Re-attaching MOPAR bug deflector?

dodge dude94 · Feb 18, 2014

Well, some ******** had yanked on dad's bug deflector saturday night at work and it got torn off by the car wash today. He went back to get it and it's in good shape, but the hardware isn't and I don't know how to reattach it since it looks like the inserts that were on it will not stay in.

Anyway, pictures:

A couple of them don't look bad, but I still don't think they'll actually stay in.

And here are a couple pictures of the newly un-bug deflected truck:

I don't think it looks bad, but it does keep rocks from chipping up the hood.

Any help would be appreciated.

MegaMouseGW · Feb 18, 2014

You may want to check the local auto parts stores for the connectors. They normally carry some in the help section. Also Home Depot and Lowes also carry some of the more common bolts and connectors for vehicles. So those 2 may be a good spot to check also.

NYCruiser · Feb 18, 2014

Well that sucks. They kinda look like body panel clips. Maybe check the mopar web site to order an installation kit for it?

05ram4x4 · Feb 18, 2014

They are just the plastic "toggle" type things. Sort of like what you would use in drywall. You tighten down the screw and it spreads in the back. Auto stores should easily have them. Or something similar. If you look under the top edge of the grill, you'll see the holes they are supposed to go into.

dodge dude94 · Feb 18, 2014

MegaMouseGW said:
You may want to check the local auto parts stores for the connectors. They normally carry some in the help section. Also Home Depot and Lowes also carry some of the more common bolts and connectors for vehicles. So those 2 may be a good spot to check also.

You are the man. I totally forgot about that section in the Lowes. I'll have to look.

05ram4x4 said:
They are just the plastic "toggle" type things. Sort of like what you would use in drywall. You tighten down the screw and it spreads in the back. Auto stores should easily have them. Or something similar. If you look under the top edge of the grill, you'll see the holes they are supposed to go into.

Yeah, the holes are fine, just needs the inserts.

MegaMouseGW · Feb 18, 2014

Another way to attach them is using nuts and bolts. Just make sure if you do it that way you use some plastic washers under the bolt top and the nut to keep from scaring the metal and possibly cracking the plastic of the deflector itself.

dodge dude94 · Feb 18, 2014

Not sure if that would work since I don't think it's open on the backside.

I'm definitely going to try and find those pieces at Lowes though.

dodge dude94 · Feb 20, 2014

*UPDATE*

Dad was out doing running around, so he swung by Lowes to pick up those fasteners. Worked like a charm! Thanks MegaMouse! :party36:

MegaMouseGW · Feb 22, 2014

dodge dude94 said:
*UPDATE*

Dad was out doing running around, so he swung by Lowes to pick up those fasteners. Worked like a charm! Thanks MegaMouse!

Cool glad yall found what you needed and have the bugflector back on.

:party36:

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