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Issues with bug shields? 2019 Taco

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by WireEd, Apr 10, 2019.

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  1. Apr 10, 2019 at 9:58 AM
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    Hey all,

    Just picked up my 3rd gen taco, SR, V6 DCSB 4x4. Owners manual states to install nothing on the hood (because of the LDA system). I would like to install a bug shield on the hood. Should be ok imo. Thoughts? Anyone have issues? Thx
     
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  2. Apr 10, 2019 at 9:59 AM
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    I'm interested to know the answer to this as well. :confused:
     
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  3. Apr 10, 2019 at 10:01 AM
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    Bug shield for what? My truck is almost 5 years old and I have no hood, front end issues. Believe those went away in the 90's with Bull Bars. Plus most at some point screw up the paint
     
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  4. Apr 10, 2019 at 10:02 AM
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    I have a '19 TRD Sport with a AVS Bugflector II on the hood with zero issues...
     
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  5. Apr 10, 2019 at 10:06 AM
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    cricketfire46 If it ain't broke, I can change that TTC#231

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    I put an AVS aeroskin II on mine within the first week and have had no issues to date. Got about 3000 miles now
     
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    FC3D85FF-3157-4463-B104-F585AD019388.jpg No issues on my 18 .They prolly just want to cover all bases
     
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  7. Apr 10, 2019 at 10:10 AM
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    Maybe for bugs??

    :notsure:
     
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    I think you're on to something.
     
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  10. Apr 10, 2019 at 10:53 AM
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    The AVS Bugflector are nice looking and truly work for protecting your hood from rocks, bugs etc. I had one on my 4Runner, the hood was like new when I sold it. :thumbsup:
     
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  12. Apr 10, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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    So, yes this would be for bugs, but also road schmutz. I live in Syracuse so there is alot of road grime, salt and sand /gravel etc. My friend's jeep GC has paint bubbling up on hood front. 2015. Sucks.
     
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    AVS Areoskin II Hood Protector on my '19 SR with no issues. It is for rock chips on the front of the hood and for looks. I drove 8 miles over to a little village from me this morning and my windshield had bugs all over it when I got back to town. I didn't buy it to keep bugs off my windshield though so I'm fine with the Areoskin II.

    https://www.autoanything.com/deflectors/avs-aeroskin-ii-hood-protector
     
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  14. Apr 10, 2019 at 11:10 AM
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    No issues on my 18 or, been on for 1.5yrs
     
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    2017 TRD Sport DCLB ... and it looks Baaad-Aaass!
     
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    I have a bug shield on mine no problem at all!

    2019-04-05 08.56.54.jpg
     
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    I don't have a '19 w/ the fancy sensors (just a lowly '17) but i've had an AVS Bugflector II on mine for about 2 years with zero issues. Helps with the bugs a bit on the windshield and does keep the hood pretty clean. Haven't seen any issues w/ paint or anything either when I recently removed it to wax.
     
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