An option to the mud flaps as an insulator, is a mat made for the bottom of pick up truck beds. Last time I bought one from a parts store like Auto Zone was ~$50.00 for a Ford Ranger class. One can cut to fit & probably have enough material for two.
Just a "no charge" for a back yard engineering suggestion.
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