Here's Why You Should NEVER Buy A BUG DEFLECTOR! (Because You Just Might LIKE IT!!)
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- Here's Why You Should NEVER Buy A BUG DEFLECTOR! (Because you just might LIKE IT!)
I Think I RUINED My TRUCK - It's Done. What do you think?!
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Again with the click baity title. Are we in 2011?
In Florida, window visors are a must & I have had them on my last 3 vehicles. Allows the car to be vented sitting in the hot Florida sun without any rain coming in. Although, small drawbacks are bugs occasionally getting in & people using leaf blowers around the car can make a mess inside, but I wouldn't have a vehicle without them. Just got a bug deflector, mainly for looks.
Your truck looks much better now. You’ve smoothed the boxy look out. I’ve been using window shades since the 70’s when stainless steel was the “in-thing.” I’ve always added the shades I installed them on my 1998 zR2, 1500hd 4 door and most recent my 2011 Denali YukonXL. You keep your vehicles in great shape and looking great. 👍
Your suburban look ABSOLUTELY beautiful i love how its in great condition .
I used to drive a 1995 K1500 as the parts delivery truck with the same deflectors. The rain guards are sure nice on a hot but rainy day. The one thing I still kind of like that you're missing is the big sun visor - but the one I remember was pretty noisy.
Hey Jimmy, I am a Grand Paw and I have had Vent Shade brand (bug and window deflectors) on my 99 Yukon for 15 years. Mine go over the window. Love your Truck and Channel. Keep up the great work for us OBS'ers out here!
Glad I stopped by, I was looking for a front bug deflector for my 04 gmc yukon xl but I'm really liking the side window deflectors on yours. I appreciate your video and review. Thanks.
Your Suburban looks great. Nice and clean. 🇺🇸
Expectations: He broke his truck and it’s un-drivable.
Reality: Product review...
😂😂🤣 not hatin’ just sayin’
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Hahah never been so early. The deflector is a life saver when it comes to rock chips.
Awesome, Jimmy! Looks just like mine, same color too.
I am just watching your vids for the first time, and boy are we cut from the same cloth. I very much have the same taste of subtle upgrades that enhance a vehicle without dramatic changes and cost. Great videos!
This is a sweet suburban! You do a great job of keeping it up
Thanks!
You just need a bigger parts cannon !
I bought my 1992 chevy with the window deflectors and the bug guard on front. They both seem thicker than yours and are wider but I have no idea where they were purchased or installed. But I must say I love them. This is the first truck that I've had them on.
Did that to my 94 gmc k1500 within about 2 months. Also did fender flares and recently upgraded the mirrors. It looks great.
Good to see a great and honest review......before buying something for my 1995 Chevy Silverado 1500. Checking out Westin Wade hood deflector and wondering how that compares. Thanks
Mine are on a Dodge Nitro and they are Wade by Weston made in California. They are the in channel type don't like the stick- on type. I trimmed my corners with my Dremel tool smooth operating now
Your Suburban looks great! These trucks are a classic and are very handsome trucks. I have a love for squared off 90s suvs like my 98 Grand Cherokee.
Only had one truck with deflector on it. Was on there over ten years. Ruined the paint down deep in there where I couldn't wash well. Also had a small rock chip in the windshield. You can't win. Run what you like, it's more of a trim item than a deflector though. Cleaned all kinds of bugs off my windshield in N. Carolina. Maybe deflects Nats, I don't know.
I have those side window shades also, mine are the 3M tape on's. Biggest problem with those is having them blow off going down the road. Dang 3M tape is a bear to get loose but be damned if it has not much problem on it's own. The shades are nice in humid area's where in spring you may not want defrost on but feel being able to see is sorta important too.
I live in the midwest, and I frequently drive on gravel roads.......a hood deflector like this is a MUST.
Have a 95 myself... also love the bug deflector and window deflectors as I also have them on mine!
Can you tell if the window deflectors increased or decreased the wind noise at highway speeds?
I personally think trucks look better with these installed. They preserve paint from rock chips and bugs , protect windshield from bugs in summer country driving. That’s really the main pro and why so many have them.
