You didnt put an option in the poll for "none".

I think all bug shields look horrible IMHO. I had someone give me a brand new high quality bug sheld for my Ram once, I put it on just cuz it was free, and shortly took it back off because it was so damn ugly. I'll just keep some Rain-X on hand to keep my windshield treated and easy to clean. Cant stand crap bolted on the outside of a vehicle, detracts from the body lines and draws too much attention to itself just being there.

no i'm gonna be keeping it deflector free for now.. you should consider the color keyed grill, it's looks awesome

I just put on my McNeil WeatherTech Hood Deflector yesterday.

I think it looks sweet. I did not notice any increased wind noise with it either. I did notice some when I have had them on previous vehicles (namely a '98 GMC Sierra.)

One thing about it though is that it sits up very high and took some getting used to while driving it. Much higher than ones I have previously owned. Then again I like to sit in a very high position while driving.

Got the McNeil Side Vent Shades arriving today and other than new tires and skid plate that ought to complete my outward changes until I sneak in some Muth mirrors.


RamThis - I have yet to see a Ram look decent with one of those on it. I think the Ram's lines are just too drastic (I like the look though) and it doesn't take much to throw the look off.

ConnondaleMan: Do you have a pic of your truck with the hood guard? I am trying to find one for my T4R. I like the "canadian" one, but would love to see some options.

Yeah, I'll try to take some this weekend. Supposed to be a nice weekend so the sun ought ot make her look good.

Hafta find the bloody camera though.

OK here are some pics I just took of the McNeil hood protector on my 4Runner. Oh yeah, only costs $60 compared to teh $100+ Toyota one.

Sorry, my pics are too big and cannot be uploaded. Perhaps I will try to PM you.

Nop Can't even do that. I can e-mail them if you want.

Just PM'd you my email address. Looking forward to the pics!

On their way to you Chris.

Sorry about the size of the files. Now if you close your eyes and squint just right you can imagine them on your black 4Runner.

Just won't look as sweet as it does on my Salsa Red one.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to keep rock chips off of the hood without a bug deflector? I drive the highway every day and I had the Toyota OEM on my 03 Runner and didn't care for it too much as it sat up high and still left the painted portion to the left of the lights exposed. On my 05 Runner I have the Canadian one and its ok but just unsure if I want to get it again on my 08 or 09, whenever I trade this one in, but the rock chips are a MAJOR problem. My truck began to look like swiss cheese with all the dings.

A 3M clear 'bra' will fix that problem. Just google for a local dealer.

Lamin-X makes a clear adhesive film that is "custom" for specific vehicles. Although I do not know what it will do for those chips that are already there.

http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/cata...f5144feb0ffee0

http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/cata...a887fe5013ecd5

Are the clear bras good for snow/ice? I assume that they are well made as well. I would rather spend the money on that as I like the look without any covering but just get so many darn nicks in my hood. I wonder if they tend to peel after awhile with rain/snow and washings...maybe for the next Runner.

How do the various bug shields attach?

Do they all attach in existing holes?

Do some attach strickly using 3M tape?

I appreciate any input owners could give!

how about one from
www.airplex.co.nz