My question is where are the best areas to put little rubber bumps on bug deflector. I ain't going to put them on paint. The bug deflectorII looks really sharp. Thanks

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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

 

put them on the bug deflector itself. I put one close to the bend in the hood and one close to edge of the hood so the bug deflector didnt hit the corner or the fender at high speeds.

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Thanks for input I just put them where you said. Do you hear alot of vibration at high speeds? Haven't been on highway yet with it thanks

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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

 

Be carefull sticking them on the shield itself. The rubber bumpers could wear a hole through the paint. The shield vibrates a lot and even rubber can damage the paint. I saw it on a friends '98. After a year and a half the rubber had worn all the way through the clear coat and base coat to the primer.

The sticky stuff won't hurt the paint. I had to replace my bug shield because it had faded so much it turned yellow. When I removed the bumpers and saw the residue it left I thought... oh *****. It took a while with some adhesive remover but I did get it off. Could not tell the bumpers were ever stuck there.

Good luck!

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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.

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You wouldn't happen to have any pics of the bug deflector would ya?

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1997 F-150 Lariat
Ext Cab Short Box
4x4 Off Road Package
3.55 Gears
265/75 R16 Uniroyal Laredo M/Ts



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Hey kkirt1 that is very interesting. I put the rubber bumps on the the very ends and in the middle. It appears that the wind will most likely cause the ends to touch where it wraps around hood because they seem most flexable. Has anyone else ever had that problem with rubber bumps wearing through paint??? Thanks for advice kkirt1

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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

 

I just ordered a new Bugdeflector II they now have colored match paint. Looking forward to putting it on.

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2001 F150 XLT
Deep Wedgewood
V6 4.2L
3.55LS
K&N filter
Remote entry
Bedliner
Captains Chairs
No mods yet

 

I've never seen the rubber bumps vibrate through the paint, but i have never removed one to see if it did. I have a bigger problem with rocks going through the paint.

 

I didn't use the rubber stops on mine and so far I haven't had any problem with the paint chipping or anything. Also DaveH I haven't noticed any more wind noise with it on compared to before I had it.

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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

 

Hey thanks stang just drove it on highway today and went between you know 60-75 and no new vibration. So thats good news thanks

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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

 

I put the bumpers on the sheild too. I haven't noticed any ill effects.

Here's my Bugflector II:




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2000 F150 XLT 4X4 Off Road 5.4L Reg. Cab 3.55

Performance Enhancemets:
K&N
WMS Velocity Tube
Gibson Sweptside

Audio Enhancements:
All of the above, plus
Sony C7000X HU
Cerwin-Vega SS2502 components(Front)
Blaupunkt PCxp573s(Rear)

Radio-delay mod

Other Enhancements:
Extang Black Max Tonneau Cover

[This message has been edited by F150Sven (edited 03-12-2001).]