2019 Ram Factory Hood Deflector Install Video

Step by step instructions to install the factory hood deflector on your 2019+ Ram 1500
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[@ironroad18]

Sir, this video is probably one of the most informative and useful on KZbin. I was able to get my deflector on in under 50 minutes by following your clear and detailed instructions.

[@brianberg7798]

Just want to say thanks for posting this. Just installed the same bug shield on my 2021 Ram and it made the install a breezy!

[@dice12tx]

Great video!! I just installed mine using your video as reference. It helped a great deal. Also, unlike other comments below, I installed the little cone shaped bumpers on the deflector itself. You're correct, the deflector fits very tight and I don't think this thing will be bouncing up and down to a point where it'll damage the paint or the hood. Also like you, I don't want those bumpers on my hood if I had to remove this thing.

[@tonybanfield116]

i just installed on my 2020 rebel eco diesel and the corner ones i screwed to the hood protector,put two screws in front,then push the corner ones over the hood,was much easier than trying to line all brackets on the 3m. great video helped me alot! thanks

[@robertgantry2118]

The reason, I figure, that the instructions say to put the rubber bumpers on the hood is that, even being rubber, if they're not adhered to the hood they'll still chaff the paint. The wind n stuff will rub those little cones right through your paint in no time if they're attached to the bug deflector. So it's best to stick them to the hood. It'll take eons to rub through that thick acrylic. The bug shield will cost a lot less to replace than the paint. Looks good though. Good job, and thanks. I'm going to do mine in the morning.

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Yeah, I guess we will find out. I did have that thought rub through my mind, but I guess I'm hoping it doesn't happen since there's constant pressure on each rubber piece.

[@tpabcc67]

Also the screws holding the brackets should go back through the rubber to hold it where it was originally. But Thank you so much for the video...Was alot easier to install. Also after listening to you about adjusting I didn't put end brackets on till last, after it was installed so the end brackets are exactly where they need to be.

[@cruisermedicgipe]

The rubber cones, glue to the hood for a reason. The part that glues on, won't move. The way you have it, the tip of that cone works like an eraser on your trucks paint. Every bump or flex on that deflector is another abrasion on the paint. Won't be long and you won't have paint in those spots.

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Yeah, I was hoping that won't happen since I have constant pressure on all my rubber pads, but we will see. Don't really plan on removing the bug shield though so I'm not super concerned I guess.

[@GuahanJoe]

That’s exactly what I was saying, now micro scratches will be eating away the paint

[@jeffshultz3883]

It really helps if you use either a bungie or ratchet strap to hold the hood down about halfway. It's easier if you don't have another hand to help and also the hood is easier if it's not the hood is all up.

[@bigluvintony3]

I put the screw and washer through the outside of the hood seal into the plug.

[@MZAITUNA]

Thank you so much I have a 2019 longhorn Laramie I have to put mine on that help me a lot

[@ianvangordon6548]

Thanks boss i installed it just like you did with the rubber nipples 😜 stuck to the shield itself... saved me $350.00 install fee

[@deathstarraider7156]

Thank you for sharing your video. I installed mine in about 30 min

[@wkelley2544]

Helpful video. I suggest temporarily mounting and centering the air deflector with the 4 center mounts to locate accurately where to install the protective tape for the outside mounting clips. I disagree concerning mounting the cones to the air deflector as compared to mounting on the hood. If the need to remove the cones from the hood, the tape glue can be cleaned off with Goo-Gone, Goof or denatured alcohol without paint damage. Mounting the cones stuck to the air deflector exposes the paint on the hood to vibration of the cone tip, most likely will damage paint on the hood. After mounting the OEM Mopar air deflector I was disappointed with the exposed stainless mounting screws visible not only on the installed air deflector but also the reflection of the screws in the chrome underneath. So it looks like 12 screw heads on the front of the truck. I'm also disappointed with the minimal height/angle of the OEM air deflector. I think it's more for aesthetics than functionality in changing airflow to deflect bugs and small debris. The 4 mounting clips for the inside center 4 mounts of the air deflector, on my 2019 new body 1500 the clips were a fuzz too short to use the provided mounting hardware. I ended up using the black plastic trim fasteners [nails] to mount the brackets. I should have checked into aftermarket air deflectors and their reviews before buying this disappointing MOPAR deflector.

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

That’s odd that you can see your mounting screws, mine is all black. Sorry you’re not impressed with yours, I’ve actually been very happy with mine so far. Even been through a few automated washes with it and no problems.

