Bugflector II
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From: La Mirada CA. USA
Bugflector II
I just came back from a long trip and came to this conclusion: the Bugflector II sure looks good on the truck ... but that's it.
It does nothing to keep bugs off the truck, except for the area directly behind the bugflector. I had bugs on the windshield and even on the wipers.
To be fair, the slope of the hood makes any deflector pretty much useless because the leading edge of the hood is so low compared to the windshield. So, in conclusion, it looks good but be prepared to stop at a gas station clean your windshield.
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1999 Lariat Super Cab, S.B. 5.4L, 3.55 LS
and everything but the leaky slider window.
Bright red w/ gold 2-tone, Leather Captain's Chairs
Mods: Duraliner bedliner, Bugflector II, Hide-a-hooks.
& a leeetle chrome tip on the exhaust.
It does nothing to keep bugs off the truck, except for the area directly behind the bugflector. I had bugs on the windshield and even on the wipers.
To be fair, the slope of the hood makes any deflector pretty much useless because the leading edge of the hood is so low compared to the windshield. So, in conclusion, it looks good but be prepared to stop at a gas station clean your windshield.
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1999 Lariat Super Cab, S.B. 5.4L, 3.55 LS
and everything but the leaky slider window.
Bright red w/ gold 2-tone, Leather Captain's Chairs
Mods: Duraliner bedliner, Bugflector II, Hide-a-hooks.
& a leeetle chrome tip on the exhaust.
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From: Clemson SC US of A
Yea, and how do you think I feel now. I bought a clear one! You can't even see it till enough bugs hit it.
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97 F-150 SC Lariat, Styleside, White over Gold, 4.6L (Windsor), Automatic, 3.55 rear end, electronic 4X4, w/ every option of Lariat and ORP packages except the 17" wheels and the 4X4 decals, MODs so far: K&N air box mod, Gibson Super Truck, clear Bugflector II, Leer TSC 600 hard cover, Bridgestone Dueler OWL ATP 265/75 R-16's, TrailMaster Invader N7 shocks, Smittybilt step bars, Ford moulded mud guards, "White-white" head lamps.
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97 F-150 SC Lariat, Styleside, White over Gold, 4.6L (Windsor), Automatic, 3.55 rear end, electronic 4X4, w/ every option of Lariat and ORP packages except the 17" wheels and the 4X4 decals, MODs so far: K&N air box mod, Gibson Super Truck, clear Bugflector II, Leer TSC 600 hard cover, Bridgestone Dueler OWL ATP 265/75 R-16's, TrailMaster Invader N7 shocks, Smittybilt step bars, Ford moulded mud guards, "White-white" head lamps.
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From: Ypsilanti, michigan
Thats funny! I noticed the same thing, it only protects the front lip from getting rocks, instead, I took a nice rock on the windshield...
Cphilip, you might consider removing yours and painting the inside of it black
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David
'99 F150 XLT SC, STYLESIDE
3.73, 4X4 ORP 5.4L, AUTO,
139wb, Medium Red Tor.,
Rhino, K&N, BugGuard,
RainGuards, Superchip
f150online sticker!!! GET ONE NOW!
Cphilip, you might consider removing yours and painting the inside of it black
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David
'99 F150 XLT SC, STYLESIDE
3.73, 4X4 ORP 5.4L, AUTO,
139wb, Medium Red Tor.,
Rhino, K&N, BugGuard,
RainGuards, Superchip
f150online sticker!!! GET ONE NOW!
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From: Charleston, SC
Another name for a bugflector is a "hood deflector." It's design is to keep small stone and bugs from hitting the hood and scratching the paint. You guys should look into the Lund Wiper Cowl. They can be puchased through JC Whitney. Anything that misses Bugflector should get repelled by the wiper cowl. I have noticed a big difference on the bugs that hit the winshield on past vehicles, and have one here waiting to install on my SuperDuty. They hide the wipers and look good too!
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2000 F-250 XLT, CC, 4x2, LWB, Auto, 3:73 LS, V-10, Pwr Tele TT, Black Clearcoat w/ Medium Graphite.
Current Mods/Accessories: Bugflector, VentVisors, Door Sill Plates, Lund Wiper Cowl, Shelf-It, Ford Tennatoy, Blue Ion Headlight Bulbs, 50 Watt Back-Up Bulbs, GTS Headlight & Taillight Covers, Alternating Headlight Flasher Kit, Clear Corner Lenses, Ford Mud Flaps, Panasonic Cassette w/ 8 Disc Changer, Pioneer GMX502 Amp w/ Two 12" Gold Series Subs, Bedliner, Omni Chrome Fender Trim, Stull Deluxe Billet Grille, Xenon Air Dam w/ 4" Round Driving Lights, Leonard Fiberglass Cab-High Cap, Westin Chrome Nerf Bars, Magnetic Fuel Saver, K&N Air Filter, Gibson Split Rear Performance Exhaust w/ 3" Slash Tips.
Future Mods/Accessories: FabTech 4" Leveling Kit & a SuperChip!
Truck Ordered 07/30
Clean & Unscheduled 10/27
[This message has been edited by Truckin4 (edited 11-02-1999).]
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2000 F-250 XLT, CC, 4x2, LWB, Auto, 3:73 LS, V-10, Pwr Tele TT, Black Clearcoat w/ Medium Graphite.
Current Mods/Accessories: Bugflector, VentVisors, Door Sill Plates, Lund Wiper Cowl, Shelf-It, Ford Tennatoy, Blue Ion Headlight Bulbs, 50 Watt Back-Up Bulbs, GTS Headlight & Taillight Covers, Alternating Headlight Flasher Kit, Clear Corner Lenses, Ford Mud Flaps, Panasonic Cassette w/ 8 Disc Changer, Pioneer GMX502 Amp w/ Two 12" Gold Series Subs, Bedliner, Omni Chrome Fender Trim, Stull Deluxe Billet Grille, Xenon Air Dam w/ 4" Round Driving Lights, Leonard Fiberglass Cab-High Cap, Westin Chrome Nerf Bars, Magnetic Fuel Saver, K&N Air Filter, Gibson Split Rear Performance Exhaust w/ 3" Slash Tips.
Future Mods/Accessories: FabTech 4" Leveling Kit & a SuperChip!
Truck Ordered 07/30
Clean & Unscheduled 10/27
[This message has been edited by Truckin4 (edited 11-02-1999).]
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From: Clemson SC US of A
Naw, its made by one of these afore mentioned companies anyway. I can't remember which one. Don't get us wrong, they do some good and look good as well. They are all about the same really.