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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 11:28 AM
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front window wind deflectors

I'm looking at putting wind deflectors on my front windows.
I've seen in channel and the tape on kind.
Which would be the best ?
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 12:02 PM
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the adhesive backed ones i got at advance auto have worked great for me
 
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 12:18 PM
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The adhesive ones work for me as well. I prepped the area with isopropyl alcohol before I stuck them on there, and it's a good idea to mark a straight line from the front door to the back door (as a guide) before install. You can use a dry erase marker or the like - window cleaner removes dry erase, and alcohol removes permanent marker. Test your marker on the inside door paint to feel more comfortable about writing on your truck.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 01:37 PM
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Picture's? Are these the ones that go on the top part of the window? Always wanted to put them on my CC.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 02:02 PM
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channel ones work great.....and no tape to wear out
 
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 02:47 PM
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I don't trust tape. I have had channel ones for years.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 05:33 PM
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I put the taped Auto Vent Shades on my '01 Crew Cab back in '02 when I purchased it. Nary a problem. They attached to the rubber around the glass and not the paint. This made them easy to align. They came with a cleaning wipe and also an activator one. They have held tight to this day.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 05:53 PM
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I have had tape-ons for two years now.
 
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It's not a close-up, but here it is.


 
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 08:58 PM
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I am a Weathertech in channel fan myself. Have had good success with them on several vehicles. I believe they are Made in USA also.

 
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 11:37 PM
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Looks good guys. Now I just have to find them. Been wanting some for sometime now.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 11:32 AM
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I have had tape on , on my 2003 since it was new. They are still tight all the way around. I think channel deflectors look so much better. That's just the designer in me.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 04:13 PM
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Looks good guys. Now I just have to find them. Been wanting some for sometime now.
I order mine from trick trucks...like 60 bux for the fronts
 
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 04:45 PM
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Thanks Tony I'll take a look.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 05:13 PM
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Mine are in-channel. Really enjoy them.
I buy a lot from Oreillys, but do not remember where I got them.


http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...uty&vi=5015799
 
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