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So I picked up a couple of OEM accessories yesterday to improve the look of my truck.

 

Rear Tailgate Spoiler - not permanently installed yet, but WAY better than the cheapo original that was on there before.

 

Hood Deflector "visor" - not sure I like the look of this one...

 

I was hoping for something a bit more angular, not following the rounded hood line quite so much. I do not mind the way it "hugs" the hood right to left, I just wish it turned up slightly as it comes up. Not sure if I'm explaining that right, but that's what I think I've seen on other trucks.

 

So, I assume the one I am after may be an after-market unit. Does anyone have a photo (specific to the 2006 or similar model year would be preferred)? And if they are after-market, where did you source them?

 

Thanks in advance.

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nootron69 Enthusiast

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So I picked up a couple of OEM accessories yesterday to improve the look of my truck.

 

Rear Tailgate Spoiler - not permanently installed yet, but WAY better than the cheapo original that was on there before.

 

Hood Deflector "visor" - not sure I like the look of this one...

 

I was hoping for something a bit more angular, not following the rounded hood line quite so much. I do not mind the way it "hugs" the hood right to left, I just wish it turned up slightly as it comes up. Not sure if I'm explaining that right, but that's what I think I've seen on other trucks.

 

So, I assume the one I am after may be an after-market unit. Does anyone have a photo (specific to the 2006 or similar model year would be preferred)? And if they are after-market, where did you source them?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

I am thinking that on your truck it looks good. It seems to be the opinion of a lot of 900 series truck owners that bug deflectors don't look so well, and to be honest, I haven't seen any that are complementary to the nbs. I wouldn't worry so much about the flared up look. Prior to my Sierra All Terrain, I had a 2001 Dodge 360 ext cab, and all I could find for bug shields were flared up, and I thought they didn't look good at all. The way yours conforms to the hood makes it look natural, not gawdy, and the smoke look looks good with the white paint. How does the rear tailgate spoiler look? Got a pic? BTW, if I have a pic of my old ungodly upturned bug deflector on my dodge I will post it, and I promise you will be in love with yours if you see it! BLECH!

GMCanuck Enthusiast

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Thanks Man,

 

I don't think mine looks horrible - I was just hoping to have something to get away from the "smooth" look.

 

To be honest, I've always been a Bow-tie Guy, and when looking to replace my '86 Silverado, I was really hoping I would find another Silverado - since I tend to like the angular look of their front ends a bit better than the Sierras (I know they are the same truck). Unfortunately, I could not find seomthing I wanted to buy. And when I saw this one (a fully loaded Nevada Edition) I made te switch - and I love the truck. And to be honest, the more "rounded" front end is growing on me...

 

As for the tailgate spoiler, it's not installed yet (I need the dealer to install the press nuts (or whatever they're called) in the tailgate, but the "dry fit" looked good. MUCH better than the the original one. I expect to have it installed later this week - I'll pst a pic.

 

Thanks again.

welscher08 Enthusiast

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Check out Lund if you want the 'flared' look. I put a Lund Interceptor II deflector on mine this summer and at first didn't like the look of it, but it has grown on me, I love it from inside the cab, and it looks great outside to. I just had to get used to how it sticks out slightly to protect your fenders as well, but i think it has the 'flared' look your speaking off. The picture on their website isn't good, but maybe you can find one on another or see one at a local parts store. It was around $70 I think, but someone bought it for me so i am not sure on the price.

 

http://www.lundlook.com/PartDetail.aspx?pa...amp;catcode=LUN

nootron69 Enthusiast

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Check out Lund if you want the 'flared' look. I put a Lund Interceptor II deflector on mine this summer and at first didn't like the look of it, but it has grown on me, I love it from inside the cab, and it looks great outside to. I just had to get used to how it sticks out slightly to protect your fenders as well, but i think it has the 'flared' look your speaking off. The picture on their website isn't good, but maybe you can find one on another or see one at a local parts store. It was around $70 I think, but someone bought it for me so i am not sure on the price.

 

http://www.lundlook.com/PartDetail.aspx?pa...amp;catcode=LUN

 

That is a nice square look without getting insane with a flare!

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If I could find my darn camera which I have somehow misplaced I could take a picture. I might have some on my work computer though that shows it. I will look tomorrow.

takevin Senior Enthusiast

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Rear Tailgate Spoiler - not permanently installed yet, but WAY better than the cheapo original that was on there before.

 

What kind did you get?

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Rear Tailgate Spoiler - not permanently installed yet, but WAY better than the cheapo original that was on there before.

 

What kind did you get?

 

I picked it up at the dealer, so it is a geniune GM part. It's black plastic, and has a wide, flat top - looks kinda like a step. It actually gets screwed into factory holes in the tailgate, as opposed to simple 2-sided tape. Plastic stuff taped to a vehicle in our climate tends to shrink when the cold winters hit. The tape eventually fails.

 

I'll try and remember to take a photo of the "dry-fit" tonight and post it.

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I have a pic i took this fall that shows the bug deflector somewhat, but cannot think of the website to upload to, to resize it then put on here...someone remind me and i will put that pic up. Thanks guys.

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I have a pic i took this fall that shows the bug deflector somewhat, but cannot think of the website to upload to, to resize it then put on here...someone remind me and i will put that pic up. Thanks guys.

 

Photobucket if you got an account. If not email to me and I will post it for you from my photobucket account.... or I believe you can do it directly in a reply... look at the bottom right corner of the "reply box" you should see "Browse" and next to it a green button called UPLOAD

 

either way... [email protected]

GMCanuck Enthusiast

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Thanks for the photos, but aside from making me a touch jealous, they really do not help me out - since your ride is a Silverado, with a significantly different (and more attractive (to me)) hood, fender and clip design. The lines are more angular, and kind of "scowling", where the Sierra is softer and more rounded. I was trying to get some of that "angular" look accented on the Sierra, but I suspect I may not be able to accomplish this.

 

Oh well, I still like my truck. :D

 

Thanks again.

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So finally got the spoiler installed. I actually needed to take it to the dealer to have the nuts installed in the tailgate, so they did the whole thing for me. And since they had originally told me "all hardware was included", they gave me the fasteners free of charge (approx. $40) and installed the whole thing for a mere $30. :lol:

 

Attached are some photos. I avoided overall shots to avoid showing how FILTHY the truck is. I'm still getting used to the bug deflector, but I love the spoiler - compared to what was there before.

 

Now just to get the spray-on bed liner and bed side rails...

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