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Wind/bug deflector
Did anyone install a hood mounted wind/bug deflector on their FJ? I'm not a big fan of them,don't really like the way they look on any truck. Just woundering if it makes any difference in the amount of bugs & other crap that smacks the windshield? I'll bet I need to clean the windshield 4 or 5 times a day
, lots of bugs,big ones too, sometimes sounds like a softball hitting the window. Sometimes it's kind of cool though,but hate cleaning it so often. Do they really make any difference??
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Re: Wind/bug deflector
i have one on mine, not sure how much it does, hoping it might deflect a rock or 2 , bugs i still get plenty on the windsheild....
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Re: Wind/bug deflector
I agree with you, doesn't look good. Keeps bugs off the front of the hood, but not the windshield. IMO not worth it!
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Re: Wind/bug deflector
I don't think they look bad, especially if you black out the grill and bumper.
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Re: Wind/bug deflector
love mine.....it has made a difference, still get the bugs but not as bad
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Re: Wind/bug deflector
They had installed one on my FJ before I bought it, but I had them take it off. Ron
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Did anyone install a hood mounted wind/bug deflector on their FJ? I'm not a big fan of them,don't really like the way they look on any truck. Just woundering if it makes any difference in the amount of bugs & other crap that smacks the windshield? I'll bet I need to clean the windshield 4 or 5 times a day
, lots of bugs,big ones too, sometimes sounds like a softball hitting the window. Sometimes it's kind of cool though,but hate cleaning it so often. Do they really make any difference??
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Re: Wind/bug deflector
I have a bug deflector, it dosn't work as a rock deflector. I got a craked windsheild now!
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Re: Wind/bug deflector
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I have a bug deflector, it dosn't work as a rock deflector. I got a craked windsheild now!
???? Definitely keeps rocks from chipping the leading edge of the hood. I believe that's the intended function.
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Re: Wind/bug deflector
I have one and think it is more of a "hood protector" than a bug deflector. It did save me from body work from a golf ball strike (while driving on the freeway).
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Re: Wind/bug deflector
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I don't think they look bad, especially if you black out the grill and bumper.
What brand of deflector is that? I like the lip on it.
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, lots of bugs,big ones too, sometimes sounds like a softball hitting the window. Sometimes it's kind of cool though,but hate cleaning it so often. Do they really make any difference??
VooDoo blue, 4X2, gobi ladder, Nitto terra grappler tires on stock wheels, tail light covers, DVD, K&N filter, factory tow hitch, roof light bar w/ 4 130w KC daylighters, spacer lift kit fr & rr, All-Pro front winch bumper w/ large light bar, Mile Marker 8000 lb Winch, ARB rear air locker, Maplight Kit fr swissarmysuv, ScangaugeII, Wet Okole covers, Recaro car seat for baby boy FJ.
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