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imo i dont think they are worth the money. i mean what do they do? its just 1 more piece of plastic that could break, look bad.....

 

unless your getting it soley on looks then i would suggest a TrailFX you can install with a philips screwdriver in under 5 min.

 

Comes in Black/Chrome.

RealTruck Enthusiast

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Weather Tech is the way to go! I sell a few other brands but the feedback on Weather Tech has been awsome!!!! Call me for best prices on these any many other items.

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Weather Tech is the way to go! I sell a few other brands but the feedback on Weather Tech has been awsome!!!! Call me for best prices on these any many other items.

 

 

I purchased the Weathertech and I have to admit I am not too happy with it. It looks great but it does seem to casue some vibration noise north of 70mph.

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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i mean what do they do?

 

Stop your hood from getting hit with rocks, road debris, bugs, etc.

 

Heres mine (Lund Interceptor II, I also have one on my 2000 Silverado and it has held up great) on my 08 Tahoe, Screw Driver and 10 min it was installed.

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silverbullet2005 Enthusiast

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I originally had the GM Accessories bug shield on my 2008 GMC Sierra but it came off while going through the car wash due to the way it mounts, it uses to clips which dig into the paint on your hood then the rest of it is just held by 3M tape. I took it back to the dealership and they swapped me for my chrome mirror caps. I then ordered an EGR Aerowrap bug shield which uses plastic clips which go in existing holes in the underside of the hood and screws that mount through the bug shield into the plastic clips so there is no drilling or tape to deal with. I've gone through several different car washes since about a hundered times now and the EGR shield is still attached to the truck. I also bought the EGR in channel vent visors which are awesome as well. I have had EGR bug shields and Vent Visors in the past on a few of my trucks and they have never let me down. Below are two pics of my truck with the EGR Aerowrap bug shield

 

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VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

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I originally had the GM Accessories bug shield on my 2008 GMC Sierra but it came off while going through the car wash due to the way it mounts, it uses to clips which dig into the paint on your hood then the rest of it is just held by 3M tape. I took it back to the dealership and they swapped me for my chrome mirror caps. I then ordered an EGR Aerowrap bug shield which uses plastic clips which go in existing holes in the underside of the hood and screws that mount through the bug shield into the plastic clips so there is no drilling or tape to deal with. I've gone through several different car washes since about a hundered times now and the EGR shield is still attached to the truck. I also bought the EGR in channel vent visors which are awesome as well. I have had EGR bug shields and Vent Visors in the past on a few of my trucks and they have never let me down. Below are two pics of my truck with the EGR Aerowrap bug shield

 

Yeah, but yours covers up the chrome portion of the grill that mounts to the hood. To me that looks "funny".

 

I have the GM hood deflector and it has stayed on just fine. I did uses tape under the 2 clips to protect the paint though.

 

One more thing, the smoked GM bug deflector is no where near the quality of the chrome one....the smoked one is the exact same shape, but it's not formed as rigidly, it is flimsy and "conforms" as you mount it to the hood. My chrome one holds it's shape even when not mounted. I found this very odd, but it's true.

03blackz71 Senior Enthusiast

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I had the Gm smoke deflector but didn't like how it mounted. Then for the winter monthes I got a lund deflector. I think mine looks good because I have a billet grill.

 

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And I am hoping to get it like this with in the month.

 

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silverbullet2005 Enthusiast

silverbullet2005

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VMAX2007 - Your correct in that my EGR shield wraps under the hood which covers the chrome trim. at first I didn't know if I liked that part of it or not but now I don't even notice it anymore. it was either stick with the gm shield for looks and worry about it coming off again or go with something that has flawless function and loose the chrome trim appearance. I am more worried about keeping rock chips and bugs off my hood and windshield than I am with the looks of the bug shield.

 

Oh by the way the chrome one looks kick ass on your truck with the chrome trim. at first glance it looks like it's one piece and blends in very well.

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rc51matt Enthusiast

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i have the gm chrome one and i love it and it's been on for a little over 2 yrs and never came loose

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