Anyone have a rear air deflector mounted? Does it look ok? Not cheesy? Metal? Poly? Simple Install or dealer install?
Rear air deflector
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I think I asked this in another thread and I'll be damned if I can remember where -- what is the advantage of a rear air deflector?
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Vehicles, such as SUVs, minivans, wagons, with vertical rear surfaces form a backwash in the air at highway speeds, which sucks dust and dirt onto the liftgate. The rear air deflector diverts air down and over the liftgate at highway speeds, preventing dust from coating the rear of the vehicle.
I noticed the heavy accumulation of dirt the first time I drove on a gravel road, so I bought the Mopar deflector. It performs as advertised, and keeps the liftgate free of dirt.
Installation took about an hour and a half. I found the instructions a bit hard to follow, because they contain only illustrations, no text. However, it eventually worked out okay.
Installation involves drilling holes in the top of the liftgate, using a supplied template for accurate positioning. Make sure you have exactly the size of drill bit called for. If not, go buy one. Note that there are three supports. The two on the ends screw down. The one in the middle sticks down with double-sided tape. I noticed that some ad photos don't show the middle one.
I've attached a couple of photos.
I noticed the heavy accumulation of dirt the first time I drove on a gravel road, so I bought the Mopar deflector. It performs as advertised, and keeps the liftgate free of dirt.
Installation took about an hour and a half. I found the instructions a bit hard to follow, because they contain only illustrations, no text. However, it eventually worked out okay.
Installation involves drilling holes in the top of the liftgate, using a supplied template for accurate positioning. Make sure you have exactly the size of drill bit called for. If not, go buy one. Note that there are three supports. The two on the ends screw down. The one in the middle sticks down with double-sided tape. I noticed that some ad photos don't show the middle one.
I've attached a couple of photos.
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Hi Neil,
Do you think it hurts your mpg at all?
Messing with the air flo etc etc....
thanks
Jim
Do you think it hurts your mpg at all?
Messing with the air flo etc etc....
thanks
Jim
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Reducing vacuum effect
Secondly, I think you're right about reducing the vacuum effect. Seems I've read about that somewhere...
First, thanks for the photos. Think I'll get one.
Secondly, I think you're right about reducing the vacuum effect. Seems I've read about that somewhere...
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Thanks, Neil. That splains it nicely.
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Hi Neil,
Yes. Thank You.
Do you happen to have any wide shots of the Patriot and the deflector?
Thanks again,
Jim
Yes. Thank You.
Do you happen to have any wide shots of the Patriot and the deflector?
Thanks again,
Jim
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No, but I'll get some.
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I like it, but I dont want to be drilling holes in my new Patriot! Thanks for the pics! Do they have a snap on one?
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Neil,
I know you've installed yours so maybe you can help me. I got a little confused on those directions it came with. What is the part J for? Frame #6 is where it's shown but I'm confused where it goes and what it is for.
http://site.justforjeeps.com/guide/82210418.pdf
I know you've installed yours so maybe you can help me. I got a little confused on those directions it came with. What is the part J for? Frame #6 is where it's shown but I'm confused where it goes and what it is for.
http://site.justforjeeps.com/guide/82210418.pdf
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This may sound Stupid but why can't you use Double Sided 3M Tape instead of drilling at all ? Now I may buy one and try double sided 3M Tape instead of drilling holes. The Tape is very strong. Will the Air pressure rip it off ?
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mrJ, I believe you're 100% correct. Thank you!!! The installation continues tomorrow am
epper: I didn't get a chance to finish it today as my drill's battery was dead.
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Worm,
I don't want to risk it by losing it somewhere on a highway and creating a dangerous situation for those who will behind me. I know 3m tape is pretty strong but I won't take my chances. I'll post pictures tomorrow once finish installing it.
I don't want to risk it by losing it somewhere on a highway and creating a dangerous situation for those who will behind me. I know 3m tape is pretty strong but I won't take my chances. I'll post pictures tomorrow once finish installing it.
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Cool, glad it helped. I think I saw something similar on another Mopar diagrammrJ, I believe you're 100% correct. Thank you!!! The installation continues tomorrow am
Installing a rear air Deflector on a 2014 jeep patriot what is #6 do or for mopar part
George Squires s8601geoinaz@yahoo.com Tucson AZ.
George Squires s8601geoinaz@yahoo.com Tucson AZ.
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