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Anyone have AVS Bugflector2 on 17 Tacomas?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Ballinbosox, Dec 21, 2017.

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  1. Dec 21, 2017 at 1:47 PM
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    I know there's already a thread regarding the bugflector 2 with mixed reviews but has anyone recently installed one on a 2017? Are people still having issues? I am torn on installing mine.
     
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  2. Dec 21, 2017 at 1:53 PM
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    I had the bugflector and didn't like the look and it didn't deflect anything imo... I replaced w/ the weathertech and, especially in summer I could tell a night/day difference in the quantity of bug guts on my windshield. Doesn't keep all of them off, but it kept them almost entirely out of my main field of vision.

    I actually HATE the mustache look it gives the hood... but, it does help deflect and my hood is pristine so that counts for something.
     
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  3. Dec 21, 2017 at 2:21 PM
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    Well only reason I asked was bc I bought the AVS one but I heard there were nightmares when installing because they either don't fit right or scratch part of the car. Was wondering if anyone had this issue with the 2017. Did you have any issues installing your weathertech one and which one did you get? Also, did it rub or ruin any part of the paint of your truck as well?
     
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  4. Dec 21, 2017 at 2:24 PM
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    do you have a pic, I took mine off to I want to replace with more low profile one
     
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  5. Dec 21, 2017 at 2:26 PM
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    I put an AVS on my 2017 SR a couple of weeks ago. No problem. It went on very easily and fits well in my opinion.Screen Shot 2017-12-21 at 5.23.43 PM.jpg
     
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    marjamr was yours the deflector2 and did it rub or ruin the paint like people complained about in the post from last year?
     
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  8. Dec 21, 2017 at 2:35 PM
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    The description on Amazon calls it the "sleek, low profile version of the Bugdeflector II." I haven't noticed any paint rubbing. It fits rather close to the hood but doesn't touch it.
     
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    ok gotcha didn't see the picture in your post earlier sorry about that. well I guess ill go through install slow and see how it sits before actually putting it in so I don't overcommit. maybe getting the bugflector 2 was over kill haha
     
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  10. Dec 21, 2017 at 2:54 PM
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    I have one too, I like it, but someone ruined the look for me when they said it gave my truck a....

     
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    which one do you have and did you experience any issues with it or damage?
     
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  12. Dec 21, 2017 at 3:07 PM
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    No issues when was on the 17, put it on the 18 last week. My concern before with my 17 was rocks, did great deflecting rocks.. bugs not so much
     
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  14. Dec 21, 2017 at 3:49 PM
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    Truck cap , husky liners, deflector shield, ARE truck cap.
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  15. Dec 22, 2017 at 12:36 AM
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    thanks taco man. ill give it a whirl then!
     
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  16. Dec 22, 2017 at 8:37 AM
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    Diggin' the tag,:thumbsup: bug deflector is nice too. :)
     
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  17. Dec 22, 2017 at 11:35 AM
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    No rub on my 17 with deflector 2. Here’s pics

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    Must have redesigned it or adjusted good for 17 versus 16. I babies install too and out stops where the edges could slam against paint to protect it in case it does which it prolly won’t.
     
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    Any big logo on it?
     
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  20. Dec 30, 2017 at 10:35 AM
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    Truck cap , husky liners, deflector shield, ARE truck cap.
    Mine has an ingraved AVS marking non removable and a AVS rubberized decal which I removed.

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