I have a 01' suburban, I love my truck. But I live in MI so rusty but trusty. I love how sweet your truck is
are you yelling at kids to get off your lawn yet?
I bought Deflecta Shield from Oriellys 14 years ago for my 2007 Expedition, still there and the door visors use tape. Front Bug shield is 14 years old now and it's time for a new one.
Thats not a squarebody. Squarebody body from 73 - 91 suburban, k5 blazer, 3/4 or 1 ton truck and 73 - 87 1/2 ton. Thats a obs style suburban 92 to 99
The hood bug deflectors are actually incredible. If you’ve ever driven through an area with heavy bug infestation at night where you can see it working it’s truly amazing. I had one on my truck years ago and it was a life saver as I worked a lot at night.
However, I ordered the Weathertech for my 2018 Silverado a couple of years ago and was incredibly disappointed. The screw holes didn’t line up with the factory locations on the truck and once mounted it was incredibly wobbly and it was obvious it would have scratched my hood up badly. I ended up giving it away to someone else.
I’d like to get one for my truck now, but don’t know which one would fit securely. I know it’s not the Weathertech!!
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Looks great! Personally I prefer the vent shades that stick to the door than the in channel. I've had the in channel visors brake over a short period of time from opening and closing the windows.
I’m picking up my 97 GMC Suburban 4x4 SLT Friday and I’ve been watching your videos for ideas, I can’t wait to get my new toy..
Thought I might have to settle for the adhesive mounted vent shades for my SUV -- then found the W-tech items. They are tight and you do have to fiddle around to get optimal seating, but mine don't have the clips. To increase the overall "slipperiness" of the glass I siliconed the crap out of the side channels and cleaned the top edge well. For a month or two, every time I got in the vehicle my synapses were telling me I'd left the windows partly open . . . but they are really good to have.
Mine came from oriellys. They stick on the outside of the doors around the window. They work just fine.
Window visors are a must for every vehicle. I've never been a big fan of the hood bug deflector, but they look pretty good. Just not my thing. My first set, over 25yrs ago, were in channel. I thought that was the best and only way to go. Over time I found out they come with some problems and headaches. Been using the outside tape ons ever since. They work great. I use the AVS brand though and never had a issue. Love the truck and original look with the factory rims.
lol no it's not, it's old fashion that expired in the 90's.
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Your vehicle looks cool. Especially for an classic one 👏
90’s GMC front are the most beautiful !!!
My dad had a 1998 suburban, dint't make 100k, had all kinds issues, remember this ride, taking us to school, your ride looks good
It looks very good. I like the look but not always how they are mounted.
If you mount something over painted metal, it will be often rust. dirt colect underneath and rub into paint.
It is important that the plastic also has UV protection, otherwise plastic does not last long in the sun.
Looks awesome
I like my AVS window guards, but I did get the outside mount type. I'm currently shopping for a hood guard. The Weathertech seems to be my best choice.
My 96 had the window deflectors. I like it. 👍
To make it a "grandpa truck" you'd have to put some silly looking running boards on it or a roof visor.
Took my old man running boards off when it came home! Want em?! Haha
ONCE AGAIN here you go doing exactly what I’m about to do 😂 I just took a trip from north Texas to south padre island (7 hours) in my 99 ram. And let me tell you, the bugs were awful. I was just surfing Amazon trying to find a good one. Haven’t looked into weather tech but I will now.
Weather tech are the best. The old style bug deflectors work great. The new ones are not as good, more for rocks chipping the paint. Years ago they were straight 5" ish flat plastic that really kept the windshield clean.
Looks good! I'm about 50/50 on the unibrows in general but I like it on your burb. I've had avs ventvisors on my 1990 c1500 for 12 years, replaced the adhesive about 4 years ago, otherwise they've been great! Also just installed a set on my 01 Silverado z71. The stick on avs brand aswell. I thought about replacing the ones on my 1990 with the in channel version as mine are getting brittle after 12 years of desert sun. but after seeing how your weather tech visors fit the gmt400's I might look into other brands before changing from the stick-on type. Thanks again for another great video Jimmy!
