I have been ordered to buy a "bug deflector"

[Kevin_D]

Can we get a pic of the Mopar one? Im curious what it looks like actually installed

In the wild…

Kevin

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[Kevin_D]

What did you use and on the whole front edge, or just those spots where the deflector bumpers hit?

I had a clear-bra applied.

Kevin

 

[WanderingJ]

Im liking the jeep deflector. Doesn't actually look bad on there. For rubber bumpers, I ended up only putting on three out of the 4, on the hood, though I put the wrong ones on the left and right edge. Used the larger size bumper since it fit fine.

 

[Alpine Warthog]

Lighted
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07Q...d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWwp13NParams

Does anybody have this ?

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Does anybody have this ?

Not me, but I think it's cool and not that much more expensive than the MOPAR one - without lights.

 

[azmojave]

Lighted
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07Q...d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWwp13NParams

Looks like I posted one for a JK, although it shows a pic of a JL. Here’s a different one for the JT
Auto Ventshade [AVS] Aeroskin Lightshield Hood Protector | 2020 - 2023 Jeep Gladiator, 2018 - 2023 Jeep Wrangler JL (2-Door & 4-Door), Textured Black, 1 pc | 753156
https://a.co/d/ijHGhbI

 

[Max-t]

Has anyone found one for a Mojave?

 

[Green_Gladiator]

Has anyone found one for a Mojave?

This one fits the Mojave .. Not sure about any of the others
Bushwacker Trail Armor Hood Guard | 1-Piece, Black, Textured Finish | Part #14093

 

[azmojave]

Has anyone found one for a Mojave?

https://realtruck.com/p/bushwacker-trail-armor-hood-guard/bus-14093/

I would get one, but I don’t want to deflect air away from my fake hood scoop ?

 

[ShadowsPapa]

https://realtruck.com/p/bushwacker-trail-armor-hood-guard/bus-14093/

I would get one, but I don’t want to deflect air away from my fake hood scoop ?

Dunno why they didn't make it functional.....This one scooped up the bugs so they'd not hit the windshield. The proof was evident every time you opened the hood and looked at the air filter tub - full of bugs.

 

[Dakotaz]

Has anyone found one for a Mojave?

I bought this one for my Mojave back in February 2022. It is the Mopar one.

82215367AB

Front Air Deflector

$89.10

1

$89.10

 

[Max-t]

https://realtruck.com/p/bushwacker-trail-armor-hood-guard/bus-14093/

I would get one, but I don’t want to deflect air away from my fake hood scoop ?

The reviews on that are 50/50 on it fitting and fitting right. A buddy got one on his rubi and he said it quoted the wind and successfully deflected stuff. He also claims a small mpg/e range increase. He is a bit of a hyper miler

 

[ShadowsPapa]

He also claims a small mpg/e range increase. He is a bit of a hyper miler

Now that's a hoot. Better range with a device that interrupts smooth air flow.
Frankly it doesn't look that much different from the MOPAR piece - maybe a bit more of a radical radius upward, but not by much.
Wonder if that one is wind tunnel tested, or if they used a computer aid to design it. Studies have found that the more upright, and taller they are, the worse they are for working.

 

[Max-t]

Now that's a hoot. Better range with a device that interrupts smooth air flow.
Frankly it doesn't look that much different from the MOPAR piece - maybe a bit more of a radical radius upward, but not by much.
Wonder if that one is wind tunnel tested, or if they used a computer aid to design it. Studies have found that the more upright, and taller they are, the worse they are for working.

Yea smooth airflow over an suv isn’t really a thing. Cars just can’t be practically built for people to face forward with a windshield.
If it does quiet noise maybe it is a thing? Looks like Canada did research and says no. It hurts But it’s only a thing when you hit aerodynamic drag relevant speeds.

It’s no moronic roof top tent anyway. Why not just pull a trailer everywhere. Less impactful to drive and mpg.

This is an ancient thread someone dug up…
I thought I’d get tons of rock dings on the front edge, but so far nothing. Just windshield chips.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Yea smooth airflow over an suv isn’t really a thing. Cars just can’t be practically built for people to face forward with a windshield.
If it does quiet noise maybe it is a thing? Looks like Canada did research and says no. It hurts But it’s only a thing when you hit aerodynamic drag relevant speeds.

It’s no moronic roof top tent anyway. Why not just pull a trailer everywhere. Less impactful to drive and mpg.

This is an ancient thread someone dug up…
I thought I’d get tons of rock dings on the front edge, but so far nothing. Just windshield chips.

You can't just pull a trailer everywhere. Not practical, and really - just as much if not more impact. Try pulling your fishing boat, a car hauler, or other things and a camper, too.
Good reasons to have RTTs and racks. Some of course do it to impress, some (most) actually use them. If I didn't do the truck tent thing, I'd need a RTT type setup for my uses.

Funny, last speed records have been set with people facing forward and a windshield and some of the lowest drag vehicles out there have windshields with drivers facing forward.

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