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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Window deflectors

Which one works the best - tape on or in-channel clips?
 
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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In-channel plus they look better.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 02:13 AM
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got the tape one ones myself. been there coming up on 2 yrs with 0 issues. 100F to 20F temps

I don't like the in-channel ones myself because they seem to interfere with the window when you roll it up.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 06:05 AM
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I've had the in channel ones on for a couple of years as well, no issues at all so far. I've seen the tape on ones come loose and flap around on other peoples rides, but it's probably all in the prep when you install them.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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I've also had in channels for 3 years with no problems. I prefer the look of the in channels over the tape ons.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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I have in channels and have not window issues. One just developed a crack (happens to be the driver one) so now I hear whistling. I would go with a high quality unit like Weathertech though. These are the AVG ones and they aren't that strong at all, whether in-channel or tape on.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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In-channel, hands down. I have ran WeatherTech side window deflectors in my last four trucks with excellent luck. I would not even consider anything else.
 
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Which ever way you go. We can paint them to match your truck. Along with a matching bug shield.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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anybody got the ones from Ford, with pictures?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe04F150
I've had the in channel ones on for a couple of years as well, no issues at all so far. I've seen the tape on ones come loose and flap around on other peoples rides, but it's probably all in the prep when you install them.
Some reason I can not PM but can someone tell me what rims those are on Joe's truck...Thanks
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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they look like they are from the lincoln truck, not sure though.Any one have the camo bug deflector and the vent visers, with pics.thanks
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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I have the tape ones and have had no problems except hail damage on the passenger side. I would like to go to the in channel ones, but at one time I had read about them popping out of the channels, and was wondering if it was that big of a problem.
 
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