[@scott6305]

Thanks Tony ! I'm about to go out and my chrome one on mine. And great idea about putting the bumpers on the deflector instead of the hood.

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Some might argue that the rubber will rub on the hood and wear out the paint as wind hits it, so use your own discretion on that part. I'm hoping I won't have that issue since there's constant pressure on mine.

[@giuliocalvelli3202]

The reason for sticking the pads on the hood and not the deflector is because the wind/vibration will cause the deflector to jump up and down and it will wear the paint off. Other than that great vid.

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Yeah, I was hoping that won't happen since I have constant pressure on all my rubber pads, but we will see. Don't really plan on removing the bug shield though so I'm not super concerned I guess.

[@Ricky8325]

Great how to! Install was a pain. 4 out of my 6 clips didn’t line up with the holes so I had to bend them quite a bit and force some of the screws in. They should have used better screw anchors. Putting the 2 end clips on was scary. I don’t like how the screws can be seen especially reflected on a chrome grille. I also put the bumpers on my deflector. Hoping it doesn’t rub through the paint over time. Not many options for matte black deflectors out there so the Mopar one is as good as it gets.

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Yeah I have the same hope about the paint issue. I was hoping that won't happen since I have constant pressure on all my rubber pads, but we will see. Don't really plan on removing the bug shield though so I'm not super concerned I guess.

[@kavinferrell4321]

With the rubber stopper upside down you will wear your paint out by rubbing when the wind hits the guard.

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

They all have pressure so they are always contacting the hood. I did this to try and negate the issue you speak of. But I also don't plan to remove the bug shield, so I'm not too concerned.

[@bpebler]

Parkway Drive!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Yeah! 🎸

[@chuckfranklin7924]

Putting the bumpers on the hood will protect the paint. Putting them on the deflector allows them to bounce and wears the finish.

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Yeah, I was hoping that won't happen since I have constant pressure on all my rubber pads, but we will see. Don't really plan on removing the bug shield though so I'm not super concerned I guess.

[@Amxracer]

Cool 😎 !

[@MrEhannah]

Thanks for the great information your video helped me step by step....

[@markmorrison8710]

Thanks for the video, it helped a lot. One question though. If dirt gets under the point of the nipples the way you installed them, won't they rub the dirt into the paint damaging it?

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

It’s possible. You could always put some clear 3M adhesive tape squares where they contact the hood or just install them the “correct” way and stick them to the hood. I haven’t pulled mine off to check how it’s wearing but honestly I don’t plan on removing the bug shield anyways so I’m not TOO concerned

[@ExiledtoVampa]

Thanks for this video man, saw the defector on another video you posted. For some reason the link in your description for the OEM isn't working for me...

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Yeah the link is broken now for some reason. Here you go! www.amazon.com/Mopar-Genuine-82215476-Air-Deflectors/dp/B07NQG414T/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1720NCDZACC0U&keywords=2019+ram+oem+bug+shield&qid=1647833536&s=automotive&sprefix=2019+ram+oem+bug+shiel%2Cautomotive%2C155&sr=1-6

[@ExiledtoVampa]

@@TonyTheTruckGuy thanks!

[@allsportsexpert]

Most of the bug problem is not on the hood but it is on the front including the grille and it is hard to remove.

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Yes but at least this helps with the hood and a bit with the windshield

[@davepeterson812]

love the truck! (we have the same truck)

[@davidbuckner6454]

Flush is the word your looking for

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

I hate when simple words escape the brain 😋

[@paulnickols4654]

If you are sticking the six rubber cones to the deflector instead of the hood, as the instructions say to do, over time won’t this damage the paint where the tips of these cones are rubbing on the hood?

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Yeah, I was hoping that won't happen since I have constant pressure on all my rubber pads, but we will see. Don't really plan on removing the bug shield though so I'm not super concerned I guess.

[@mrlookn4dchewn84]

I liked video. But where can I find the chrome one. I tried your link but I don’t see it on Amazon. Could you send the new link?

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

The link still works, but for some reason on mobile when you click it, it brings to to the Amazon login screen. On my computer, the link works fine. It's very strange. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BPBX55D/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ton09e-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07BPBX55D&linkId=1a63d838cf2a315e5d3c79f2a1573a55

[@Dmt1337]

Thanks for the video, Nice truck!

[@artglidden]

What brand rain/vent guards do you have on your doors?

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Factory Mopar in-channel. I have a video on those as well!

[@Ksmithy1080]

The Amazon link is broken, could you link a new one to the product you used? Thanks!

