Info or source on OEM bug guards for a 1996?

I have a 1996 Xcab SR5 that had what I believe to be the OEM bug guard on it. I was wheeling this past weekend, and the spotter slipped, grabbed the guard, and SNAP.

Problem is, I can't find a source for a replacement. Dealer couldn't even find a part number when I called.

Anyone have any information on these??

 

@drummel1 Not sure about genuine OEM but Weathertech makes a nice bug deflector.

 

rockauto has hood bug deflectors
here ->https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...l+l4,1278929,accessories,hood+deflector,10669

 

No such thing as “oem”, it’s just a factory installed part. Odd the dealer couldn’t find a part though. They missed a perfect chance to over charge you for one.

Just go for a weather tech one, it’s a solid brand.

 

the OEM hood protector fits the old-style taco like some fine imported silk panties
my taco feels naked and exposed without it!

 

Same here if I don’t have my imported fine silk panties on, I can’t imagine how my truck feels without a hood protector.

 

Yeah the one on there fits too nice to look elsewhere. I'll pay the premium to replace with the same.

 

I wonder was it a dealer installed option ?

I can`t recall every seeing one then not many of trucks that old still living here

 

A hood deflector isn't a factory-installed part. It's likely a Genuine Accessory at best, but people use "OEM" in a lot of places where it's not really correct. Although, in this case I feel like maybe a case for "OEM" could be made if we consider the entire vehicle the original equipment and Toyota the manufacturer, and the company that made the deflector for Toyota a component supplier. Who knows.

00500-35952 is the part number for the hood deflector.

Jeff

 

yes, i had dealer put one on for me, its accessory item just like a bedliner is .. or the front end mask was another option

thanks,Jeff
that is best way to put it, its just like the bedliner accessory
$61 is not too bad, i recall the one i got to be quite a bit more than that
https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/oem/toyota~hood~protector~tacom~00500-35952.html
i don't think there was any difference in the hoods between 96 and 2000 models?

 

I have the OEM (or at least Toyota supplied) bug shield. Actually the second one, first lasted about 22 years and replaced it due to cracking a couple years ago. Fits like a glove.

 

little Toyota stamped/molded on top of the driver headlight area?
where did you source yours from?
the local dealers here could not find anything nor in KCMO warehouse

 

Ordered it through McGeorge Toyota in Richmond Va a couple years ago. I'd like to get another just to have on hand in case ice/snow breaks my current one.

 

Lol, I actually meant to say DEALER installed part. Brain fart on my part.

 

that must smell nice!

 

Everyone likes their own brand.

 

Haha, yeah. It would have either been DIO or PIO back then. Most likely usually dealer.

Jeff

 

00500-35952 fits 1995-2000 Tacomas.

Jeff

 

Are they still available?

 

I've driven Tacomas cross country for years and I have never seen a need for a "bug protector." Where do you folks live and is this really a thing? I say this with total humility - I am just curious!