ventvisor

[beeper]

I searched but didn't find any threads or for that matter no pictures of trucks using ventvisors . These are the plastic vents over the windows. I thought this would be a pretty good item as the weather gets hot...could leave window open a bit and no rain problem.
They have two types, a tape on the window frame and an in channel type. Anybody got an oppinion about which type is best ?

 

[Bobby]

Here's a LINK to a thread for the canadian vent visor. I got a set for ~$80 shipped. It's a stick on type. I heard that the in-channel ones can impede the window but some disagree.

 

[Hoomiester]

I have the ones that stick in the upper window. I've never had a problem with them and they are bigger than the stick on types. Either way, it does make the vehicle cooler when the suns out and you can keep the windows cracked when it's raining.

 

[sharp4runr]

Here's a LINK to a thread for the canadian vent visor. I got a set for ~$80 shipped. It's a stick on type. I heard that the in-channel ones can impede the window but some disagree.

I ordered from the same place and they were very quick on getting it out to me. I'm still waiting till it is nicer weather to do the install...

 

[97RUNNERltd]

I tried to find the in channel but could not locate them it seams they are no longer made. I ended up with the standard ones.

 

[Bobby]

I ordered from the same place and they were very quick on getting it out to me. I'm still waiting till it is nicer weather to do the install...

Take your time and do the passenger side first.

Make sure you get the gap between the doors right. The activator they give you is more like glue. Get that stuff on the dimpled area so it sticks on there as well. I had to use Duco cement because I missed one spot.

Also, get the edge on first and bend the visor to mold to the shape of the door edge on top.

If you need help, come to our NJ meet and I'll do it for ya. You can see a difference between my driver's side and passenger side. It's not that hard but you only get one chance at it.

I did it in ~50 deg weather (instructions say 65 at least) and it's on there pretty good.

 

[beeper]

knew you guys (and gals)would come through...thanks for all the leads and tips . I think I am going with the standard type,they look good and they work...not sure about the in -channel type although they probably look better. There are a couple of sources on Ebay as well so I am going to check them out.

 

[sharp4runr]

Take your time and do the passenger side first.

Make sure you get the gap between the doors right. The activator they give you is more like glue. Get that stuff on the dimpled area so it sticks on there as well. I had to use Duco cement because I missed one spot.

Also, get the edge on first and bend the visor to mold to the shape of the door edge on top.

If you need help, come to our NJ meet and I'll do it for ya. You can see a difference between my driver's side and passenger side. It's not that hard but you only get one chance at it.

I did it in ~50 deg weather (instructions say 65 at least) and it's on there pretty good.

Thanks for the tips bro!

 

[sdsh]

I got the in-channel vent visor from weathertech.

http://www.weathertech.com/store/ve...2&year_no=2003&veh_id=637&veh_opt_choice_id=0

 

[Pennywise]

I bought the Draw-tite brand vent shades a while back (eBay) and think that it was about $60 shipped. The funny thing was that I got it in the mail one sunny afternoon and decided to install them. I took them out of the box, check them out for scratches, cracks, etc. and found that they were in good condition. Everything seemed to be in order so I decided to rough fit the rear window first (start with the easy one). The fitment was rather tight, a little too tight casuing it to bind slightly. I was hoping that the front ones would fit a little bit better. Held the front one up and the dimensions were not even close. The verticle rise of the visor (near the front of the vehicle) was about 6 inches too long and the horizontal run was about 4 inches too short. I checked the box and they were labeled for a 2003-2004 4Runner, but I guess they boxed incorrectly. I emailed the seller and he apologized and sent me out another set immediately. This time they fit perfectly. I just wish I knew what vehicle these others visors fit, as I hate to toss a perfectly good set of $60 visors in the trash. I emailed Draw-Tite and they pretty much laughed and said that they have no way of telling which vehicle(s) they will fit.

In my opinion, I prefer the in-channel type primarily for appearance reasons. I have seen many vehicles where the 3M tape is sticking out the sides of the visor and looks really bad. If you would go for this outside fitment and take your time during the installation, they should look pretty good.

I haven't had any issues with the window closing with the in-channel visors, but when you open/close the window, you could hear a faint *sticky* noise. It sounds like the window pushes them further up than they want to be. This is one of those things that is tough to explain with words. However, once the window is down, it would take a good amount of pressure for them to fly out. They seem to be pretty secure.

There are a few options out there and if you are looking for the in-channel type, give draw-tite a shot. It wouldn't hurt to email them (or any company for that matter) and verify how they are mounted.

Tom

 

[4Runner1371]

Man...why da hell is their website down?

 

[Falls]

I've had both , I prefer in channel. Was just thinking of getting a set for the 4R.

Nice thing about the in channel , You can pop them off if you want . We have a set of weather tech on the Escape , no problems after 3+ years.

 

[clem18]

I have the weathertech too for more than a year now. Initial problem is when the window is adjusting. It would cause the driver side window to come down when using auto-roll up but that only happened for the first few days.

I really like it

 

[Falls]

The nice thing about the in channel is you can take them off if needed and put them back on if needed.