I've been thinking about getting one, I think they look super cool plus would be good for shade. All the mags and people seem to dog them though, like they are stupid. Why is that? What do you guys think?

 

I been thinking about getting one also same make with clearance lights built in for my 1996 F350 psd 4x4. The only point that concerns me is drilling into the roof and having it leak water or rust underneath, anyone else out there who has opinions would be appreciated. Sorry I cant answer your questions Ronin4x4 but I would like some opinions also.


Gary.

 

I my dads old truck had one and it rattled like a tin can. Also going down the highway it would tend to wiggle around and scratch the paint. also you have to drill holes in the roof. if not done right you have problems

 

I had one on my 89 S10 Blazer around 12 years ago. They were in then. Today they are out. I think it looks good on some trucks and terrible on others. I didn't have the problems mentioned above but I'm sure you could if not installed properly.

 

Ronin4x4

Visors are not out they do look nice and besides who are you building this truck for you or your neighbor? A few things to know about mounting these things.
1) Make sure to put some sort of sealant in the hole before putting in the screws, this will stop water leakage.

2) Use a good self tapping bolt, maybe stainless if you can find them and don't drill your holes too big 1/8 is usually enough.

3) Under no circumstances and I mean NO. Do not try to run any kind of bug deflector or hood bra with it. The visor doesn't like the way that the wind hits it off of the deflector and it can, in some cases, rip it right off.

So knowing these few simple rules, visor away, with light or no lights it really doesn't matter. Have fun.

Chris
Alberta

 

I can see what dixon18 is saying about the bug shield but I have had a bug shield and a sunvisor on my 95 for about 4 years now and never had any problems until I broke my bug shield.

 

I put mine on myself I found It at a garage sale for 40 bucks and it had never been put on anything no holes drilled or nothing I got some of these cool dodads from my local napa where you drill a larger hole stick these in and the use a 3/8 bold that threads into them and the expand to creat good holding action I used a healthy amount of clear silicon caulk (think thats how you spell that) to seal up everything during not after the install I havent had one single problem and It looks really nice but be prepared for that thing to take your gas bill to the next level for me it was like 2 mpg less that is the only part about the whole thing that I regret.

 

go one on my dad's 450 diesel. no problems with it for about 5 years now. just have to be careful and take your time.

 

I am looking to put one on my rig, only problem is that there is no one around my town I trust to install it!!

 

we had one on our 91, it looked great and gave us no problems, but when we took it off we got about 2-3mpg better.

 

i put one on my 78 f-250 about 7 years ago along w/ a bug deflector and yet to have a problem. as far as milage goes; you don't get much w/ a 460 anyway.

 

had one on my 86 f250 and also a bug sheild, had the truck from 89-95 with no problems, Installed it my self using the screws provided just drill very small pilot hole, Placed Silicon around the screws and never leaked. Installed several others for friends with and without lights and never had a problem.Always were Lund, not sure if there are other companys now or not that make them,, The only thing that may be different with the bug sheilds is back in these days they where straight and not contoured to the hood as the newer ones are today so maybe the newer shield deflect the wind differently.(I like the older style myself) the new ones are a pain to clean under. I have a 04 F250 now and debating to install one on my new truck. I'm hoping it may block some of the sun where it always seems to come in between the visors above the mirror.. matt

 

they look cool, but its like running w/a sheet of plywood. if you do alot of highway its going to cost you some fuel.

 

matt
you're right, with the old deflectors that were straight, the air went straight up and then over the roof. With the new contoured ones and hood bras with deflectors built in the air moves way different and on some trucks, it hit the visor right on the front. I just say be careful and take your time, it doesn't hurt to keep an eye on your visor and check it for cracks.

Chris
Alberta

 

i had a visor on my '88 ranger, was the lighted one and i also had a flat-blade style bug sheild. had no problems with it, just used plenty of silicone when i mounted it. if i were to get one for my current truck i would get the one without lights.