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siume99 Enthusiast

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I love my Lund Interceptor bug guard.  At the very outside edges of the guard I can see a hint of my headlights.  It is nice to see when my headlights are on...........during the day (I thought I'd nip that smart remark before it got started)  :D  I think taillights are important to have on during the dawn/dusk/light overcast/fog.  

 

I have a question about a modification I'm planning on doing.  Is it wise to drill a few tiny holes on the underside of the guard?  I was thinking 1/16" or 1/8" holes in the middle.  My driveway slopes under our house, so anytime it rains or I wash my truck water collects in the guard.  Then when I open my hood, it pours out on both sides!   :angry: :thumbs: With snow and winter coming, I see this a  potential problem.  I'd like the water to find its way out before it freezes.  Any ideas are welcome.

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My Lund has rather large openings at the bottom where the headlights meet the grille on each side and it doesn't seem to collect water. I sure don't think a few holes in the middle would hurt.

MountaineerTom Senior Enthusiast

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I've seen some bugsheilds that say any modification or drilling will void the warrenty.  You your concerned about the warrenty, then I wouldn't do it.

 

Now that that has been said, I would probably do it my self if I was in your situation.  :thumbs:

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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I have the lund on my truck and it made it through last winter (temps in the minus) fine.  No problems with the bug guard

chevy4x4trucks Senior Enthusiast

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I have the lund on my truck and it made it through last winter (temps in the minus) fine.  No problems with the bug guard

do you have it on there now w/ the brushbar?  Cuz, my hood keeps getting dingers

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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yep its a tight fit but it works

 

The grill guard did rub off some black paint so i put a small strip of foam between the guard and the bug shield

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