Bug Deflector Replacement On My 98 (1 Viewer)

[WaterPoloDad]

So after years of service I decided to replace my original deflector. There were not a lot of options and it took a lot of searching to find a cost effective replacement that was a close to OEM.
I went with the AVS Model 25518. $85.61 out the door from Mobile Living Truck Accessories in Concord Ca. They had to order it, no shipping to get to their location.

Some Notes:

Attaches via tape with 4 screws that require new drilled holes. I just drilled holes for the 2 center positions- Its not going anywhere.
Most of your time will be spent measuring before you commit to the tape and cleaning the paint and gasket.

Pro tip: use the gasket to hold the deflector in place while you line everything up.

Looks great!


Good Luck

 

[excessive]

do does it actually deflect bugs? I've always wondered

 

[Kabanstva]

You have to drill holes into your hood to install this? Why does that not sound like the brightest idea….

 

[WaterPoloDad]

You have to drill holes into your hood to install this? Why does that not sound like the brightest idea….

Two small holes that just go into the underside of the hood sheet metal - not all the way through the hood!
Only you'll know they are there.

 

[WaterPoloDad]

do does it actually deflect bugs? I've always wondered

Yes, works great - deflects bugs and 9mm !

 

[jaewastooshort]

Yes, works great - deflects bugs and 9mm !

sounds like there's a story here...

 

[MongooseGA]

Yes, works great - deflects bugs and 9mm !

Down here in the south, driving at highway speeds, there's not much difference between the 2.

And if you go through the wrong part of Atlanta, you may not know which one is coming anyway.

 

[PharmerDan100]

FYI, I found that you actually don't need to use the sticky tape or drill holes or anything at all. I got the AVS bugflector for the 100 series also. All you have to do is slide the plastic tabs in between the hood and the foam gasket seal lining the hood. DONT pop the push tabs holding it. No need. This will hold the bugflector in just fine. Only caveat, when you slam the hood shut, hold your hand over the top of the hood and press down hard so it latches in place appropriately. The pressure from the latched in good and the gasket sandwiches the bugflector in securely.

I tested this out because I was lukewarm on whether or not I wanted to fully commit to the bugflector. Ended up being really happy with the look, so I kept it. Have done multiple 2-3 hour highway drives since, hitting 75+ mph and have not had any issues.

Disclaimer: test this method at your own risk.