window deflectors , Yes or No ?

[Deemo]

Just ordered some Rugged Ridge window deflectors in matte black and thinking i might be pep boying out my truck by installing these , any one have these or any others installed and would like to post up some pics ? Whats your opinion ? i know its my truck and if i like em' who cares right?

https://ruggedridge.com/p/rugged-ridge-tape-on-window-rain-deflectors/v/jeep/gladiator/2022/

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[olegs]

I have them and love them.

The in channel ones have a much better appearance than the tape ons.

They might stay on better too.

 

[BUZZHEAD]

I have the dark smoked ones ,that do the purpose of blocking rain when the window is cracked.

 

[cuellar13]

I'd do it if you're a smoker who smokes when you drive. Other than that, I don't know why anyone would roll down their windows when it's raining. IMO, they look "auto parts store" custom. But it's your ride, so do what you want!

 

[kevman65]

Yes, I have them. I can leave windows cracked while JT is parked in the hot sun on black asphalt. Lets some of the heat vent out. Also good for when it rains and you can crack the windows and not get rain inside.

 

[Rahkmalla]

i just don't understand the point of them if you're not a smoker... or one of those people running the original cabin air filter at 60k miles because you think cabin air filter replacement is a service department scam and can't figure out why your truck feels so stuffy with the windows all the way up.

 

[IamPro2A]

Yes, I have them. I can leave windows cracked while JT is parked in the hot sun on black asphalt. Lets some of the heat vent out. Also good for when it rains and you can crack the windows and not get rain inside.

^^^ This ^^^

 

[ShadowsPapa]

i just don't understand the point of them if you're not a smoker... or one of those people running the original cabin air filter at 60k miles because you think cabin air filter replacement is a service department scam and can't figure out why your truck feels so stuffy with the windows all the way up.

Around here you want to leave windows down just a bit in the summer - unless you like to bake or like anything in the truck to bake. It gets so hot and humid............. There are times you also just like fresh air.
If you have kids and get back to the vehicle after a day at the fair or Adventureland and the sun has been baking that greenhouse with the windows up all day long..... you'd wish you had left the windows down a bit.

If ya don't like 'em or can't figure it out, don't buy them.

 

[kevman65]

^^^ This ^^^

Have you had any trouble with your in channel AVS vents?

I have used their product on several vehicles and at the time they advised me to NOT get the in channel. Something about tolerances of window seals being so varied that either the piece fell out or the windows wouldn't close all the way.

 

[j.o.y.ride]

yes if you're a teen smoker in 1998

 

[sass JT]

I have the avs non in channel. I really like them. The other day had light rain while driving. I cracked my windows to enjoy the cool and the smell of fresh rain.

honestly, it’s a mod that’s a personal choice. My rig is built the way I want it… not for others. Like it or not. That’s my opinion.

 

[IamPro2A]

Have you had any trouble with your in channel AVS vents?

I have used their product on several vehicles and at the time they advised me to NOT get the in channel. Something about tolerances of window seals being so varied that either the piece fell out or the windows wouldn't close all the way.

The in-channel ones for the JL/JT have a tiny strip of double-sided tape that is supposed to stick to the inside of the channel to fix that problem. The only issue I have had was one of the rears had the tape on the glass side instead of the channel side. Had to peel it off and buy some 1/4" 3M.

 

[BrentMG]

i just don't understand the point of them if you're not a smoker... or one of those people running the original cabin air filter at 60k miles because you think cabin air filter replacement is a service department scam and can't figure out why your truck feels so stuffy with the windows all the way up.

I've been thinking about them. I have to exercise in the mornings for work and I'm not returning home to shower and change. If it rains it will help keep my inside from smelling pretty awful.

 

[BaliMawr]

I HATED these trashy looking things for like 30 years… until I got a used truck that had them. BRILLIANT for leaving the windows cracked while parked at work all day. That is their real selling point.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I HATED these trashy looking things for like 30 years… until I got a used truck that had them. BRILLIANT for leaving the windows cracked while parked at work all day. That is their real selling point.

My vehicles used to sit outside in the sun while I worked 9 hour days. And when one of our popcorn storms came up, the boss would see me running outside to run the windows up. 30 minutes later, sun is out, it's 100 degrees again, back out I go to run windows down a bit.
And if it does get wet inside, then the windows all steam up later.
One reason for the louvers on my rear window and quarter windows on my car, other than the looks, is the practical part. The car is a greenhouse otherwise.
There's many times I have thought of having these things. When the air temp and humidity meet.........
I wish we'd had those on our vehicles when the kids were younger. Putting a couple young boys into a car that's 110 degrees inside ain't fun.

It's your vehicle, you live with it, you drive it, you deal with your weather, no one else does.

Frankly, their dark color on certain color Jeeps - like red or blue, or even white, just for examples, it's a neat accent. Breaks things up.

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