is it possible to just run a front mud flap / splash guard to protect my rear fender and rockers. Such as the factory, Weathertech, Etc. Or do I honestly need to just buy a set of runnings boards in order to protect my rear fenders and rockers?