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Recommendations on Window rain guards

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by SurvivorGuy, Jun 1, 2025.

  1. Jun 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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    SurvivorGuy

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    So many to choose from, not sure I want to pay the price for Weather Tech, any suggestions or experience shared would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  2. Jun 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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    BubbaW

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    I've had pretty good success with AVS. Had them on my Gen 1
     
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    Go with the OG. AVS
     
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    Imma keep it stock
    My AVS are going 10 years strong
     
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    Also, if you break one the tape on are fairly easy to replace.
     
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    I appreciate this forum and the responses. Although the guards aren't the most expensive upgrade, I want to make sure I choose the products that functions the best and complement the trucks appearance
     
  12. Jun 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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    I went with avs in channel visors.

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    They don't do the full coverage down past the mirror the weathers do. Also they have double sided tape to stick it to the inside of the run channel.
     
  13. Jun 6, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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    My truck has AVS but it's the chromed version which I think looks "tacky." Plus the chrome is flaking off mine. Finally, the curvature of the shades/rear windows allow rain to come right in. Thus, I only roll the front windows down to allow airflow through.

    Given that the auto door lock switch is on the front doors, rolling down the front windows a bit opens me up to someone triggering the "door unlock" switch with a coat hanger.

    I bought the Weathertech version but haven't tried putting those on yet.
     
  14. Jun 6, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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    shifty`

    shifty` We call it “riding the gravy train”

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    I can’t find any deflectors (hood, rain) that look good on white Limited (no chrome) trucks, sadly. My truck had a hood deflector when I bought it. It was the 1st thing yoinked. Man, the paint damage that thing caused….
     
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    Really? What about a black or smoked one?

    I'm OK-ish with my Tundra's chromed hood deflector. That chrome kinda goes with the chromed grill pieces.

    Mine has a lot of nicks on the hood as well but no idea when the deflector was added. I got excited when the seller said "here's the folder with all the receipts." THERE WERE EXACTLY TWO RECEIPTS. New battery and new front tires, both bought that week. SMH
     
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    shifty` We call it “riding the gravy train”

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    Link from my signature, showing it with hood deflector, smoked, looks goofy as hell: https://www.tundras.com/posts/1821749
     

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