Bug Deflector Recommendation?

[bigfishbobby]

Thinking of putting a bug deflector on the hood. Anyone running one they like, or have advice to talk me out of it?

 

[392mike]

Thinking of putting a bug deflector on the hood. Anyone running one they like, or have advice to talk me out of it?

I have the AVS on my 392 and Gladiator. Not sure it does much for the bugs, but has saved me a couple dings on the leading edge of the hood.

 

[bigfishbobby]

I have the AVS on my 392 and Gladiator. Not sure it does much for the bugs, but has saved me a couple dings on the leading edge of the hood. View attachment 7797

@392mike is that one only double sided taped on? If so, any concerns for paint damage long term?

 

[392mike]

@392mike is that one only double sided taped on? If so, any concerns for paint damage long term?

I have had one on a previous Jeep and removed it. Just heated it up good with a heat gun and it came off with no issues.

 

[CBH]

Thinking of putting a bug deflector on the hood. Anyone running one they like, or have advice to talk me out of it?

I thought about installing a bug deflector, but then I wondered, “Wouldn’t a bug deflector interrupt the air flowing into the 392 hood scoop?” I mean, it’s already “hot as blazes” under the hood; do you really want to take a chance and possibly make it hotter? Not I.

 

[deanfromoregon]

I'm only 58, far too young to put on a bug deflector or those thingies that go on the tops of the windows.

-Dean

 

[CBH]

I'm only 58, far too young to put on a bug deflector or those thingies that go on the tops of the windows.

-Dean

I lived in both Montana and Wyoming. Bug refectors were the norm. The rocks were so big, cracked bug reflectors were not uncommon.

 

[Turboencabulator]

I'm 44 and going all in on deer deflectors (aka deer whistle)
This one is my personal favorite, it works on giraffes. Probably works on bugs and
rhino as well.

 

[Ted392]

I'm 44 and going all in on deer deflectors (aka deer whistle)
This one is my personal favorite, it works on giraffes. Probably works on bugs and
rhino as well.

View attachment 7806

And them friggen DUCKS!

58

 

[Sim1TheOne]

I posted about the Mopar screw on version I added earlier this year.

Bug/Rock guard

For any other curious individuals… I’ve had my 392XR for about a month and am slowly getting my mods on. I travel for work in my Jeep. When I had my JK I HAD TO install a bug deflector. Driving through spring/summer time bugs had me going through wiper fluid EVERY round trip/weekly. The guard...

www.jeep392.com

I travel for work and 95% of my driving is in pitch black, so bugs are plentiful.
After having it on for several months I can much say:
Against bugs; it gets an F
Against rocks; it get an A
Durability; A
Styling; Looks good to me

 

[bigfishbobby]

I posted about the Mopar screw on version I added earlier this year.

Bug/Rock guard

For any other curious individuals… I’ve had my 392XR for about a month and am slowly getting my mods on. I travel for work in my Jeep. When I had my JK I HAD TO install a bug deflector. Driving through spring/summer time bugs had me going through wiper fluid EVERY round trip/weekly. The guard...

www.jeep392.com

I travel for work and 95% of my driving is in pitch black, so bugs are plentiful.
After having it on for several months I can much say:
Against bugs; it gets an F
Against rocks; it get an A
Styling; B
Durability; A

Thanks @Sim1TheOne I’ll hunt that one down. Do you happen to have a part number by chance? - scratch that, I see your link in the post.

 

[RJP]

I have the AVS on my 392 and Gladiator. Not sure it does much for the bugs, but has saved me a couple dings on the leading edge of the hood. View attachment 7797

I would love to know where you found a bug deflector for the 392. I cannot.

 

[Sim1TheOne]

I would love to know where you found a bug deflector for the 392. I cannot.

There isn’t a 392 specific one. It’s pretty much just a rock guard anyway.

 

[RJP]

There isn’t a 392 specific one. It’s pretty much just a rock guard anyway.

I can't find anything for the '23 and newer 392's for bug/rock deflector. Obviously the 392 and Mojave have completely different hood profiles.

 

[Mouse]

I use to put bug shields on my trucks, now I only have one left and it’s coming off very soon. Here’s why

My older Ford looks like it has a serious tan line, without the bug shield the hood would have at least lost the clear coat more evenly.
My GMC has a mold issue behind the guard but this guard is coming off soon as I get it in the garage for the next service. This can’t be good for the paint. I have taken it off multiple times and cleaned the hood but the mold comes right back.

Neither of these kept bugs off the windshield but hid other issues while the rest of the vehicle age faster around it. It may protect the leading edge of the hood but you are still going to have chips and dings in the grill and fenders. I no longer put them on but to each their own.

 

[Bobo57]

Thinking of putting a bug deflector on the hood. Anyone running one they like, or have advice to talk me out of it?

Don't know about the aerodynamics, but that window is so vertical and so high up off the roadway not sure any bug deflector would make much of a difference.