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

That's weird. Here's a link the the exact one I installed in this video - www.amazon.com/Mopar-Genuine-82215476-Air-Deflectors/dp/B07NQG414T/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1720NCDZACC0U&keywords=2019+ram+oem+bug+shield&qid=1647833536&s=automotive&sprefix=2019+ram+oem+bug+shiel%2Cautomotive%2C155&sr=1-6

[@Ksmithy1080]

@@TonyTheTruckGuy thank you just ordered!

[@jasonrexroad]

Good video. Pretty truck. Ram!

[@Rickm373]

This is definitely different set up than what I got , , all I got was Push in screws & everything did not line up

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Yours was OEM?

[@robbiejk9613]

The WeatherTech one is a totally different installation process and I do not recommend installing it. Get the OEM only.

[@buckeyesonly4903]

Thanks for your help

[@rl2769]

I like it. I got a flame red 2020 night edition. I think this bug guard is gonna look good on it.

[@MrSinton68]

I just bought a 2021 flame red night edition. How’s the deflector look on your truck man? Should I buy it for mine?

[@rl2769]

@@MrSinton68 it really looks good I’m my opinion I also got window visors and a black hard cover for the back. And 2.5 inch level lift and. 295/65 R20 nitto ridge grapplers. Truck turns heads every where I go.

[@MrSinton68]

@@rl2769 right on! And what do you mean by black hard cover for the back? You’ve peaked my interest lol. I am about to place an order on amazon and just wanted to confirm lol. Glad you mentioned the level I wasn’t sure if I wanted to level it or put a 3.5 lift. I am still unsure what tires to slap on this truck. I also have the carven exhaust direct fit muffler to help the etorque hemi rumble. Stock is just toooooooo quiet for me.

[@rl2769]

@@MrSinton68 tri folding aluminum hard cover. Lift and big tires really looks good on these 5th gens. My next upgrade will be electric side steps that retract and deploy when you open the door. And I agree about the exhaust being too quit. That’s on my wants list too. 🤙

[@rl2769]

@@MrSinton68 I got mine off Amazon as well.

[@khyoon14]

I xpel'd mine.. done with it.

[@justinlepage5133]

I'm thinking about getting one. This video really helped, but seeing it for the first time makes me wonder if water is more likely to sit there near the front of the hood... Any thoughts on that?

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

I haven't had any issues with water pooling so far under the hood or anything surprisingly. Haven't even had any issues with snow yet either to be honest haha. I will check under the hood more frequently and make sure there isn't a huge ice dam building up under there.

[@davidgrunklee8407]

Yea waiting til spring here in mn to install mine. Please report back on ice dams... also does it handle car washes ok?

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

I typically hand wash or do touch-free washes, but I did do 1 soft-touch wash the other week and it's still in 1 piece lol. Also, no ice issues yet.

[@唐子渊]

Hey Tony i Really like your video , can I ask what size your tire?thx

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

275/60R20. The stock tire size for all the 20" wheel trucks from '03-'18. They just barely rub at full lock in reverse on the splash guard inside the front wheel well, which I will likely trim. The tires are Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac.

[@JAD3153]

Hi.. Hows the bug deflector holding out? any issues? I have a 2020 Bighorn and looking at this OEM part .

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

No issues so far!

[@scott32268N]

What I would like to know is after 9 months now how well has it performed? Has it prevented bugs and more importantly rocks from chipping the windshield and A pillars? Still happy with it? Any issues with it?

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

It only goes the width of the hood, so it really doesn't offer much protection for the A-pillars, but mine seems to be in good shape yet. I got it more for hood protection. I did have to get my windshield replaced after some jerk in an F150 decided he needed to get over in front of me in a hurry (literally 20-foot gap at 60 mph and he kicked a rock up which chipped the windshield). But the deflector itself has held up well so far and has done its job of protecting the hood. I can't complain so far.

[@scott32268N]

@@TonyTheTruckGuy That's good. I wrapped my front hood, bumper, fenders, and mirrors with Xpel so I was debating about the added benefit of adding the bug shield to add another deterrent to flying debris. I was thinking to add Xpel to the A-Pillars and first 5" of the roof. Where I live there is no ClearPlex installer, that might have saved your windshield. I am learning they are very vulnerable in taller trucks. Believe me man I have been there with inconsiderate/stupid drivers. In fact was hit just yesterday in my rental car with a guy blowing a red light. Seriously though windshield protection may be a good investment for these RAM 1500's.

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

I wanted to get xpel or something like that but it’s insane how much that stuff costs

[@scott32268N]

Tony The Truck Guy Right it is not cheap but then again repainting a Hood or bumper is not either so it is kind of a trade off. With Black I thought it was a good route to go.

