Reviews for Rugged Ridge 11348.02 Bug Deflector in Matte Black for 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK
Easy installation and looks great! I have an issue with noise, it changed the aerodynamics on my jku soft top and now it makes a 'banging' sound at speeds greater than 45mph.
A "plastic plug" is used on either side screw the deflector down. Terrible design.
Takes about 10min to install and looks great! But when I exceed 45mph my soft top starts making an unbearable noise (whomp, whomp) that get louder with speed. Half the washer fluid also gets pulled away, this did changed the aerodynamics on my 2013 JK. I had to removed it, drove me and the wife crazy with the sound. I have tried to call customer service many, many times and always on hold forever. Just put it back in the box as a failure and a $60.00 learning lesson. It might be better on a hard top, never tried it.
This doesn't really do anything except make my windshield wipers flutter at highway speeds and render my washer fluid useless at 35+ MPH. Also makes my side view mirrors shake at highway speeds (not a huge deal, but noticeable). Multiple bugs, small rocks, etc. have hit my windshield since installing this. Doesn't do it's job, I have no clue how it has received multiple 5-star ratings. Only positive is slightly lower RPM at highway speeds, but I will have to remove this prior to first the first snowfall so I can actually use my washer fluid - as it has turned into a scattered/light mist. I also agree that the installation was a breeze. Took me about 5 minutes.