I should be getting my truck shortly and I have already planned a bunch of the mods I will do as soon as I get it, and one thing I HAD NOT planned on was one of these bugflector II's, but the more I read this board the more I see them on people's trucks. Now take into consideration this is my first truck so pardon my ignorance, but what are they for? Besides the obvious that is to deflect bugs? I mean how many bugs really land on that one little strip of plastic? I know there absolutely has to be a better explanation and I would love if someone could take a few minutes to TEACH this truck rookie!

 

Bug shields (also called bug deflectors or hood deflectors) serve 2 basic purposes:

1) They cover the leading edge of a hood to protect it from gravel and other debris that get kicked up by cars in front of you. This is my primary purpose for adding a shield...to avoid getting chips in my hood. There are other products available that can be used on the hood and front bumpers that offer protection too...do a search in this forum for "Xpel" or "Invinca-shield".

2) They help to keep the windshield free of bugs by deflecting the airflow up and over the windshield. The effectiveness will vary, depending on the profile design of the bug shield.

John

 

I went with the Ford bug shield. I like the way it contours the hood, and it says F-150 on the front of it. (looks nice). It was also fairly cheap as far a dealer accessories go (77.00) from Mall of GA Ford.

 

If you decide to go in this direction, consider having the Ford bug shield added to the truck prior to delivery. I mentioned adding a bug shield to my dealer, and he just added it to the deal. Final price was $52. No charge for the install.

 

Appreciate the advice guys, I will def. take it into consideration.

But pepatrick, how is the Navigator Navigation working for you? I thinks it looks awesome. I was planning on getting a Pioneer touch screen tv for my truck, but it will not look nearly as stock as yours does. If you don't mind me asking how much did just the Navigator piece set you back? Also, does it have aux outputs in the back so I can hook up my PS2 or other XM and stuff like that?

 

I guess that picture fooled you. heheheh..I copied and pasted in from a picture I had of a Navigator navigation system. I have seen them listed on e-bay though for about $700.00 to $800.00.

 

The first thing I added on my new '97 F-150 was a bugdeflector.
It was about worthless! The only bugs that didn't hit the windshield were the ones killed when they hit the plastic shield.
The old deflectors that stood straight up about 5 or 6 inches that were sold in the 70's really worked. But no one wants anything like that on their 35 grand trucks, so thats want we get! As far as rock chicps go I think they look alot better than that big plastic thing hanging on the hood.