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Rain deflectors advice

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by pkang0915, Oct 17, 2017.

  1. Oct 17, 2017 at 11:06 PM
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    pkang0915

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    Hey guys have a dclb and am looking to get some good solid rain deflectors. Was hoping to get some advice on which ones to get.

    So far have looked at the WeatherTech and AVS deflectors that are on Amazon.

    Thanks!
     
  2. Oct 17, 2017 at 11:21 PM
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    the_dau

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    Well Visors. I dont like in channel, and i don't like pure stick on. Well Visors use brackets and tape like a lot of OEM visors from other manufacturers
     
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  3. Oct 17, 2017 at 11:30 PM
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    burnt_taco

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    Can't go wrong with either one. Personally I have the AVS and have zero complaints. WeatherTech does look more clean to me since it doesn't have that small lip at the bottom like the AVS one but I couldn't justify spending double the amount for the same function. The AVS ones have a $10 dollar rebate on Amazon right now too.
     
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  4. Oct 17, 2017 at 11:40 PM
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    burnt_taco

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    Well-Visors makes good stuff. Bought these for my girlfriends sedan. It was a combination of in-channel tape and use of brackets. Unfortunately I don't like the mounting style for our trucks (sticks on the OUTSIDE with brackets).
     
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  5. Oct 17, 2017 at 11:51 PM
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    OnHartung'sRoad

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    AVS deflector and rain guards on mine, look great and came well wrapped.IMG_0932.jpg
     
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  6. Oct 18, 2017 at 12:04 AM
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    Synergy001

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    Had AVS for almost 2 years and no issues. Weather tech wasn’t out yet til a year later and couldn’t wait since it rains a lot in here in the PNW...

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  7. Oct 18, 2017 at 12:46 AM
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    The Principal

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    Had mine on since 7K and still looking great at 25K. I tape them when going through a car wash as well as my bug guard...just in case. No problems so far.stick on but strong and love the look for the price.
     
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  8. Oct 18, 2017 at 5:32 AM
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    jake72

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    Avs work great, the inchannel ones. I had weathertech inchannel on my 2nd generation. I like the avs a lot better, they are a little thinner and work perfectly.
     
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  9. Oct 18, 2017 at 5:35 AM
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    jpneely

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    I also have the AVS. they work perfectly and were cheap. ive driven through plenty of heavy rain and not had any get in. the only time youll have a problem is when you have strong cross winds and its raining. I have seen that push some rain into the truck. pretty rare though.
     
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  10. Oct 18, 2017 at 6:26 AM
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    COVERLAND

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    Yep, AVS inner ones all the way.
     
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    A couple things
    Another vote for AVS in-channel.
     
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    I have AVS in channel. They had a small scratch on the plastic, but I'm not worried about it. Works well otherwise.
     
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  13. Oct 18, 2017 at 9:04 AM
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    k1w1t1m

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    I have the AVS in channel. Not a bad price, easy to install, work well, look good.
     
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  14. Oct 18, 2017 at 10:17 AM
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    I have AVS in-channel and they have served me well in the year i've had them on there with minimal wind noise impact.
     
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    su.b.rat

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    i got EGR in channel visors. the thing i like about them is they are simple and plain and matte black. no shiny bs or anything. and they work great. from Auto anything . price is right.
     
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  16. Oct 18, 2017 at 11:19 AM
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    Ordered the AVS 194768 from Amazon. Much much thanks for the advice guys
     
  18. Oct 19, 2017 at 12:37 PM
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    What type of trailer to do you have?
     
  19. Oct 19, 2017 at 12:46 PM
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    I hate this site now I am looking up prices for my truck. Good ole TW strikes again.......
     
  20. Oct 19, 2017 at 12:48 PM
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    AVS here.

    Cheaper of the bunch and have worked perfect for the past year. I even went through a car wash the 3rd day they were installed and they still held on.
     

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