Bug deflectors

[4walls]

Ladder Frame bug deflector arrived from Japan today. Total cost was approx $350 CAD or $250 USD.

Installation took about a half hour... I took my time and tried to figure out the drawings (installation instructions). Eventually I did get it. No issues installing the bug deflector.

 

[D-mac]

I noticed another protector offering from M’z Speed, it looks like they have a choice of matte or a carbon fiber finish:

M'z SPEED

Exclusive Zeus, Aero parts of M'z SPEED. Manufacture and sale of parts for each model such as Minivans, SUVs, and Compact cars.

www.mzspeed.co.jp

 

[Area 51]

Looks like they changed some things on the Australian site.

Land Cruiser 250 Bug Guard Bonnet Protector LC250 EGR Made by Australia

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$124.00
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Cost summary​

Item
Value
Subtotal
$124.00
Shipping
$140.00
Total
USD$264.00

 

[ATX LC250]

Ladder Frame bug deflector arrived from Japan today. Total cost was approx $350 CAD or $250 USD.

Installation took about a half hour... I took my time and tried to figure out the drawings (installation instructions). Eventually I did get it. No issues installing the bug deflector.

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Looks good, I just ordered one.
How does it attach to the underside of the hood?

 

[4walls]

Looks good, I just ordered one.
How does it attach to the underside of the hood?

Here are the instructions. It took me a while to decipher them but take your time and it all makes sense.

Wear tape covers any painted surfaces on the hood and no holes need to be drilled. There are five nuts to be removed near the middle of the hood where the plastic trim is. Metal clips attach to the hood and the deflector.

I would consider painting the metal clips matte black. There are two mounting holes on the deflector that are oblong to allow you maneuvering room when installing. You can see the clips through those holes. Vinyl wrap would also work to cover the metal clips and hide them a little better.

 

[lcat63]

I almost pulled the trigger on a genuine Toyota PW421‐60013 Bug Guard, then I saw this…

“Notes: Please refrain from using a car wash after installing the bug guard.”

Sorry, Toyota. For 600 bucks, it better be able to survive the car wash.

 

[4walls]

Here are the instructions. It took me a while to decipher them but take your time and it all makes sense.

Wear tape covers any painted surfaces on the hood and no holes need to be drilled. There are two bolts to be removed near the middle of the hood where the plastic trim is. Metal clips attach to the hood and the deflector.

I would consider painting the metal clips matte black. There are two mounting holes on the deflector that are oblong to allow you maneuvering room when installing. You can see the clips through those holes. Vinyl wrap would also work to cover the metal clips and hide them a little better.

There are six mounts. The wide picture shows the three on the passenger side and the close ups show each clip.

There are five acorn style nuts that you will remove to install the center clips under the hood trim. Then you will reinstall the hood trim after you install the clips.

 

[Viktorv1961]

I installed OEM Toyota hood protector last Monday. PW421-60013. Imported from Europe. Looks very slick and I like it. Minimum order was two, so I have a second one for sale.

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[UtahDave]

Do these things even work? Is there any data that shows something positive, like a quantified reduction in bug strikes on the windshield? I can see how it might protect the front edge of the hood from rock dings, but I can do that with a clear bra.

 

[jcdeng]

even tho these are called bug deflectors, I wonder if they are more like a rock chip prevention that deflects small rocks and debris.

 

[Viktorv1961]

even tho these are called bug deflectors, I wonder if they are more like a rock chip prevention that deflects small rocks and debris.

I always had hood protectors on my 4Runners and now on my LC. Have seen too many small rocks strikes on the hoods of other vehicles...

 

[AgRN16]

I installed OEM Toyota hood protector last Monday. PW421-60013. Imported from Europe. Looks very slick and I like it. Minimum order was two, so I have a second one for sale.

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How was the install, how much are you asking, and where are you located?

 

[EOD Guy]

While I agree bug deflectors are more of a rock chip protector, they do provide a change of direction to the airflow. The upward flow before the windshield will force smaller insects to go up before they splat and hopefully it's up enough to miss the windshield entirely.

They're not for everybody, but I've used them forever and like them. As soon as Victor gets the finial price for shipping, I'll have one on my LC as well.

 

[Viktorv1961]

How was the install, how much are you asking, and where are you located?

Install took about 35-40 minutes, no drilling involved. I have a member of this forum who is interested, so the hood protector is not for sale any longer, unless something will go wrong.

 

[Viktorv1961]

OEM is OEM. Perfect match to my Toyota window visors and I really like it. Too bad that Toyota does not bring them to US

 

[AgRN16]

Install took about 35-40 minutes, no drilling involved. I have a member of this forum who is interested, so the hood protector is not for sale any longer, unless something will go wrong.

In case your sale does go through, can you tell me where/how you ordered them?

 

[Viktorv1961]

In case your sale does go through, can you tell me where/how you ordered them?

It is not a big secret and they came from Europe. Not available on-line from their dealers and I had to ask for a favor my former sister-in-law's husband, who owes a Toyota leasing company (funny part was that a minimum special order was two and that's how I ended up with the extra one). I was totally frustrated with the luck of this product on US market and was not going to pay $670.00 to buy one on eBay from Japan.

 

[AgRN16]

It is not a big secret and they came from Europe. Not available on-line from their dealers and I had to ask for a favor my former sister-in-law's husband, who owes a Toyota leasing company (funny part was that a minimum special order was two and that's how I ended up with the extra one). I was totally frustrated with the luck of this product on US market and was not going to pay $670.00 to buy one on eBay from Japan.

Thank you for the info. Bummer we can't get it

 

[Viktorv1961]

And the Unicorn went to his new home in lovely state of Alabama! EOD Guy, your beautiful FE will look even better .

 

[EOD Guy]

For anyone interested ....... I could not locate a OEM Install instruction PDF. The attachment is the best I could find on the Japan site. The deflector has "made in Australia" marking on it, so not JDM.

I edited what I found and added written instructions, this is a 20 min job.

(edit) In full disclosure I do believe the kit in post #21 may have a better fastening/securing system. The 3 middle clips in this kit flap when the car wash dryer hits them, the middle clips in kit in post #21 actually clips to the hood and would hold up much better IMO.