I am in the market for a bugshield for my 99 F-150 Sport XLT Extended Cab Flareside and Im not sure what direction I should go. I am planning on eventually giving this truck a sporty look, so I want something low profile but something that isn't going to ruin my hood in the process. If there is a brand/type that you really like let me know and tell me why. Also, if there is a type that didn't work out for you and you recommend I not use it I'm all ears as well. Thanks for the info Im sure I'll soon be getting....

 

I have a LUND Interceptor on my 99F150 and on my wifes 97 EXPY. I think that it's one of the best looking on the market. Low profile, and it wraps around the corners a little too. Good Luck.

 

I have the Ford bugshiled on mine. It is relatively close to the truck, and looks great. I install many of these. They install without drilling any holes, and they have 4 little "bumpers" that keep it off the hood.

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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, Kenwood 10-disk cd changer, Kenwood am/fm cassette head unit, Ford bugshield, Chrome Grizzly Wrap Around Push Bar with 2 KC 100w Daylighters, Ventshades, Ford bedliner, Lund Premier tonneau cover, 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 had a Ford bug deflector on my truck. It did look great; however, it cracked right down the middle last winter so it became history. Now I have a Lund X-Terminator. It is extremely low profile, has the 4 bumper thingies( I only used 2 on the ends to keep them from hitting the hood) and it looks great. i think it looks better than the Ford deflector or the Interceptor but that is just my opinion. I got it from Summit for $40.

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97 F-150 S/C 4x4 ORP XLT 4.6 K&N , Flowmaster w/dual tailpipes, Bosch+4 plugs,Ford 9mm wires,Superchip.Patriot fiberglass toneau cover, Westin chrome step bars. Rear seat lift 4".
Kenwood 4011 stereo, USAcoustics 2150 amp, Profile electronic 3 way crossover, 2 10" IDQ DVC's.

FUTURE STEREO MODS:
Memphis components in front, Pioneer 3ways in rear, amp for the components, and a cd changer.

FUTURE PERFORMANCE MODS:
4.10 gears, Edlebrock shocks, supercharger, Airaid, power pulleys.

OTHER FUTURE MODS:
Ram Air hood w/functional ram air, suspension lift, 16.5" polished wheels, 35" tires, and sunroof.

 

Wolvrin,

Can you post some close up pictures? Thanks!

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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.
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I have the GTS Omnigard SE, and like it a lot. Very low profile. Went through the winter without breaking, and so far hasn't scratched easily. Click on "Ford Toys" in my signature for pics.

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Mod Highlights: Window tint, light covers, Linex bedliner, ARE LSII lid, and a Flowmaster cat-back exhaust kit.
Wish list: K&N FIPK, Belltech 3/4 drop, rear sway bar, SuperChip, and a front bumper cover.
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I ordered the Omniguard carbon fiber for mine.

Like that CF look and the omniguard looks quite good.

 

Lund intercepter is outstanding, mounts in factory pre-drilled holes perfectly, in less than 3 minutes.Fits perfect and stays away from the hood so you can clean.Truck performance has it for $49, looks awesome.GOOD LUCK

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01 supercrew,4x2,all black,5.4,captains chairs,355 ltd slip,trailer tow grp,remote keyless entry.
(MODS)gibson supertruck,K&N,expy console,lund intercepter,A.R.E LSII hard tonneau,tinted windows,E&G classics mesh speed grill,mud gaurds,ford seat covers, bed liner.

 

I bought my dad the Lund for his *gasp* Toyota Tundra. I mounted it for him too. I think that this one shakes around a bit too much. Depends on what you like. I don't really like the loose looking ones.

Enjoy no matter what.

I am also getting the carbon fiber window vent guards.

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1997 F150 SC, SB, 5.4, offroad, K & N, Westin Nerf bars, trudual exhaust with Super turbos, Power Slider, Power sunroof, bug shield, window visors, black outs, door edge moldings, black, grey, bench seat towing package etc.

 

I have a Magnum Deflecta Shield. It's nice. Fits in pre-stamped holes. Has four rubber bumpers which stick on the hood.

Lund Industries manufactures the Deflecta Shield. www.Deflecta.com

RCL



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2000 XLT 4.6 V8 5speed 4x4 RC SB Amazon Green

 

Triton46,

I don't have a digital camera, but I do have scanner. So if I can find some time in my busy schedule I will take some closeup pictures and post them.

 

Thanks for all the valuable advice you have all given. Alot of you referred to the little rubber "bumpers" that keep the shield from rubbing the hood, but I've heard that those fall off easily all the time. Is this just non-sense? I think Im leaning towards the Lund or the Omni SE right now. Again, thanks for all the advice. I will post some pics of my truck as soon as I install my Gibson Super Truck today.

 

99F150Sport....I have the Lund on my 99 also, fits great, not shaking, very easy installation.

I do have a digicam, would you like a pic of it???? I can get one tomorrow (Friday) when it is home from the dealer service dept.

 

Well I'm another one with the Ford bug guard and I love it. As for the rubber bumps falling off, mine are as solid as the day I installed them. But then mines only 10 months old. Just be sure to clean the area with rubbing alcohol very good before you apply. You want as clean a surface as possible with no wax on it.


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1999 Lariat SuperCab Flareside, Amazon Green with Silver trim, 5.4L, 4x2, 4 wheel disc/ABS, 3.55 limited slip, towing package, fog lamps, sliding rear window, captains chairs, keyless entry with alarm, spray-on bed liner, bug guard, and K&N. http://www.csc.calpoly.edu/~bfriesen/truck.html

 

I just installed the Ford wrap around shield. I really like the look and the installation took only about 15 minutes. It seems to be sturdy and I like the low profile look.

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Brian
1999 F-150 Lariat Supercab
Styleside, 4.6V8, 4W-ABS,
Gatorback liner, Nerf rails
Green and Gold - Go STARS!