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Yeah no doubt on black haha. Around here though, they quoted me over $400 just to do the front bumper. A new bumper with paint and labor to replace is $1000. I’m just going to use touch-up paint on any problem areas for the time being I think.

[@bkeindl]

What size nitto tires you have on the stock rims ? Also is your truck leveled ?

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

They are Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 275/60R20. Stock size for the 09-18 trucks. Truck is leveled now but wasn’t in this video.

[@bruceskubonsr3955]

What had me going, is the Mopar instructions show a picture with the screw heads exposed “thru” the rubber weather stripping. Does anyone do anything with the weather stripping at those four bracket locations?

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

I wouldn’t ram a screw threw the weather strip, I would do it like I did.

[@gregory9740]

Ive dont have one but watching the video it looks like to me the screw would go through the weatherstripping.

[@freenwl]

Guess what? It’s a unibrow Ram!

[@MegaSandman1977]

you dont have to use the rubber bumpers its secure enough and will never touch your paint

[@robbiejk9613]

But it will dampen the movement of the air deflector and keep it from sagging when ice develops on it. If you live in high wind areas of the country, these bumpers are definitely needed.

[@Bikeman112]

The cones go in the hood so it doesn’t wear the paint

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

I believe I did say that in the video, I just opted to go the other way so I wouldn’t have a bunch of rubber cones stuck to my hood if the deflector ever got removed or broken off. But yeah if you aren’t concerned with that then it’s best to put them on the hood.

[@TheTaxreliever]

Thanks for posting....I'm thinking of adding this to my 19 Ram....I'm wondering if the rubber pieces on the bug deflector itself (instead of on the hood) - will 1) cause scratches from say constant wind vibration or 2) not stick as well to the deflector and come off....I guess that's the trade off....hate to also have it stick to the hood, like you said, and if the deflector ever had to come off, it wouldn't ruin the paint. Also, did you put the window deflectors on as well or was that on there from the dealership? EDIT: Oops, I just saw your video on the window deflectors. Thanks,

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Sorry for the late reply, my comments were being held for review for some reason. Yeah, I was hoping that issue with the rubber pads rubbing on the hood won't happen since I have constant pressure on all my rubber pads, but we will see. Don't really plan on removing the bug shield though so I'm not super concerned I guess.

[@hotshottransport945]

same process for a ram 2500 3500?

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Not 100% sure but if it’s the new body style then it’s probably very similar steps.

[@hotshottransport945]

@@TonyTheTruckGuy looks like same steps actually. Thanks!

[@robbiejk9613]

I'll add my 2 cents. Yes, it's the same. I just installed the OEM one on my 2020 2500

[@firemc50]

Thank you so much for this video. It helped tremendously.

[@donearl6675]

👍👍

[@heartofdixie67]

I GOT AVS HOOD BUG SHIELD AND THEY COME WITH SHITTY2 PC. PLASTIC SCREW INSERTS TO REPLACE THE FASTENERS YOU REMOVED UNDER THE RUBBER GASKET, BUT THEY ARE TOO LONG AND CHEAP !!! I READ HORROR STORIES ABOUT BUG SHIELD FLYING OFF AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND RUINING HOOD PAINT JOB !!! IM TAKING MINE TO A BUDDIES BODY SHOP AND HAVING RIVETS POPPED IN INSTEAD OF PLASTIC FASTENERS ! SHOULD BE MORE SECURE !

[@MegaSandman1977]

this bug deflector is junk it cracked around every screw hole

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Did you overtighten them or do it in the extreme cold? I tightened mine pretty good but never had an issue.

[@idontcaresapo8233]

I think the plastic screws that hold the brackets on the hood needed to hold the weather strip to

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

The screws were metal and the plastic squares that the screws thread into needed to clip into the hood. You could Stevie that the screw should go through the weather strip, but that would just be more of a pain and isn’t necessary since there’s many other clumps holding the strip onz

[@idontcaresapo8233]

@@TonyTheTruckGuy ha ok .. I’m doing that this weekend... looks like a pain

[@idontcaresapo8233]

@@TonyTheTruckGuy thanks man for the video I was having a hard time understanding the instructions

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

@@idontcaresapo8233 I would still follow the directions in case they made any changes from when I did mine, but this should be a good starting point for you. Good luck!

[@idontcaresapo8233]

Ok dude I finally installed it and you were right.. the weather strip has to stay out . Putting those little bracket were a pain in the neck . But at the end it turned out very good .. thank you again