I am looking for a bug deflector for my 03 runner, winter time is comming and was just wanting the added protection.. I was wondering if one brand is better than another. The only ones that I have found are made by Lund and Auto vent shade. The one from lund seems to be the cheapest but I was wondering witch one is better. Also any ideas on where to order.

Later

 

Check into an EGR brand. I have one on my 2000 and it was 4 screws, no little 3M tape on nubs, no bracing, no beating the hood to death. It looks great and works the same.

 

i have had a lund on my '95 nissan pick up since it was new and it's held up wonderfully. no slapping the hood or anything, of course the little 4cyl can't go that fast.

 

Would a bug deflector negate the desired effect (real, not cosmetic) of a hood scoop?
Anybody got a wind tunnel handy?

 

I was wondering this myself, 'cause the hood scoop on my rig feeds directly into the intercooler???

 

Don't know if anyone else noticed, but adding the hood guard altered the aerodymanics of my runner. It's very noticeable when the window is down. Funny, I did not think it would make that much of a dif. But I almost kinda like it, cuz now when the driver window is down the air does not rush in against my face...it simply bypasses the opening altogether. Wierd.

BTW: the EGR is super nice and holds tight with those four screws. But alas, they do not produce the carbon fiber look-a-like for 2nd gens anymore.

 

This is what I have on my ride..
http://toyotaparts4u.com/e_catalog/p...ID=2003&ZID=58

My Ride
http://home.nycap.rr.com/baje/lizzy.htm

 

another vote for EGR - I don't understand why anyone would buy anything else (or why there is even any other mounting method)

 

after discovering yotatech, i myself dipped in for an EGR for my 02. damn i love it. go EGR!

 

Just wanted to say thanks for the replies. Have a good one.

 

I just got a Lund and it was a 15 minute install with no drilling and the guard stands fully away from the hood but conforms nicely. It is a bit taller than some but I never liked the guards where you couldn't get your hand behind them to clean the hood properly.

I did get the rear air deflector by EGR and it is a very nice looking piece,IMO it's nicer than the stock ones and is also another 15 minute install.

 

Anyone still have their EGR???