Bug deflector for 2021 RAM 2500 HD Laramie 6.7

[Dan M.]

Having trouble finding a front hood bug deflector to "properly" fit my 2021 RAM 2500 HD Laramie. Ordered one from Weather Tech that fit great and looked great but couldn't close my hood. Even tried using different style fasteners, still no luck closing hood. Returned to Weather Tech. Called my local dealership and parts managers said nothing available yet through RAM parts. Any suggestions?

 

[megacabby]

Mopar Bug Deflector
Part 82215751

https://www.moparpartscanada.ca/oem...MI9aqg1KzZ8gIV5gaICR079gihEAQYASABEgKfVfD_BwE

 

[BroKV]

AVS - BUGFLECTOR II | AVS25681

AVS Bugflector II is the highest-profile design providing maximum hood, fender, and windshield protection. The off-the-hood design allows for easy cleaning and waxing. Bugflector II are custom-molded, rugged, car wash safe and easy to install with no-drilling required. Comes with a Limited...

www.autoventshade.com

Installation using the hardware provided. Should be hood, bug deflector, plastic clip, rubber seal and screw. So the screw goes through the rubber seal into the plastic clip that holds the deflector to the hood. May have to adjust your hood stops if the deflector touches the grill panel.

Instructions say the clip goes through the rubber seal into the deflector and hood. The rubber seal is too thick for this to work so follow the instructions above.


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[Dan M.]

Hey, thanks for the response to my inquiry. I have had good luck with AVS in the past. In fact, I returned not only my bug deflector to Weather Tech but also my window vents as well and reordered from AVS. I will look into their bug deflector. Looks great BroKV and thanks for the installations tips.

 

[Sponge60]

I swear by AVS vent visors. May have been my first purchase for the Ram. On the fence about a bug deflector. That one does look nice though.

 

[Dan M.]

Funny you should mention that Sponge60. It was raining up here in the Pacific NW today and my RAM is a crew cab, big back windows. Had the rear window down a couple inches for our dog riding in the back seat. When I stopped to get out of truck I noticed all the water on the back seat. Fortunately, my first purchase was a rear seat cover for the dog. Can't wait for my AVS vent covers to arrive.

 

[Steve_Cornell]

I went with the Mopar hood protector and in channel vent visors, they all fit perfect.

 

[Dan M.]

Thanks Steve, I appreciate the feed back. Your rig looks great!

 

[snayte]

I went with the Mopar hood protector and in channel vent visors, they all fit perfect.

Those are Mopar inchannel?

 

[Steve_Cornell]

Those are Mopar inchannel?

Yes they are...
They are a bit of a trick to install but once you get them in correctly and roll the window up and down a few times to seat them they work great.

 

[snayte]

Great, thanks they look good. I have a white truck and the stick on ones make the black out tape look like it was cut short. I want to go with in-channel this time. I am usually pretty successful getting the dealer to throw in Mopar accessories at cost.

 

[CdnHO]

I just ordered the Mopar in chrome. Mainly to prevent stone chips on the hood leading edge. If it executes a bug or two it is a bonus. LOL

 

[CdnHO]

Installed it today. Had to modify the dumb instructions. Like it. Looks like part of the grill.

 

[kevlor54]

Installed it today. Had to modify the dumb instructions. Like it. Looks like part of the grill.

Is that mopar?

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

The AVS and weathertech are the exact same i had ordered the AVS and my neighbor got the weather tech they are identical other than the manufacture sticker

 

[CdnHO]

Is that mopar?

Mopar

 

[megacabby]

Mopar Bug Deflector
Part 82215751

https://www.moparpartscanada.ca/oem...MI9aqg1KzZ8gIV5gaICR079gihEAQYASABEgKfVfD_BwE

Mopar Bug Deflector
Part 82215751

https://www.moparpartscanada.ca/oem...MI9aqg1KzZ8gIV5gaICR079gihEAQYASABEgKfVfD_BwE

Had a look at the Mopar Bug Deflector and ended up going with the AVS 21614 low profile Smoke “Hoodflector” minus the AVS emblem.

 

[QCHunter]

Do these deflectors help reduce bugs on the windshield or just protect the leading edge of the hood?

 

[jadmt]

Do these deflectors help reduce bugs on the windshield or just protect the leading edge of the hood?

I have a mopar one and it pretty much just protects the leading edge from rock chips. I would not do it again. I have more hood lift/flutter then I did before I installed it and besides it is freaking ugly.

 

[megacabby]

Having trouble finding a front hood bug deflector to "properly" fit my 2021 RAM 2500 HD Laramie. Ordered one from Weather Tech that fit great and looked great but couldn't close my hood. Even tried using different style fasteners, still no luck closing hood. Returned to Weather Tech. Called my local dealership and parts managers said nothing available yet through RAM parts. Any suggestions?