Bug guards

[iowahawkeyes06]

What are everyones thoughts on bug guards on the hood and are there any specific brands I should consider?

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[Dr_Strangelove]

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...otectors-bug-deflectors-on-your-ranger.22257/

Here's a thread to check out lots of options and what they look like. Lots of folks running AVS and Weathertech.

 

[SILK]

I got the AVS Bugflector. It sits off the hood so you're able to clean behind it. I like the super low profile ones, but was nervous of the chemistry happening behind it after half a decade of PA weather without being cleaned. Also chose it because there was no drilling involved. Reuses the rubber gasket lock clips under the hood. No issues in 3 years. It's definitely done its job keeping that vertical part of the hood protected.

EDIT: Link to the Bugflector - https://www.autoventshade.com/bugflector/2019/ford/ranger

 

[mtbikernate]

I got the AVS Bugflector. It sits off the hood so you're able to clean behind it. I like the super low profile ones, but was nervous of the chemistry happening behind it after half a decade of PA weather without being cleaned. Also chose it because there was no drilling involved. Reuses the rubber gasket lock clips under the hood. No issues in 3 years. It's definitely done its job keeping that vertical part of the hood protected.

EDIT: Link to the Bugflector - https://www.autoventshade.com/bugflector/2019/ford/ranger

yup, I have this one. got mine from Ford with my points.

I'm not sure that I believe it deflects bugs over the windshield, but it does protect the leading edge of the hood from chips and bug impacts (some beetles can chip the paint).

 

[SKULLZONE]

What are everyones thoughts on bug guards on the hood and are there any specific brands I should consider?

I have the Ford OEM shield and it looks great and is very sturdy.

 

[thejeg]

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...-deflector-for-ford-ranger-with-photos.24870/

 

[GhostStrykre]

I got the AVS Bugflector. It sits off the hood so you're able to clean behind it. I like the super low profile ones, but was nervous of the chemistry happening behind it after half a decade of PA weather without being cleaned. Also chose it because there was no drilling involved. Reuses the rubber gasket lock clips under the hood. No issues in 3 years. It's definitely done its job keeping that vertical part of the hood protected.

EDIT: Link to the Bugflector - https://www.autoventshade.com/bugflector/2019/ford/ranger

1) i have a couple rock chips on the front of my hood, this probably would have prevented that.. so i should probably get this.

2) got daym i love the color on your truck. i got an all black and that's perfectly okay, but i wish i got something like this! beautiful

 

[SILK]

2) got daym i love the color on your truck. i got an all black and that's perfectly okay, but i wish i got something like this! beautiful

Thx mate. The color and the 301A package are the two reasons I haven't taken the dealer up on their request to buy my truck back for $10k more than what I paid for it in 2020. A Ranger with the same packages and similar miles is $40k+ used at this point. No thanks.

 

[Scottlane1171]

Weathertech hands down makes the best hood guard.

 

[DeerSlayer]

Weathertech! bug guard, mudflaps, and window visors,floor mats and the work box is weathertech.

 

[Grumpaw]

Weathertech! bug guard, mudflaps, and window visors,floor mats and the work box is weathertech.

Same for Truck, less the box. Their USA made items are second to none....visors are outsourced, but made in Germany.
We will all have our opinions, so just read thru the posts and pick what makes you comfortable. Honestly, all the brands we've indicated are good products.

 

[iowahawkeyes06]

I got the AVS Bugflector. It sits off the hood so you're able to clean behind it. I like the super low profile ones, but was nervous of the chemistry happening behind it after half a decade of PA weather without being cleaned. Also chose it because there was no drilling involved. Reuses the rubber gasket lock clips under the hood. No issues in 3 years. It's definitely done its job keeping that vertical part of the hood protected.

EDIT: Link to the Bugflector - https://www.autoventshade.com/bugflector/2019/ford/ranger

Love the look of your ranger! And thanks for advice!

 

[iowahawkeyes06]

I have the WeatherTech visor and works great. Uses existing rubber gasket lock clips under the hood too. View attachment 201197

Thank you. Can I ask where you got the Yellow brackets on your grill?

 

[Michael7571]

Thank you. Can I ask where you got the Yellow brackets on your grill?

I have the Splash package, you get the orange nostrils, orange decal and orange stitching on the steering wheel and seats.

 

[Canadian Ranger]

I've got the AVS Aeroskin II. It was the only deflector I found that adds to the look of a vehicle and not deter from it.

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