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MNRon
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Jun 02, 2013

Bug Deflectors

Do they really work? If I install one can I expect the windshield stays much cleaner?
  • Won't have any affect on the windshield, they're more for protecting the leading edge of the hood that gets all the hits from bugs and stone chips etc.
  • camp-n-family wrote:
    Won't have any affect on the windshield, they're more for protecting the leading edge of the hood that gets all the hits from bugs and stone chips etc.
    The correct answer.....If you want windshield protection, you will need to install the small ones on the wiper arms.
  • I have found that it reduces some of the smaller bugs but medium size splat as normal. Have one on Wifes truck as she is on highway every day. Randu
  • They cause more wind drag. My 2011 Ram has no chips on the leading edge of the hood after 25k and the windshield stays pretty bug free. Must be the design? No deflector for me.