I am about to buy a bug shield for my 2001 F150. The Lund Trident and EGR No Drill SuperGuard have caught my attention.

Do both require the use of the plastic stick on bumpers on your hood? Are there any bug shields that do not require the hood bumpers?

Any recommendations would be appreciated?

 

Yaroslow...I got the Lund Trident for the looks and it's also a bit thicker material. I don't have the plastic stick on bumpers, but if you get a shield that does, don't stick em to the truck, stick em to the back of the shield.

Good Luck


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I've got the BugFlector II. I like it. It fits great on the nose of these trucks. I did the no-drill on one on a Jeep Grand Cherokee and although a great idea, I drilled this on in the Expedition without hesitation; it's harmless and worth it.

I didn't use the little bumpers but it rubbed a little paint off at the ends, and now it's not rubbing there, but starting a little bit in the center. NOt a big deal bt I did dig up the bumpers and put 2 of them on today. (I was cleaning it and remembered I still had them)

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2000 EDDIE BAUER EXPEDITION 4x2

• Estate Green
• 5.4 ltr
• 3:55 LS rear
• Superchip!
• Airaid FIPK
• Gibson S/S Swept Side Cat Back Exhaust
• Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar
• Xenon Super White Headlights
• Tow Package
• Rear Load Leveling
• Moonroof
• Century Child Seat!
• Front Polyurethane Anti-Sway Bar Bushings ordered

-->Come share my Addiction<--

 

I just installed the Lund Trident deflector on mine last Friday. No bumpers required, no drilling required and it looks great.

 

I have the Bugflector II on mine also. I didn't mind putting the four small screws in the hood to give it extra strength. I put the little rubber bumpers on the backside of the shield like Tray said, and haven't had any rubbing problems.

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Y2K SD250 SC XLT, 4x4, 5.4L, Auto; SWB; Off Road Pkg; Towing Pkg; Torreador Red; Sliding Back Glass; Tinted Windows

Mods (minor so far):

• Westin step bars (black powdercoat)
• Bugflector II bug shield
• Pendaliner S/R bedliner
• Vent Shade Ventvisors
• GTS Slotted taillight covers

Wish List:

• Gibson SS exhaust
• Rolltop bedcover (probably Retrax)
• AirAid or K&N FIPK
• Grill guard

 

Another vote for the Lund Trident. No rubber bumpers, fits on nicely and looks great!

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1999 F-150 XLT Supercab Longbed
Black/Silver, Dark graphite interior
5.4L Automatic

Additions:
* Ford molded mud flaps from local Ford dealer
* Lund Trident bug deflector from carparts.com
* Fumoto drain plug valve from fumotovalve.com

Mods:
* Superchip from Performance Products (Mike T.)
* Borla split rear exhaust from truckperformance.com
* Airaid FIPK from f150online
* Poweraid from f150online

Mods coming soon:
* JBA Headers (Jet-Black coated) from f150online

 

I picked up the EGR and I really like it.

theone

 

I put a shield on called stampede 300 sereis.It drill's with 4 or 6 holes.It's very solid & strong.
It looks great!! $48.00 installed

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2001 Supercrew XLT 4X4
BLACK W/DARK GRAPHITE
5.4 EFI V8
17" 10 SPOKE'S
3.55 LIMITED SLIP
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
SKID PLATE'S
POWER MOONROOF
SLIDING REAR WDW.
TRAILER TOW PKG.
BED EXTENDER
CLOTH CAPTAIN'S CHAIR'S
STAINLESS STEP BAR'S
GIBSON SWEPTSIDE
WINDOW TINT
VENT VISOR'S
LINE-X-BED LINER
FORD MOLDED MUD FLAP'S
K&N FILTER
HUSKY FLOOR LINER'S
HEADLIGHT/FOG SWITCH MOD.
BFG 265/70/17 AT/KO

 

Thanks for the comments.

Ordered a Lund Trident. Will give you my impressions in a few weeks.

 

I also have the Bugflector II on my truck and I also drilled and bolted it on I think it more secure then if I would have used the plastic clips you pop in to hold it in place.

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2000 F150 XLT Reg. cab
4.6 Triton Engine
4x2 3.55 rear end gear
sliding rear window
automatic keyless entry
white styleside short box

 

I would caution anyone thinking about putting the rubber bumpers on the shield instead of the hood. If you put them on the shield you run the risk of them rubbing through the paint. A buddy of mine had it happen to his F150. The shield vibrates as you drive. Over time the bumpers will wear through the clear coat and the paint.

When you put the bumpers on the hood they can be removed and the sticky residue cleaned off. Trust me, the sticky stuff on the back of the bumpers is no match for the paint.



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Supercrew 4x4 Lariat
Solid Black , 5.4 Triton, 3.55 Limited Slip, 6750# GVWR Package, Skid Plates, Moon Roof, Sliding Rear Window, Trailer Tow - Class III, Cargo Cage, Grey Leather Captains Chairs, 6-Disc CD Changer

Mods:
305/70/16 Goodyear ATS
American Racing Atlas 16x8
Chrome Westin Steps
Flowmaster, Delta Flow 50 SI/DO
Cranked Torsion Bars 1"
Mobil 1 @ 1,000 miles

Planned:
Toneau Cover
Expedition Console Mod.

Another great Ford truck site -www.fseries.com

Truck Pictures

 

I installed the ConceptII design series available through NAPA outlets, it used the existing screw holes underneath the hood lip, no drilling or self adhesive, and a clpe pieces of sticky foam that was applied only to the underneath of the deflector itself,so it's not visible, but secure and vibration proof

 

Just bought Bugdeflector II. Should of read this before I bought it. Does this deflector vibrate and is it a good idea to put those adhesive bumps on paint. How do you get them off must ruin paint. Also anyone have paint rubbing off with this deflectors

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2001 F-150 5.4L trition,
Regular cab with 8' bed
XLT with Black Clearcoat
4x4 3.55 limited slip
factory cab steps
class III tow package
Factory ordered: 12/5
recieved: 2/22

 

So far no pait rubbing off on mine yet I put mine on last July truck had around 10,000 miles on it at the time now it has just under 25,000.