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AVS BUG Deflector II on Tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoBella, Jan 12, 2016.

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  1. Jan 12, 2016 at 1:56 PM
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    Many know I don't really gussy up my truck for "looks" but more for function. That said here are some pics of my latest addition. I have had one of these on every Tacoma and the wife's CRV, Never have to clean bugs off the windshield.

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    And of course my Spare Bumper I am so proud of

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  2. Jan 12, 2016 at 1:57 PM
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    Looks good!! Can't wait for my Bugflector II to get here in a few days!!!
     
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  3. Jan 12, 2016 at 2:44 PM
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    Where did you get the Spare Bumper and how much?
     
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  4. Jan 12, 2016 at 3:09 PM
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  5. Jan 12, 2016 at 3:50 PM
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    Looks Great . I notice on autoanything they offer 3 types of hood deflector Why did you do with the Bug deflector two?
     
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  6. Jan 12, 2016 at 4:05 PM
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    The Bugflector just is in front of the top front part of the hood and not the headlights, the Bugflector 2 goes all the way across the hood like @TacoBella truck. And the low profile one I'm assuming is low profile but idk if it goes all the way across the whole front of the hood.
     
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  7. Jan 12, 2016 at 4:14 PM
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  8. Jan 13, 2016 at 8:23 AM
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    Do you have the backup monitoring alarm installed on your truck and if so does it not affect it?
     
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  9. Jan 13, 2016 at 9:48 AM
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    Yes and No does not affect it at all. I would have returned it if it had,
     
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    Does this fasten to the Tacoma or is it just attached with 3m tape?
     
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  11. Jan 13, 2016 at 10:04 AM
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    Under the lip of your hood are 8 empty square holes for receiver clips. The AVS comes with six screws and mounts that snap into those holes. Took me all of 5 minutes to install once I had everything laid out. Only need A Philips.

    SIX of these along with mounting screws and nylon washers....
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    Under the lip of your hood are 8 empty square holes for receiver clips. The AVS comes with six screws and mounts that snap into those holes. Took me all of 5 minutes to install once I had everything laid out. Only need A Philips.

    SIX of these along with mounting screws and nylon washers....
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    Sweet thanks. Just placed my order
     
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    Thanks for the Infro. Just ordered mine also !!
     
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    Serious q's: How does the deflector on the edge of hood saves the windshield from bugs?
     
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  15. Jan 13, 2016 at 4:42 PM
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    Yes I can clean the hood under and over...
     
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    The BugReflector II has a higher lip to send air over the wind shield side to side.
     
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    That's the Bug guard I have. I am happy with the way it mounted, looks etc. That bumper guard outfit looks pretty nice. However, not gonna do it. Sure to rack my shins or balls on that deal.
     
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  18. Jan 13, 2016 at 6:09 PM
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    I had the avs bug flector installed at a local avs dealer last week, And it didn't fit properly. The way it fit between the hood and the front of the truck wasn't correct. The edge of the avs bugflector touched the front of the truck just ahead of the hood and actually cut into the paint, and that was only after closing the hood once, I had them remove it right away, before I left the shop.. I'm buying the factory Toyota deflector tomorrow
     
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  19. Jan 13, 2016 at 6:23 PM
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  20. Jan 13, 2016 at 6:29 PM
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    No issues like that here. There is a gap between the plastic and the top of the hood all the way across. They give you those little bump stops to put on the fenders for when you are travelling at 150 MPH and the reflector is pushed against the paint.

    One could put a strip of 3M protection tape on the leading edge of the hood if it bothers..
     
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