Does the wind deflector really help keep the back glass clean? does it serve any other purpose?

 

I've never really wanted but one. But decided this rig I could live with it (I'm still back and forth on that decision.) It is really functional. It keeps the back window far more clean that without.

Of the back deflectors the 2003&4 had much better looking ones than the 05. From a design standpoint I think the '05's probably was improved to function better by adding a "bubble" on top to catch more air coming over the car.

 

I agree with flyAddict. They are very functional as I can drive on snowy, slushy roads without getting the rear window all dirty. Same thing on dirt and gravel roads. On my 2002, the wind deflector looks really good.

 

The downward flow of air keeps most rain from accumulating on the rear window. I hardly ever need to use the rear wiper on my 4Runner, compared with our Suburban which has no deflector -- its rear window gets messed up driving in any rain.

The deflector also helps keep exhaust gases from entering when I have the rear window partially rolled down, which I almost always do. My dogs love to put their noses right up into the deflector's wind stream!

 

ohhh, ok. I can see how it would help keep the exhaust fumes out.

 

What year is your truck?

 

i just purchased the egr deflector from performance products and it works great. can believe i went that long without one. it was very easy to install as well-no drilling required!

 

I also sell those, actually I now sell ANYTHING performance products has. So someone spread the word,

 

I removed mine and got 5mpg more.

 

I have one on the hard top of my '85 4Runner and really miss it when I run the soft top. Really keeps the rear glass clear, especially if you use RainX on it. Blows off rain, snow, slush and dust once you hit about 25 MPH. Don't notice much difference w/ exhaust fumes, no problem with glass down a few inches, but open it fully and they come in regardless.

 

It is functional and works really well… I put one on about 2 years ago. I got original for $ 40.00 from eBay. Defiantly recommend one!

 

http://www.trdparts4u.com/ has the OEM defelector for $67.85 Which i installed on my '96

 

trainerdude;can you post up a pic of your egr one. thanks

 

godzilla, i'll take one and try to figure out how to post on here. if not i'll email it to you.

 

godzilla, might be alittle while. i can't find the usb cable for the camera. i'll try to borrow and get one posted

 

trainerdude..no rush, and thanks for the help

 

finally, the pics i promised. hope this works

 

trainerdude..thanks for the pics! defintely worth the wait. looks right nice. where did you buy that from?

 

ok so i didnt read the previous threads..may bad..performance products!

 

had the stock one on my 96 and it rocked. just got a jaos wing on my 00 and its awesome. looks 100% better than stock