Preferred "Bug Deflector"

[064RNCO]

MICA4R- - how or what tools do you need to take out the rear trim moulding?

I have bought new clips in case any break and also new trim rubber.

Thanks

 

[Fomer_FJ_owner805]

this is what i found on weathertech!!!!

I installed this on my 2007 Toyota 4runner back in 2007. Installation was easy enough--no drilling required. Only thing that needed to be done was to loosen the front grill plate to slide the edge of the deflector in, and then 2 screws to existing holes on the underside of the hood and it was secured...

The deflector seemed to work well enough--I'll never know. I still got innumerable bugs etc... as well as 2 rock chips that eventually cracked the windshield requiring replacement.

HOWEVER, I decided to take the deflector off yesterday, and when removing it, noticed that where the deflector sat flush against the front of the car hood (where it tucked into the grill edge) there were numerous (over 1 dozen) paint pit marks--undoubtedly from where the plastic rubbed directly against the paint. Even worse, the pits were all showing rust!

I just sent an email to Weathertech yesterday, and am still waiting for a response--I wouldn't hold my breath however, waiting for a resolution.

This deflector WILL rub your paint and eventually cause rust. The only way it can avoid this would be to re-design a full-floating deflector, a relatively easy fix.

I would AVOID this bug deflector (and probably all other ones)!!

Here's the photographic proof of the damage caused to my hood:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i210/nofear38/4Runner/014.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i210/nofear38/4Runner/011.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i210/nofear38/4Runner/008.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i210/nofear38/4Runner/012.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i210/nofear38/4Runner/013.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i210/nofear38/4Runner/005.jpg

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BUT I got the AVS against better judgement because the window deflectors sucked, sharp edges very flimsy, so I gave a bad review on Amazon. AVS contacted me and asked if I wanted a new version that mounts different. I said no how about a free bug deflector the sent me one at shipping cost. I havent installed it yet since Im painting my hood soon. Edges were smooth and it was thicker compared to AVS window wind deflectors. The mounts had plastic inserts, rubber washers on the mounts and sits off the hood enough to allow water and rocks to go under it.

 

["Snowball"]

Looking to install one of these. Thanks for the info.

SB

 

[Ilikeyotas88]

Anybody here in 2023 can shed light where I can get a oem Canadian bug shield for a 08 sport?

 

[Carpenter158]

I have the OEM one and it has been great. Not quite as slick looking as some others, but fits perfect