Bug shields are essential truck parts that prevent bugs or debris from smashing into your windshield or hood. They are a necessary truck part when driving in insect infested areas. Kamikaze bugs with little regard for their own lives or clean windshields can be pushed up and over your vehicle with the proper bug shield installed on the front of your ride. The bug will be saved and so will your windshield washer fluid.
Installed on the front of the hood, a bug shield is designed to create a slipstream effect. The slipstream pushes the bugs or debris over the top of the truck. Even the smallest pieces of debris can cause big damage to your vehicle due to the high rate of speed the debris and/or your vehicle may be moving. They are designed mostly for trucks and SUVs. Most car designs contain features such as sloping windshield and downward turning hoods. This allows for wind to flow up and over the top of the vehicle easily. Trucks and SUVs usually have a flatter hood and more vertical windshield. The bug shield is able to create the aerodynamics to push these objects over the truck.
Make sure that you find a bug shield made specifically for your vehicle. A model not made for your specific truck or SUV may not have enough lip to create the right amount of aerodynamics. It also may not fit properly. Installation is usually simple and should only take around 15 minutes. They can be mounted with special fasteners, special tape or they might use existing holes on the truck.
There are different options when it comes to the material of the bug shield. They come in stainless-steel, chrome and high-grade acrylic. They also come in various designs that can further customize your truck. Whether you are looking to for a design that has your favorite college team, a military theme or a classic American flag inspired design, there is a design that will look great on your rig.
Rain guards can be applied to the side windows and sunroof. They prevent wind, turbulence and rain from flowing into the vehicle when the windows are open. They also keep out rain while the windows are rolled down during a storm so you can enjoy fresh air even when the weather is wet. Being able to roll down the windows reduces the need for running the air conditioner. Turning off the A/C may help increase your MPG. In-channel rain guards can be installed right into the window channel on the front windows. Rain guards on rear windows can be installed using special tapes that come with the rain guards.
