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.