bug/ stone deflector

[iron_786]

when i bought the truck new i installed an avs bug and stone deflector..  it came with a 2 sided tape instead of the screw in thru the underside system that i have become used too.... anyhow 5 years later.. after coming loose several times on the hwy and flappping like a bird well i'm trying to get over to the side of the road to repair it... ive replaced the 2 sided tape being carefull to remove any wax on the paint for good adhesion... this system just sucks! especially on rainy days at hwy speeds..  i wannna go back to the old screw in method.. does anyone know if theres such a piece available for a 2018 silverado?  what brand? / model?  thnks

[CamGTP]

I have a weather tech bug deflector, it uses push pins or whatever from the bottom side. Been on the truck for 5 years now, no issues at all.

 

It's never going to a perfect fit but it works just fine. Just never grab the deflector when you close the hood, I just grab the hook in the center and give a good yank to close the hood.

Edited September 11, 2023 by CamGTP

[iron_786]

any other brands other then avs and weathertech making this for my model year 18? weathertech seems a bit bulky...   preferably one that screws in

[mikeyk101]

Not sure which AVS deflector you got as they have several. But I put the Bugflector II which I put on my 2016 shortly after buying it so over 7 years ago. It attaches with fasteners. It is just as solid as it was after installation. I did lose a couple of the mini clear bumpers but AVS sent me replacements for free when I contacted them. I have been using AVS deflectors for many years now and a happy customer.

 

https://www.autoventshade.com/bugflector-ii/2016/chevrolet/silverado-1500

 

Install instructions

 

https://www.autoventshade.com/images/ePIM/original/AVSBF119.pdf

Edited September 20, 2023 by mikeyk101

[MikeBMW]

I went with this AVS deflector.