Do 5th gen OEM bug deflectors work?

[badburro]

Do the 5th gen OEM bug deflectors work to deflect bugs off your windshield or just off your hood? OR do they not work at all and is just a piece of plastic on the front of your Runner?

 

[metzms]

I put one on last week. So far so good. A few spots on the windshied but not as many without it.

 

[TOYSTRY]

Do the 5th gen OEM bug deflectors work to deflect bugs off your windshield or just off your hood? OR do they not work at all and is just a piece of plastic on the front of your Runner?

Good question.....one I've never thought to ask. My wife is getting ready to drive from VA to CA next week and was thinking about getting one.

 

[eus090474]

I ordered the AVS one from Amazon and it is supposed to be delivered today. I really hope it works, I have never had a windshield that was this effective at being a bug catcher. I will report back once installed.

 

[1engineer]

I put them on to prevent chips to the hood. Have used them for years and they do not prevent bugs or even reduce bug strikes to the windshield IMO.

 

[eus090474]

Just received and installed. I have my fingers crossed.

 

[Socco]

I put them on to prevent chips to the hood. Have used them for years and they do not prevent bugs or even reduce bug strikes to the windshield IMO.

X2. I've had them on both 4Rs since day one and now they look naked to me without them on.

 

[Renegad44]

Forgot about this post? Good info, and you're included...:bravo:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/90977-hoodmounted-bug-deflectors.html

 

[deekoi]

X2. I've had them on both 4Rs since day one and now they look naked to me without them on.

X3 must have now

 

[badburro]

Forgot about this post? Good info...

Didn't forget about the post but it doesn't answer questions about the actual functionality of the bug deflectors, which is what I am interested in.

 

[gamerc]

I only use mine (aftermarket AVS) for rock chip deflection. I don't really worry about the bugs it stops. With all the dumptrucks around NoVa, it's pretty much a guarantee you're getting some rocks headed your way.

 

[Turn_down]

Just ordered mine today for that exact reason. Bugs wash off, rock chips don't. lol

 

[TOYSTRY]

I only use mine (aftermarket AVS) for rock chip deflection. I don't really worry about the bugs it stops. With all the dumptrucks around NoVa, it's pretty much a guarantee you're getting some rocks headed your way.

So very true. I've got a ton of chips from the NoVA trucks.

 

[eus090474]

Just received and installed. I have my fingers crossed.

After some time to evaluate it looks like it doesn't do squat for bugs.

Looks cool though

 

[Calpchen]

With all the dumptrucks around NoVa, it's pretty much a guarantee you're getting some rocks headed your way.

Yep. That's probably how I got this. The truck is barely two months old. :ybrick:

 

[jsun_2k]

Do the 5th gen OEM bug deflectors work to deflect bugs off your windshield or just off your hood? OR do they not work at all and is just a piece of plastic on the front of your Runner?

the OEM bug deflectors work for me so far, look cool 2

 

[Snooperstyle]

I have the AVS. I have noticed a reduction in the number of dead bugs on the windshield, and I like the way it looks better than the Toyota one, although they are really similar. Obviously works well for hood chips too. Well worth the money.

 

[Lakelander]

I've had them on other trucks & they work well for deflecting bugs. One drawback is the tubulence they create also messes up the windshield washers. Not to the point of rendering them ineffective they just blow fluid all over the place.

 

[GoHerd]

Does the AVS BugDeflectorII have the same problem as the OEM with touching the paint? Which seems to be the favorite?

 

[jca21]

Does the AVS BugDeflectorII have the same problem as the OEM with touching the paint? Which seems to be the favorite?

mine doesnt touch the paint.