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Old 05-19-2010, 01:48 PM
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Bug Screens?

I noticed my 09 Lariats A/C Condenser has rock chips in it and has anyone installed a bug screen either inside the hood or outside to protect it in some way?
 
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Old 05-19-2010, 04:55 PM
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I've placed the black mesh screen like is placed on a screen porch inside the hood behind the grill to keep the bugs out. I used small black zip ties to hold in place. It might slow up a small rock.
 
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Old 05-19-2010, 06:37 PM
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I'm ordering one of these.

http://www.dbugscreen.com/aboutdbs.html

Would be nice to NOT have to order everthing from the U.S. but they aren't too expensive.
 
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Old 05-19-2010, 10:05 PM
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I installed a DBS Bug screen on mine. Some people have made there own for less but for $20 I just ordered one to be done with it.

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After a few days the wrinkles did come out of it. They had it rolled up in a box when they shipped it but now its fine.
 
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Old 05-19-2010, 10:36 PM
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Same here and got mine from Pepboys. It really helps out.
 
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Old 05-19-2010, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jdtech65
I installed a DBS Bug screen on mine. Some people have made there own for less but for $20 I just ordered one to be done with it.





After a few days the wrinkles did come out of it. They had it rolled up in a box when they shipped it but now its fine.

I just installed one on my truck this week as well.
 
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Old 05-20-2010, 07:40 AM
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Here is a link to my "how to" on a bug screen, not only will this save you money, it will also occupy some of your time and not to mention the quailty is far better then the any other products being sold today. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/ar...alot-pics.html
 

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Old 05-20-2010, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by DjG
Here is a link to my "how to" on a bug screen, not only will this save you money, it will also occupy some of your time and not to mention the quailty is far better then the any other products being sold today. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/ar...alot-pics.html
Is that Pet screen or just window/ door screen?

Very slick. Might have to do something like this myself.

when I got my Fx4, I felt like the grille opening were a little too big and was concerned that were coming through after noticing a few ding marks in the rad. So i got a set of Billet grille inserts... they dont stop many bugs though.

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Old 05-20-2010, 04:05 PM
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Thanks, it is pet screen as it is stronger than your normal screen that is used for windows or screen doors.
 



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