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Bug guards for the hood

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by shankyjones, Sep 30, 2022.

  1. Nov 21, 2022 at 3:58 PM
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    shankyjones

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    Skilligan - is it easy to remove to clean???
     
  2. Nov 21, 2022 at 5:00 PM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    4 Tacomas, a couple Fords - all had them. Collects lots of bugs, but not the high fliers. Never had a windshield chip with them.
    Painted my grill shell, changed the headlights and needed a clear one. Hello, 1980, but it's all I could find!

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  3. Nov 22, 2022 at 9:18 AM
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    Ha! Move to Colorado...
     
  4. Nov 22, 2022 at 12:52 PM
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    I think AZ has you beat. I bought my first new car , driving it the next day BAM !! right on the driver's side windshield. I also so pissed and the insurance fought us on it trying to say it was fraud.
     
  5. Nov 22, 2022 at 11:40 PM
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    Nano909

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    I always thought the bug deflector was there for looks. After driving my Tacoma for a few years, I can't recall the last time a bug hit my windshield.
     
  6. Nov 23, 2022 at 8:05 AM
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    Do you live in India? If not, consider moving there.

    I hear that bugs are non-existent there in India because the Indians eat 'em...

    but what do I know... :D
     
  7. Apr 3, 2023 at 6:39 PM
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    Mostly stock - but I do have a suction cup phone holder - its pretty sweet
    Old thread but still might help someone.

    I bought the WeatherTech bug guard earlier this week and really like the look! The fasteners don’t really fit for the middle two attachment points but I will stop by and pick up some different sizes to see what works best.

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