If after long road trips, it gets dinged by a rock, I don’t mind swapping it out if it is damaged.
Hood bug deflector install#
This mod was super easy to install and the price was great too. What Do You Like About The Bug Deflector You Went With? Spencer Winkler ( – Auto Vent Shade (AVS) Either way, it’s a great way to both enhance and protect your 4Runner’s appearance. There are various color options ranging from light tint to dark smoke, black, or even chrome. On the other hand, a hood deflector with a ridge that is too high can also prove ineffective by having too much drag and not allowing the air to properly go over your 4Runner. This option does look the sleekest, but at the end of the day, it’s about function. A ridge that is too low profile may not be effective in deflecting air over your 4Runner. Styles will differ in both deflector and ridge height. Others will mount with additional hardware using factory holes that are already under your hood. One way is via strong 3M automotive tape since these deflectors don’t require any drilling. They mount in less than 30 minutes using a couple of different methods. However, it helps cut down on the potential threats of daily driving.Ī hood deflector is a durable acrylic strip, a fancy word for high-quality plastic, which is mounted onto the hood of your vehicle.
By directing the air upwards and over the windshield, this new airflow aids in diverting sand, small rocks, bugs, and other debris away from the 4Runners hood/upper grille and windshield.Ī bug deflector by no means is absolutely perfect, nor will it 100% guarantee your 4Runner safety from every single road hazard. When you install a bug deflector onto the front of your 4Runner, you are changing the wind’s path of airflow over your rig. Expensive for a piece of plastic you say? Well, when comparing that price to a new windshield insurance deductible or repainting your entire hood to cover up all the rock chips, that’s not too bad. Premium quality bug/rock deflectors will run anywhere from $60 – $100, depending on the brand or model chosen. Let’s keep the front end of your 4Runner looking brand spanking new from day one!
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