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bug deflectors: yay or nay?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jennlee403, Jul 29, 2017.

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  1. Jul 29, 2017 at 6:11 PM
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  2. Jul 29, 2017 at 6:43 PM
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    It doesn't look that bad on black and MGM tacomas. The black deflector blends in really well on these colors.
     
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  3. Jul 29, 2017 at 6:45 PM
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    Hell fucking yes dude. If you dont like it then do what you desire.
     
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  4. Jul 29, 2017 at 6:45 PM
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    I ve always put them on my vehicles. It helps with rock chips and I like their look.
     
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  5. Jul 29, 2017 at 6:45 PM
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    Completely agree and it serves a purpose for me.
     
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  6. Jul 29, 2017 at 6:54 PM
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    I commute 50 miles a day....2/3 highway. It saves my hood I'm sure. I still have bugs on the windshield though. Probably not nearly as many as without it.

    I have the AVS. Makes no contact with the hood at all.

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  7. Jul 29, 2017 at 6:59 PM
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    Bug deflectors are about a half a step down from front end protective bras.

    Not sure how they mount on 3rd gen but half the time you are just trading off rock chips for wear on the paint from the deflector itself. But I'd think most current versions are a little better about how they mount.

    And unless you live in a bug infested swamp I don't see a benefit of the deflector over wipers/wiper fluid.
     
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  8. Jul 29, 2017 at 7:01 PM
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    My AVS doesn't touch the hood at all.
     
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  9. Jul 29, 2017 at 7:02 PM
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    Mine does not touch any part of the top or front of the hood in any way. All attaches to existing holes on the underside of the hood.
     
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  10. Jul 29, 2017 at 7:05 PM
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    Oh, and if ya squint way in the back is the four eye IROC 86...with a bra lol
     
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    OP, glad you started this thread. I'm trying to decide whether or not to install one. Leaning more toward the WeatherTech low profile model, but I think it uses double sided tape.
     
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  12. Jul 29, 2017 at 7:06 PM
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    How is the factory one installed?
     
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  13. Jul 29, 2017 at 7:12 PM
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    Underneath the leading edge. Has 3 rubber pylons underneath over the hood for support. On the black with the busy hood, it's very non-intrusive
     
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    Mine is the weathertech regular. Wanted a little extra protection for the bulge in the hood...lol
     
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  15. Jul 29, 2017 at 7:19 PM
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    Got it, thanks.
     
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    Any fading issues? I had a factory one on my JK and the thing started to fade/haze after a few years.
     
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  17. Jul 29, 2017 at 7:37 PM
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    IMO, All bug defectors look daft on a 3rd gen due to the paint on the grill area / infront of the deflector. But your opinion is the only one that counts on your truck. If you like it, leave it.
    Bug defectors are great for stopping stone chips on the hood, but since there is a ton of paint under the hood on a 3rd gen I personally see no need for them.
     
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  18. Jul 29, 2017 at 7:39 PM
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    That's why I have clear film over the entire painted areas on the grill.
     
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  19. Jul 29, 2017 at 7:39 PM
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    Good cause the old ones were sacks of shit that rubbed your paint off.

    some of the 2nd gen ones were the same way.
     
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  20. Jul 29, 2017 at 7:47 PM
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    I liked mine of my '02 Tacoma. On my white '16, I just cant find any appeal. On this truck shown by the OP, ops fine. Just fine. The truck is dark. The bug deflector blends in.
     
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