I just bought some Profile Windstream Side Window Deflectors for my truck. They really look good on my regular cab and are the perfect compliment to the Ford front bug deflector. I would have never used the drill in ones, but I do wonder about their longevity (especially since I put them in during winter). Can you share your experiences with side window deflectors? Please mention what type, style, and stick on or drill in.

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The Truck: 1997 Black F-150 Flareside. Regular Cab ORP and Towing Package
The Mods: K&N Filter, Eurolid Hard Tonneau, Profile Windstream Side Deflectors and Ford Bug Deflector.
The Site:
Triton's 4.6 Liter Web Page
www.mindspring.com/~acbradley/index.html

 

Those looking for window deflecters might want to investigate the McNeil Weathertech's. They fit in the window channel itself without impeding travel. Snazzy. I'm real happy with the ones I have and believe there are others on this site who are satisfied with the product.

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Ben Mc.----'99 XLT 5.4 SC SB ORP Dk. Red/Dk. Grey----Fact. Cab Steps/Tonneau/Slider----Straight Duals, Superchip, Airaid/KN (non-sag), Ungo Autostart/Keyless Remote, Prime Designs Air/Bug Deflector, Weathertech Wind/Rain Deflecters----PPI 4240 Amp,McIntosh 6x9's w/crossovers front, Polk DB 5.25's rear---Tuessssdayyyy Affffternoooooon----gotta love it!

 

Mine came from Meijer and installed without incident. They lasted well and looked great at trade (3 years old).

Only one complaint: Despite the appearance of being able to channel water away from the window, they dripped into the truck where the stock door/window did not.

All looks, no function.

I am not planning on installing them on my new truck.

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"00" XLT SC 5.4 7700 4x4 SB repeat buyer

 

I usually install the Ford ones (ventshade), and have seen no problems with them. If it was real cold you might want to warm up the area with a hair dryer or heat gun. It will make the adhesive adhere quicker, better. In the cold is allright, the adhesive will take a little longer to gain the adhesion as warm weather installations.

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1997 F-150, 4.6, automatic, Dark Toreador Red, Supercab, Flareside, 4X4 Off-Road, Towing Package, Ford hvy dty rubber floor mats, Chrome Grizzly Wrap Around Push Bar with 2 KC 100w Daylighters, Ventshades, Ford bedliner, cab and bed professionally undercoated, Code Alarm Sure Start RVS remote starter, Ford alarm, Realistic CB with Wilson Little Wil antenna and Astatic power mic, ported MAF sensor, and Lots of TLC!! (Besides being an F-150 nut, I am a Ford auto technician.)

 

I have Auto Ventshades on my truck also.My truck is a 4x4 Supercab With all( but the rear slider) windows having the A.V.S. I love the l@@k, plus I`ve had no problems at all. And I have the Carbon Fiber Headlight covers + rear tailites slots too by A.V.S. The door sills are protected by A.V.S. plastic covers also. (Even the third door) I hope this helps you!!!!.....LARIAT1

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Red/Silver LARIAT, SC,Flareside 4x4 ORP,Tow Pack.,A.R.E Fg. Bedcover,3.55LS,4.6L,Auto,Spiltfire Platinum 3 Sparkplugs,New Motorcraft Drive Belt,K&N Airfilter W/Mod.Factory Airbox,Tornado Air Man., Velocity Tube,Custom Dual Exhaust W/20`` Chrome Tips,AVS Window Shades & Door Sills & Tail Lite Slots,GTS Carbon Fiber Headlite Covers,FORD 2-Piece Bra, Tinted Windows, Pendaliner Tailgate(Inner)Cover,Ford Security System W/Motion Alarm, Foglites Works W/Brites On, FORD #1 TRUCK Under Glass On Front Bumper,A/TS Goodyear Tires,Perfomance Fiction Carbon Metallic Disc Brake Pads, Owens Fg. Step Boards,55 Watt (Replacement) Backup Lites,Pilot 55 Watt Back up Lites On Hitch Under Truck. This is LARIAT 1... IN The Great State Of Indiana..........http://hometown.aol.com/terrylariat1...page/auto.html

 

I hunt with a guy who has the stick on type (forgot which brand)on his Nissan truck. This truck is constantly in the woods on small roads and firelanes with branches striking the truck. He has had this truck for 6 years and the visors have never come loose or even cracked or broken. I had the Auto Ventshades on my 97 F-150 for about a year and had no problems with them either. That 3M tape sticks better than super glue. Better get them on straight the first time.

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99.5 4x4 S/C Lariat, ORP, Flairside,5.4l 3.73 rear, oxford white, 4 wheel disc, 4 wheel ABS,factory nerf bars, 6 disc changer, keyless entry

To mod or not to mod....that is the question!

 

Triton 46, I have the same shades, Profile. Been on for over a year, no problems.

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98 Nascar Edition, Superchip, Airaid, Flowmaster 70 series, bedliner, in bed tool box, Profile bug deflector and window vents, Class III receiver hitch.

 

So far so good with the wind deflectors, I did find that there was a small 1/2" section I hadnt stuck down securely on the end. I pushed it down but it wont secure. What could I use besides glue to stick that one end down?

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The Truck: 1997 Black F-150 Flareside. Regular Cab ORP and Towing Package
The Mods: K&N Filter, Eurolid Hard Tonneau, Profile Windstream Side Deflectors and Ford Bug Deflector.
The Site:
Triton's 4.6 Liter Web Page
www.mindspring.com/~acbradley/index.html

 

I have a question,

Do these things really "do" anything, or do they just look good?

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BLK 2000 F150 XLT 4X4 SuperCab SB, Shift-on-the-fly, 5.4L, 4R70W, 3.55 LS, 4-Wheel disc/ABS, ORP, Keyless, PWR Seat, Slider, Soft tonneau, Cab steps.
MODS: Rhino, Molded flaps

 

Triton46, try emblem tape ..its a 3x3 sheet of double sided moulding tape you can cut to shape. I used it hold my Ford emblem to my new billet grill. No problemo so far.
Wal- Mart has it.

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1997 F-150 Flareside SC K&N, Magnaflow muffler, Air Box mods,Soft Tonneau