Bug deflector install, pics.

philipl · 10-20-2006, 02:39 PM

A month or so ago I ordered a Lund bug deflector from Performance Products part #182609 (Bugflector & Bugflector II Bugflector II -1pc Smoke). For some interesting reason it is not currently showing up on their web site. It was $49.95 including free shipping.

It arrived a few days ago and I just installed it. It has a fairly sharp upward curve and should help keep the bugs off the windshield (if that's possible).

Installation was fairly easy although you should have a straight ruler handy to make sure it is centered. I did not trust the (total) of 6 inches of double sided tape to hold it on so I used the 4 included screws which went in with a small pilot hole.

First I cleaned everything and removed the cover from the tape. The I centered the deflector and used the tape to hold it in place. Finally I drilled and screwed it.

For the price it seems a heck of a bargain.

Bang Bang · 10-20-2006, 02:59 PM

Philipl -

It's still there on the web site. If you type in Lund or the part number in the search box, it will pull it up.

Thanks for the info, btw!!! I am ordering mine now!! At that price, I agree with you!! NOW THAT'S A BARGAIN...if it works the way it is supposed to work.

KSKONDOT · 10-20-2006, 03:08 PM

Looks Good. If you have a chance, could you take pictures to show where you placed the holes? I NEED a bug deflector but am nervous about the drilling/screwing part.

Thanks,
Matt

Pacifico · 10-20-2006, 03:12 PM

Please report on the effectiveness of this product, we're all looking for anything to divert bugs/little rocks from our thin skin of FJ glass.

philipl · 10-20-2006, 03:19 PM

Here is the picture with the screws. It was quite simple.

KSKONDOT · 10-20-2006, 03:52 PM

Thats not so bad. Thanks for taking the time to post that pic!
Matt

tuqk4u · 11-25-2006, 11:20 AM

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philipl previously said:

A month or so ago I ordered a Lund bug deflector from Performance Products part #182609 (Bugflector & Bugflector II Bugflector II -1pc Smoke). For some interesting reason it is not currently showing up on their web site. It was $49.95 including free shipping.

It arrived a few days ago and I just installed it. It has a fairly sharp upward curve and should help keep the bugs off the windshield (if that's possible).

Installation was fairly easy although you should have a straight ruler handy to make sure it is centered. I did not trust the (total) of 6 inches of double sided tape to hold it on so I used the 4 included screws which went in with a small pilot hole.

First I cleaned everything and removed the cover from the tape. The I centered the deflector and used the tape to hold it in place. Finally I drilled and screwed it.

For the price it seems a heck of a bargain.

Is there any difference between the product you purchased and the OEM version selling on Toyota sites for almost twice the amount?

**dbbd1** · 11-25-2006, 12:51 PM

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tuqk4u previously said:

Is there any difference between the product you purchased and the OEM version selling on Toyota sites for almost twice the amount?

From what I understand, the after-market one either is 3M stuck on or you drill new holes for mounting screws; the toyota one from Matt uses existing screws to mount it. (for the price difference, I will go with existing screw holes, get the toyota version)

tuqk4u · 11-25-2006, 02:17 PM

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dbbd1 previously said:

From what I understand, the after-market one either is 3M stuck on or you drill new holes for mounting screws; the toyota one from Matt uses existing screws to mount it. (for the price difference, I will go with existing screw holes, get the toyota version)

Huge Advantage for the OEM. Now I am having a hard time finding any real deals on these... Most of the vendors seems to be selling between 90 and 120.

Have you found anything better than that?

**dbbd1** · 11-25-2006, 02:25 PM

check trdsource.com, 5% discount for forum members.