Best Bug Deflector
Best Bug Deflector
Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 5,373
Likes: 46
From: Palm Bay, Florida
I have always been very satisfied with the one that is made by Auto Vent Shade, they seem to stock them at the popular auto parts chain stores, and unless you want a chrome, cammo, or body color one you really can't beat these!
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 361
Likes: 0
From: Eagle River, Alaska
I'm not affiliated with Summit racing equip but, you might take a look though there on-line catalog. They should have many different styles and brands to choose from. All with pics. Cabelas or however its spelled would be a good source on-line as well. Good hunting.
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 361
Likes: 0
From: Eagle River, Alaska
Oh, my two cents on functionality would be to pick one with a raised lip toward the back as to create the air pocket in front of the windshield. The full rounded styles tend to protect the leading hood edge and not do much to deflect bugs,snow and such. At any rate don't expect them to save the glass from stone chips and cracks. I have Wade brand clear headlight covers on my 04 and love em. Cheap insurance at any-rate. Mounting for many seem to be owners discretion. IMO the screws through the under pinnings of the hood frame goes along way toward retention. Just pick flat interfacing locations (usually stipulated by manufacture) that don't cause any flexing of the shield at the screw holes that can cause cracking. Put some rubber washers or other semi soft material between the shield and hood. Use star or split ring washers and slip ring (flat) against the shield (snug, not to tight) and shield movement should be held to a min.
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,342
Likes: 0
From: Georgia
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 216
Likes: 0
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
zip ties FTW! (at least that is what is currently holding my deflector onto the Chevy!)
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,376
Likes: 12
From: Illinois
WEATHERTECH......I just put one on my truck,It's great,looks awesome and fit perfect.It seriously took about 5 mins to install.Paid $55.00 bucks.
WeatherTech Automotive Accessories - Car Mats, Floor Mats, Cargo Liners, Side Window Deflectors and More
WeatherTech Automotive Accessories - Car Mats, Floor Mats, Cargo Liners, Side Window Deflectors and More
Hawkerpilot05
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 180
Likes: 7
From: MN
The one for my 2005 F250 CC came from the Ford Dealer with a Ford part # on it but says LUND on the platic. This is the same for my shades on the top of my windows
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 181
Likes: 1
From: Ashtabula
I'll go with Lund as well. I have one on my F-250 and love it, it took about 5 min to install. It's been on the truck for 4 years and no problems. To clean between the hood and deflector I use a wash mit--works great.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
kstroman
Lightning, Harley-Davidson F-150, Roush F-150 & Saleen F-150
1
Apr 30, 2015 04:16 PM
Stewart_H
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
11
Jun 21, 2004 06:14 PM
