Can someone be kind enough to post some pics of their Patriot with front and/or rear air deflectors? I've searched and found some good discussions regarding them but I can't seem to find any good pictures.

Thanks

Can someone be kind enough to post some pics of their Patriot with front and/or rear air deflectors? I've searched and found some good discussions regarding them but I can't seem to find any good pictures.

Thanks


I have no rear deflector, however I have a front one which gets used pretty heavily as you can see. It protects the hood and deflects some of the road spray over the windshield.

Installation is not super easy, however can be done if you take your time and have the tools.


http://www.telusplanet.net/~homac/frontdeflector.jpg

http://www.telusplanet.net/~homac/frontdeflector2.jpg

http://www.telusplanet.net/~homac/frontdeflector3.jpg


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I have a rear deflector. If you're reasonably handy, installation isn't difficult, although it must be done with care.
http://www.jeeppatriot.com/gallery/data/500/Rear-Deflector.jpg

Thanks homac and neil for the pictures. I noticed that neither of you have the Jeep logo on the deflectors. Are yours different from the Mopar ones or does the logo just wear off easily?

Also, regarding the installation, I'm guessing you need to drill into the vehicle body to install the deflectors? So they can't go on and off without leaving holes?

My rear deflector is Mopar, but there was no logo. Yes, you drill holes – four I think, but the kit comes with a template for locating the holes. You need an odd-size drill bit, and you must use the correct one, so if you don't have it, buy it. As I said, installation isn't difficult. Just take your time. The deflector can't be conveniently removed, but I'm not sure why you'd want to.

The front deflector has a logo, but it is imbedded into the plastic on the left side (hard to see). Mine is Mopar also.

I agree with Neilcrichton's feedback regarding the drill bit. You could remove the deflector, however as it uses metal screws it is not designed to be taken on/off.

They both look nice but will not drill on my new car, rust rust rust.

They both look nice but will not drill on my new car, rust rust rust.

No rust, I used an adhesive to cover the hole and any exposed metal. The holes are also "inside" the engine compartment so there is very little mosture exposure.

Homac's right. The holes won't rust. I dabbed them with Tremclad, as per the instructions. There's no exposed metal on the edges.

In addition to the hood and rear air deflector, is there and air dam for under the front bumper? Strange but true they really make a difference on mileage. A stock Jeep air dam took my 1982 J-10 pickup from 14 to 16 MPG! It would not be good for off road use, but that is not how I will use this Jeep. That is what my CJ is for. The J-10 truck is for hauling crap, the Patriot is for going places without going broke!

Todd
MN

I got my AVS Bug Deflector II for a whole lot less $$ at a local Add-on, same with the side window deflectors. Quailty is the same as Mopar, identical installation.

My rear deflector is Mopar, but there was no logo. Yes, you drill holes – four I think, but the kit comes with a template for locating the holes. You need an odd-size drill bit, and you must use the correct one, so if you don't have it, buy it. As I said, installation isn't difficult. Just take your time. The deflector can't be conveniently removed, but I'm not sure why you'd want to.


does it work??

Here are some pics showing where the holes were drilled and the final product.