Hood deflector recommendations?

[dc73pdsgt]

I’m looking for the hood deflector that has the small hump on it toward the windshield side of the deflector. All the matte ones ive found are just flat. I ordered one online from a company that showed the hump but when I got it, it was flat. I think Lund makes one but can’t find it for the Mav. TIA

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[fauxhican]

I think they discontinued that style due to hood vibrations at speed. It was removed from the ford site, I think lund was making both of the ones ford was selling, and that one is just gone now.

 

[JP4AZ]

I’m looking for the hood deflector that has the small hump on it toward the windshield side of the deflector. All the matte ones ive found are just flat. I ordered one online from a company that showed the hump but when I got it, it was flat. I think Lund makes one but can’t find it for the Mav. TIA

yes they were discontinued. I searched all over for one, even called Lund to see if they had any in the warehouse. Nope no luck there either

 

[BradnChristine]

My flat Lund (smoke) works just fine after about 10 months and no vibrations to worry about. I'll buy another when the 2024 gets here. I like the look and the bug protection on that leading edge.

 

[SloopJB]

What model did you get?

 

[Gullzway]

Probably a slim chance of finding one now. I got mine back in 2022 shortly after a rock cracked my window. Does a fantastic job of keeping anything from hitting the windshield, bugs, rocks, etc.
Discontinued because it could cause hood shake, I assume, which was easily fixed TSB & FIX: Hood Flutter Shake at Highway Speeds | Page 13 | MaverickTruckClub - 2022+ Ford Maverick Pickup Forum, News, Owners, Discussions

I'd try local dealerships that might still have one back on a shelf in storage. My local dealer found some in storage that were noted as discontinued. Part VNZ6Z-16C900-C , replaced with VNZ6Z-16C900-A(without the bump.)
Ordered Lund Aeroskin II Hood Protector - Received Something Different/New | Page 2 | MaverickTruckClub - 2022+ Ford Maverick Pickup Forum, News, Owners, Discussions

 

[dc73pdsgt]

My flat Lund (smoke) works just fine after about 10 months and no vibrations to worry about. I'll buy another when the 2024 gets here. I like the look and the bug protection on that leading edge.

I have the smoke one also but want the other one

 

[SloopJB]

Do they use “sticky tape” or attach by screws (push pins?). I do not have my truck yet, but should get it by mid March (build week 2/12). The first thing I want to do is install front bumper and hood/fender PPF from 3M. I already have them. The hood film is only about a foot long from front to back. I have a 1997 Tahoe since new and have never lost a windshield with a bug deflector on..

I have been looking at AVS Bug Deflector II from Realtruck.com

https://realtruck.com/p/avs-bugflector-ii-bug-shield/v/ford/maverick/2024/

I would appreciate your comments

 

[BradnChristine]

Do they use “sticky tape” or attach by screws (push pins?). ...

The Ford accessory (Lund) uses 3M tape strips.

 

[brenfro]

OP did you ever find one? I'm looking for one now and having no luck.

 

[DCP]

Do they use “sticky tape” or attach by screws (push pins?). I do not have my truck yet, but should get it by mid March (build week 2/12). The first thing I want to do is install front bumper and hood/fender PPF from 3M. I already have them. The hood film is only about a foot long from front to back. I have a 1997 Tahoe since new and have never lost a windshield with a bug deflector on..

I have been looking at AVS Bug Deflector II from Realtruck.com

https://realtruck.com/p/avs-bugflector-ii-bug-shield/v/ford/maverick/2024/

I would appreciate your comments

I have this one from RealTruck. Its install was easy enough and it works better than the taped-down one. The taped-down one looks great and protects the leading edge of the hood but that is it. This one provides a little windshield deflection.

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