Your Canyonero looks amazing
Looks awesome and I agree that the older styles fit 😀
The old (they defectors that were about 5” tall with zero angles, just straight up, and most of them were either clear or had a blue tint) ones on the square body Suburbans, actually worked. Growing up, we had a ‘74 ‘Burban w/ 454 and went on minimum 3 family camping trips a year. 2 of the trips were in the Cascades mountains in Washington. The other 1 was our annual trip to Montana to see other side of the family.
So, 6 of us in this suburban pulling a 21’ Terry travel trailer with that billboard of a bug deflector.
By time you got through eastern Washington, which believe it or not is partially a desert, that deflector would be covered with at least 2 layers of large insects lol.
Looks great, Jimmy!
Looks great! I put window deflectors on every vehicle. Gives the ability to crack windows when parked in the heat of summer. Weather tech makes good stuff!
Just turn on the A/C
LOL Grandpa jokes kept me from getting a bug deflector way too long. Definitely helps 👍🏻
Bug deflectors would really be great if they actually deflected bugs.
They do deflect bugs, grasshoppers, rocks etc. They aren't and never were intended to keep your windshield completely clean from bug guts. Keeping the front edge of your hood from taking damage from direct hits from hard bugs as well as the acid from the guts along with a bit of security from rocks was the original intent imo. Take a look at an older truck that never had a guard and look at one that has and you will see what I'm talking about. The guards on the 1ROAD Suburban are nearly the same as I had on my Tahoe. Not only do they serve to protect the paint job and the windshield but look great on that body style. I had to replace my hood guard once after a rock hit and broke it. No doubt it saved me from taking more expensive damage.
@@hwsadberry6781 Good point.
They work, it would deflect most bugs
@@hwsadberry6781 thinking of getting this for my dads Accord. He daily drives and it gets chips all over its hood
@@jacobfazbear8474 he's following too closely behind others. Especially trucks with offroad tires pick up road pebbles and fling them much more
I have a '93 GMC Suburban SLE I'm working on. I'm using this site for my inspiration even though mine is nowhere as nice a shape as your '95.
WHY did I not think about swapping out my crusty old window deflectors? Lol Adding it to my wish list now!
It looks good.I wouldn't trust tape to hold it on over time.Screws would be more reassuring.The in channel window deflectors(from my experience) interfere with the normal up down of the window.I was told that the speed in which the window travels may have to be adjusted.I have no idea how that is done.
Looks great man!!!!
Looks great!
Nothing wrong with the way that suburban looks! I wish my 98 Chevy looked that good.👍
I do like yours. You didn't ruin it, you improved it.
You need a set of curb feelers next. I have a 98 Taurus SHO that I love and the window plastic (though I dislike) makes perfect sense to me right now. Your recommendation of Weather Tec stops my searching. Thank you.
Continued heat then cold will challenge the adhesives on your additions, so your trips to the beach and the mountains will prove if they hold up.
Looks excellent!!!
Tht Suburban is the cleanest I've seen, love that truck 💪
Looks great , add a set of black nerf bars.
I love your Suburban, have you thought about doing a winch under the bumper? I am thinking about doing the Rough Country kit on my 1992 k1500 Blazer.
Looks great love everything you are doing to your truck I have them on my Silverado bug guard is next
I always use the outside mounted window covers they don't leak like those always do when driving . But still it looks great.
Very informative video I will go with out of channel ones How does bug deflector work against rain/snow?
Like you channel and I've learned a few things, but... it is not a "square body"... they ended in '91... I've had both and currently have a '92 Blazer that's the same body style as your Suburban.
Looks good Bud! Got them on my 95 Z71. Have you done a Knock Sensor replacement yet? That's the last sensor I need to replace. 285,000 miles and going strong. Just put a Redhead steering box in, Expensive but Wow..... Such ease to steer, no play whatsoever....
I bought one of their guards for my 2000 Ranger when the truck was new. It lived in the California sun most of the time. It finally cracked last year. 22 years is a pretty good lifespan for a hunk of plastic.
Can you tell if the window deflectors increased or decreased the wind noise at highway speeds?
