I just got the Raptor about 2 weeks ago and just put that on only a few days ago. But, this is my 3rd Bronco, I had Sasquatch Outer Banks and a Wildtrak and I learned my lesson on the Outer Banks after 2 broken windows. Got one of these and it never happened again. First thing I did to the Wildtrak and never got hit. Only thing I did notice is it seems to change the aerodynamics to a point I felt it drove different at highway speeds and it might have been just me overthinking but I swear I was getting worse gas mileage. Regardless, it helps and replacing windows is expensive and a pain in the a$$. Hope that helps!
Great info! So my story was right out of the box was to install a deflector as mentioned , but all say it's not for the Raptor
Life would be easier if someone would just make a deflector for the Raptor. If you try the one made by Ford, the plastic molded pretty easily with the heat gun. I turned the heat on low setting and moved it back and forth at a medium pace on each end (one end at a time) as to not overnheat it or melt it. I just slowly used my hands, with gloves on of course because it was hot, to start eye balling the contour of the Raptor hood. I also gently set the deflector on the hood when it was still hot and again, gently, pressed down so I could see where the new contour was lining up. It didn’t take long at all, maybe 15 minutes. If you go this route hit me up I am happy to help or give you more tips. It really does help with rock chips and bugs.
Ha! what a great looking truck lol.... yea, no one has noticed that it's a little off and I don't even see it anymore. I think it's helped deflect rocks too....37k no chips or dingers.I've looked too and haven't found anything. It's like c'mon, we're a few years into this, the volume is there. And while the numbers aren't as high, you can bet the Braptor tax will be substantial. So just go ahead and scan, make the molds, and charge your crazy price already, jeesh.
I just see some owners have learned to live with the poor fitment of a non-Raptor deflector on a Raptor such as this...
That looks great. I put it on and even just the warm weather I was able to work it in and now only have slight gaps at the end and looks just fine. But that looks awesome. Nice one!This was way too easy. Heat gun and about three rounds at each side, each time working a different area. For those on the fence...order one from Ford Accessories (I chose textured), grab a heat gun or hair dryer, and start reworking. It really is easy to do.
Yup, that’s what I have done.I've looked too and haven't found anything. It's like c'mon, we're a few years into this, the volume is there. And while the numbers aren't as high, you can bet the Braptor tax will be substantial. So just go ahead and scan, make the molds, and charge your crazy price already, jeesh.
I just see some owners have learned to live with the poor fitment of a non-Raptor deflector on a Raptor such as this...
