Deflectors Window and Bug
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Deflectors Window and Bug
I think I want window deflectors. Does anyone have them? Do you like them? Which kind? I see thier are slide and tape ones.
Bug shield..is it worth it or not? Which one is best?
Bug shield..is it worth it or not? Which one is best?
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As for the window deflectors, I have always bought the Ventshades, also called AVS, bought at Advance auto. I perfer the stick on over the in track ones. Had the in track in our Explorer and they always squeaked against the window.
Bug shields, I bought the Ford, low profile. looks real good and steardy.
Bug shields, I bought the Ford, low profile. looks real good and steardy.
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I would have to disagree. I have always used the in channel visors. I actually just ordered a new set for my F-150 from http://www.svcustoms.com and they were only $50. They look nicer and by having it inside the channels, you dont risk the chance of ruining your paint.
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I bought the brand Ford oems. They are probably the AVS units. I have seen nothing but problems from those in track units. Your paint will not be ruined by using the adhesive units. Here is a poor picture of the units on my 06
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Thanks for the replies...and keep them coming! I like the idea of the slide in ones cause I do not want to ruin the paint but, if the slide in ones have problems then I don't want that. Looks like the Lund slide in ones are nice but, they only offer a 2 piece set.
Oh and I have 05 F150 Super cab. I probably should have noted that.
Oh and I have 05 F150 Super cab. I probably should have noted that.
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i have the vent shade kind but for the hood i would go with the one from ford some were having problems with the other brands on the hood. i had the one from ford on the hood like it a lot but got a new ram air hood never put it back on. did not look that good with the ram air 
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Originally Posted by cdestuck
As for the window deflectors, I have always bought the Ventshades, also called AVS, bought at Advance auto. I perfer the stick on over the in track ones. Had the in track in our Explorer and they always squeaked against the window.
Bug shields, I bought the Ford, low profile. looks real good and steardy.
Bug shields, I bought the Ford, low profile. looks real good and steardy.
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I've used both. Tape on tend to fail over time here in Florida; sticky tape doesn't like heat & humidity. On my 05 I actually tried two in channel type and I can say avoid a brand called EGR. The installation method was poor and the flange that inserts in the channel is very thick and interfered with proper window closing. The best type I've found is http://www.weathertech.com/ they are well made and I've used them on a 00 F150 and now the 05 F150 with great results. They can be hard to find locally and in my case the accessory guy I know took back the EGR and ordered the Weathertech ones for me.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
Last edited by bigblue80; Jan 25, 2006 at 08:31 AM.
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Originally Posted by bigblue80
I've used both. Tape on tend to fail over time here in Florida; sticky tape doesn't like heat & humidity. On my 05 I actually tried two in channel type and I can say avoid a brand called EGR. The installation method was poor and the flange that inserts in the channel is very thick and interfered with proper window closing. The best type I've found is http://www.weathertech.com/ they are well made and I've used them on a 00 F150 and now the 05 F150 with great results. They can be hard to find locally and in my case the accessory guy I know took back the EGR and ordered the Weathertech ones for me.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
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I have the the in channel AVS deflectors and have had no problem. Just follow the instructions and make sure the clips are in good and tight. For the hood, I went with the Ford version; I like the F150 logo on it and simple installation if you just loosen the grille instead of removing it per the instructions.
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I have window vent shades on my F-150 ext. cab. They are the in-channel version and although they were stuck in very tight at first and squeaked against the window when rolling them up, that has mostly went away after they have broke in and are set in good place. I just think the in-channel vent shades give off more of a clean look than that of the stick on kind.
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check out my other post. Theres this person selling the AVS in channel on ebay for real cheap.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMESE%3AIT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMESE%3AIT
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Originally Posted by is300wrx
check out my other post. Theres this person selling the AVS in channel on ebay for real cheap.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIte...TRK%3AMESE%3AIT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIte...TRK%3AMESE%3AIT
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Originally Posted by homer4.2
I have window vent shades on my F-150 ext. cab. They are the in-channel version and although they were stuck in very tight at first and squeaked against the window when rolling them up, that has mostly went away after they have broke in and are set in good place. I just think the in-channel vent shades give off more of a clean look than that of the stick on kind.