I have a 2012 Silverado crew cab. Had the WeatherTech in-channel model on all four doors. The rear doors...the clip moved down slowly. Just enough that when the windows was eventually rolled down. Each flew off the truck at different times...after having been installed for over three years. So...periodically check this clips.
Exactly what I have on my '99... They look and work great Jimmy.
Cool! So how’s the window rubber doing? Is the window able to roll all the way up without problem?
Bug deflectors make the chevy/gmc's look amazing I have a 98 z71 and I'm going to put one on it. Love your videos suburban is in great shape will last a long time huge fan of the obs body style
I've got the WeatherTech for liners and window deflectors on my F-250... overpriced but still well worth the money! Have you used any of those solar exhaust vent fans that clips on an open window?🤔
Really love old design cars in good condition and look really good as your one
Love the way it looks!
Looks great. I think you done a great job 👏👍
I actually like the unibrow thats been on my NBS sierra forever
love the way your keeping it kleen we must be tha same age .. 58yrs old here anyway keep her kleen.
Looks good all my Chevrolet trucks have vent visors and bug shields.
Tim here, I have a 96, black and white, brush guard, spare on the top, three antenna's, lights all around inside and out with power inverters(2), and will be getting bug deflector and window trims. I'm 65 so I don't care what people think. Like what you are doing.
Great video man! Square body all the way!
I've always used AVS window deflectors. Good quality and price. Never had an issue. I've only used the type that stick to the door. I just never wanted anything additional in the window channel because I've seen those types get loose and prevent the window from closing.
I just put on the AVS deflectors but put them on crooked..is there a way to take them off and reposition them?
@@A.C.71 AVS uses 3M automotive grade 2 way adhesive tape, which is usually impossible to pull up and reuse. If it hasn't been adhered to the vehicle for an extended time i.e. more then a few hours, it may be possible to slowly pull the misaligned ones and reposition. In my experience, you will likely have to pull them, remove the old 3M tape, apply new tape and reinstall. 3M automotive tape can be found at just about any auto parts store. Pro tip, next time you go to install, position the piece where you think it looks and functions as intended, only lightly press on one position on each end to hold it in place while you take a step back to check alignment/fitment, if it's good, continue to secure the rest, if not, this makes it a whole lot easier to remove and reposition.
@@michealrobinson That is a good tip. Thanks
Very crisp in the looks department , doing okay 👌
It's not the square body style.
No, actually they are what are called "OBS" for "old Body Style
*I have a bug deflector on my 2010 Explorer but, the styling of the side window deflectors just does not appeal to me - the bug deflector I bought used factor holes for the middle screws but, I needed to drill holes for the outer holes.*
Looks good Jimmy. Not crazy about the mounting system for the window deflectors.
Thanks! Yes, I’m second guessing myself... hopefully it works out well overtime.
I can't believe weather tech makes anything for a vehicle from the 90's
I like it , the deflector will help keep your windshield cleaner and small sand from hitting your windshield. I have watched you work on your burb.
It is a Grandpa Off-Road Beast
Suburban is looking sharp. Have you noticed any change to wind noise at highway speeds with the window deflectors?
Love the look of the in channel deflectors but over time they squeeze the molding and when you put the window down they rattle in the wind..
I think a nice set of Fender trim would look good also. Great looking truck!
Great into to bug deflectors video!
Are you ever going to install a front windshield visor i have a 2000 gmc serria and i have one to put one on my truck
Hello, I'm super new to your channel. I found your video by searching Power Steering fluid change.
Anyway, I was wondering on the reliability for the Suburban? I know you have the older version and I only could find the 2000-2003 model in my area for the price we willing to afford. What you or anyone think of this years?
I am diy mechanic. Anything more difficult it's going to the nearest and trusted shop, like most of my vehicles.
Who cares what we think? I use them when I can because of the old adage form follows function. I’ve always thought they afforded a lot of protection and I love the ability to crack the windows in the summer and leave them down without worrying about rain entry. I don’t get the whole grandpa/old man thing I loved these as a teenager so…?
I'm gonna put one on my 2003 Chevy Tahoe LT, looking forward to it!
That is one fine Yukon XL
much nicer than newer versions!
i always lived these older trucks i still got my 99 Expo