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Window vent conundrum

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TxStVanWilder, Mar 20, 2020.

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  1. Mar 20, 2020 at 10:55 AM
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    TxStVanWilder

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    TxStVanWilder [OP] The Pale Horse

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    I’m looking at low-profile window vents. I’ve found the AVS “flush” style and the weathertech in-channel.

    Im leaning towards the AVS but there are few examples out there for them. Was wondering if anyone has some they are willing to post photos of. The one person who sent me a photo had a 3rd gen and I like them, but would just like to see some “real world” photos besides what google has to offer.
     
    TxStVanWilder, Mar 20, 2020
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  2. Mar 20, 2020 at 10:57 AM
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    Sorry, another gen.3 here. Nothing but In-Channel for me.

    If you want proof they are better, take a look around at all the broken vents glued to the paint of any vehicle.

    P.S. I would almost think they are the same, as the doors look the same as a gen.3
    Just the front end & box changed. But PLEASE do not take my word for it and buy them without trying them.
     
    Tocamo, Mar 20, 2020
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  3. Mar 20, 2020 at 11:03 AM
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    BassAckwards Well-Known Member

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    I have the avs in-channel ones on my 2013 double cab. They came on the truck when i bought it but i highly recommend them.

    Here are a couple pics
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    BassAckwards, Mar 20, 2020
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  4. Mar 20, 2020 at 11:04 AM
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    BassAckwards Well-Known Member

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    Ive read that the in-channel versions last longer, i personally wouldnt install any of the stick-on sort, id be too worried about them falling off over time
     
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  5. Mar 20, 2020 at 11:13 AM
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    TxStVanWilder

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    TxStVanWilder [OP] The Pale Horse

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    B5421444-264F-4A46-9B3A-5F1E067DF3B8.jpg 2B3688CB-E8D8-45E4-BA86-4024309A73E1.jpg

    These were the photos of the ones from the guy with the 3rd gen, I like the fit of these. Just wondering if any 2nd gen’s has similar photos before I pulled the trigger.
     
    TxStVanWilder, Mar 20, 2020
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  6. Mar 20, 2020 at 11:20 AM
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    Heres the closest ive got to that. Mine appear to stick out further and dont sit as flush as the ones on the third gen
    11AA5EEF-B93E-4001-8324-B6AD3F27A85B.jpg
     
    BassAckwards, Mar 20, 2020
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  7. Mar 20, 2020 at 5:31 PM
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  8. Mar 20, 2020 at 6:37 PM
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    FreshPots

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    FreshPots "Spared no expense"

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    Never enough
    Ive got the low pro in channel EGR ones, love em!
     
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  9. Mar 20, 2020 at 6:39 PM
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    FishnTx ⚓️rather be feeschin⚓️

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    I had weather tech in channel on my 2013 and have them on my 2017 now
    No probs
     
    FishnTx, Mar 20, 2020
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  10. Mar 21, 2020 at 6:09 AM
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    I have weather tech, I would use avs or another brand if I had to. Same purpose just save yourself some extra $
     
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  11. Mar 21, 2020 at 7:50 AM
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    I have the EGR in channel version on my Tacoma and they have served me well for 5 years. I bought a Lexus GX with weather tech branded in channel visors already installed and they fit like crap. When the windows are rolled down the front visors rattle.

    IMG_20191107_160506.jpg
     
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  12. Mar 21, 2020 at 9:25 AM
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    AVS in-channel.
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  13. Mar 21, 2020 at 10:46 AM
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    jungleman There can be only one

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    I prefer the weather tech.

    In channel is the only way to go and you can pull them easily anytime you want and reinstall.

    Screenshot_20200321-104337_Gallery.jpg Screenshot_20200321-104445_Gallery.jpg Screenshot_20200321-104047_eBay.jpg
     
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  14. Mar 21, 2020 at 1:56 PM
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    EGR .... coming up on 10th years (2 Tacomas) ... on isues

     
    jpmorrisvb, Mar 21, 2020
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  15. Mar 21, 2020 at 2:58 PM
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    jungleman There can be only one

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    Wow
    Those are super low profile!
     
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    I've got some of the early stick on type, I want to say Weathertechs. I've replaced a short strip of the 3M tape on the driver's side near the mirror but otherwise they're still holding fine, been on since '06. If I had to replace them I'd go with one of the in-channel just because it looks a little cleaner.
     
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  17. Mar 22, 2020 at 8:15 AM
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    I have the AVS in channel style on the sides and they have worked well - 5 years and still look good. The trouble spot was the rear window "hood" I added that is a "stick-on" - fits across the entire back window. After 4+ years (baking in the Arizona sun) it abruptly pulled free, flapped and broke in half and slammed the tail gate as it flew off at 80 mph. No traffic, it was late on a Sunday nite on I-10. Can't find the papers - but was supposed to have a AVS lifetime warranty.
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    Already replaced - between the tool box, dark window tint and shade not alot comes in the rear window.
     
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  18. Mar 22, 2020 at 8:19 AM
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    AVS in channel when i has my 2013 and what I have on my 2020 now

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  19. Mar 22, 2020 at 8:34 AM
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    First thing I installed on my 20 was the in channel Weather Techs. No issues at all.

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  20. Mar 29, 2020 at 10:56 AM
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    do y’all happen to have part numbers for either of these?
     
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