New Hood Protector / Deflector and Cab Spoiler Install on 2024 Ranger Raptor

[yelnoc2]

How did the shield work? Any vibration at higher speeds?

I like it, had it installed by the guy that did my tint. Don't notice any, with Baha exhaust setting and sub-woofer, not sure I could feel it you can probably see that there are 3 places where it essentially bolts on so that may help.

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[Freedom Beast]

Well, installed both Ford Accessory; Lund/Ford Branded Hood Protector/Deflector and Cab Spoiler.

Both fit well and enhance the protection of the hood and windshield along with their aesthetic pleasing line and appearance. Got them fairly inexpensively considering I had a good amount of FordPass points . Still waiting on the tailgate spoiler.

Fitting for both is fairly straight forward with good instructions provided. These installs are those that you take your time with and triple check measurement and placement. I can’t express this enough; follow the instructions provide and don't rush. Once they are on you’re not getting them off.

The cab spoiler and hood deflector protector comes with 3M tape applied, 3M adhesive tube for a caulking gun and yellow grease pencil for the spoiler as well. (The 3M adhesive is only to be utilized with the spoiler, do not use on the hood.)

The instructions are thorough and precise. It’s also good advice to utilize the yellow grease pencil on the hood, to mark its placement before removing the 3M tape covering and securing it to the hood. This way you know it’s positioned correctly when the tape touches the hood surface.

Cleaning with isopropyl alcohol (91% or greater) is a must for proper adhesion strength. Doesn't require an adhesive promoter, nor do I advise it due to the painted surface. Just a good clean surface free of wax.

Both enhance the appearance of the Ranger Raptor.. Although they're very well adhered to the surface, I don’t advise running the truck thru a regular full touch car wash. Touch free or high pressure wand wash, no issue.

Just remember to take your time and be methodical about positioning and marking.

Truck looks great. I noticed they make a hood protector with a "bump" and one without. Thoughts on this and does it really make a diff?

 

[RANGER/HOBB]

Bug deflector and it works.

 

[danielson]

Ordered the EGR hood protector after lots of research. Did not want anything that stuck directly to the hood. Had AVS bugflector 2 on my Lariat but they were bought by Lund and don't make anything similar that will fit 2024 Rangers or Ranger Raptors

how is your egr guard holding up? I was just about to buy one, and then searched on different sites for reviews, and they have some of the worst reviews, mainly for the mounting brackets not fitting properly.

 

[superj]

how is your egr guard holding up? I was just about to buy one, and then searched on different sites for reviews, and they have some of the worst reviews, mainly for the mounting brackets not fitting properly.

I have the egr one. No issues with it, at all. Even driving pretty close to 100mph on some long trips.

No cracks and seems to work good, except against big rocks that come out od nowhere and hit the window

 

[Slyder]

I'm pretty sure the complaints about the clamps are due to the gap where they slip onto the hood.

I had an issue with mine and had to spread the clamps open a little bit so they didn't need to be forced on, when you apply the protection tape to the area where the clamp goes.

 

[superj]

Ohh, i thought you were talking about the plastic guard. The clamps are metal, arent they?

 

[Slyder]

Ohh, i thought you were talking about the plastic guard. The clamps are metal, arent they?

Yeah, and the gap they come with tends to be narrow and needs to be opened up a little bit.

Otherwise I've had mine on for almost a year now and have had no issues what so ever.

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