Bug Deflector

[Alec]

Just bought a 2013 4Runner and ordered an AVS bug deflector from Amazon. When I installed it, the hood wouldn't close. I tried adjusting the rubber stoppers on either end but no dice. Anyone have similar issues? Not sure why it wouldn't fit.

 

[Auntie Soshul]

SR5? The AVS deflector worked fine on my '13 SR5. No problem with the hood closing. The only "rubber stoppers" I recall are the peel-and-stick pads that go on the back side of the deflector, towards the windshield. They keep the deflector from hitting the hood and potentially scratching the paint, but honestly, I don't know that the wind would get strong enough to bend the deflector that much.

 

[rigtec]

Just bought a 2013 4Runner and ordered an AVS bug deflector from Amazon. When I installed it, the hood wouldn't close. I tried adjusting the rubber stoppers on either end but no dice. Anyone have similar issues? Not sure why it wouldn't fit.

Hi Alec,

It would be much easier to help if you had provided at least one image of the part that you're having trouble with; particularly where the "Bug deflector" interferes with the hood.

Does yours look like this??

http://a.cdnbrm.com/images/products/schem/avs/med/avs_25053_on_vehicle.jpg

Perhaps, you could snap a few shots of your truck, focusing on where the new hardware fastens onto the underside of the hood so someone can help you...without guessing at it.

rigtec, good luck and cheers!

 

[WV runner]

Same comment as others, Put a clear AVS deflector on my '12 SR5 about 2 weeks ago and no issues at all. Check and make sure you have the right part #.

 

[TheOnlyQP]

No issues from mine either. The little rubber dots go on top of the hood, not under if that helps.

 

[PGRunner]

I am with the others...no issues when I installed mine a couple years ago.