Rear wheel "air deflector" delete.

[M4X]

Hey guys, I'm sure this has been posted before just wanted to fill you in:

These things look terrible, probably help a little with fuel economy (who cares, this is a truck), and are one of the first things other than the air dam to get ripped off if you go to an OHV park.

Ford does not install them on their off-road oriented trucks like the Tremor, Raptor, etc... They are also deleted out of necessity if you have the extended running boards or power running boards.

Luckily for us that means there is a part number. A year ago these were hard to get but now they seem to be readily available. I fetched them for $15 each with free shipping:

Install time is about 30 seconds. Turn some bolts, walla....

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[Scrambler68]

Funny! I did the exact same thing today!

 

[M4X]

Funny! I did the exact same thing today!

I guess we're brothers now.

 

[UGADawg96]

Looks good. Here is a similar thread just for reference.

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/swapping-out-rear-wheel-stone-deflector.6926/

 

[jordandev]

Ah nice thanks for the part numbers, doing this as well

 

[rathbunr5]

I did this mod at the end of last summer....its amazing how something so simple can drastically change the look of our trucks for the better lol

 

[kevdog0710]

Hey guys, I'm sure this has been posted before just wanted to fill you in:

These things look terrible, probably help a little with fuel economy (who cares, this is a truck), and are one of the first things other than the air dam to get ripped off if you go to an OHV park.

Ford does not install them on their off-road oriented trucks like the Tremor, Raptor, etc... They are also deleted out of necessity if you have the extended running boards or power running boards.

Luckily for us that means there is a part number. A year ago these were hard to get but now they seem to be readily available. I fetched them for $15 each with free shipping:

Install time is about 30 seconds. Turn some bolts, walla....

Those wheels are great with the carbonized gray

 

[Blueshound]

Cool. I have had my truck a little over a year and never noticed those! If they ever get damaged I will definitely replace with the cleaner look.

 

[sbi]

Thanks for this post, @OP.
It always amazes me, when I look at it, how ugly these "deflectors" are. I wonder how much fuel they really "save".
BTW - I can't really understand what's their purpose, like how do they actually help. If it's really for saving fuel, IMO it actually blocks the air flow.

Cool. I have had my truck a little over a year and never noticed those! If they ever get damaged I will definitely replace with the cleaner look.

You never noticed them?? Dude, you're not admiring your truck enough

 

[sbi]

@M4X - Care to share where did you get them with free shipping?
Anywhere I can use Ford Pass points?

Thanks.

 

[Tobstertx3]

Thanks for the part numbers. Just ordered today for $11 ea from Tasca Parts.

 

[Rockman5159]

Hey guys, I'm sure this has been posted before just wanted to fill you in:

These things look terrible, probably help a little with fuel economy (who cares, this is a truck), and are one of the first things other than the air dam to get ripped off if you go to an OHV park.

Ford does not install them on their off-road oriented trucks like the Tremor, Raptor, etc... They are also deleted out of necessity if you have the extended running boards or power running boards.

Luckily for us that means there is a part number. A year ago these were hard to get but now they seem to be readily available. I fetched them for $15 each with free shipping:

Install time is about 30 seconds. Turn some bolts, walla....

I changed mine out a couple of weeks ago. My eyes were automatically drawn to the UGLY flaps eveytime I walked pass my truck. The smooth look is so much better. Nice truck

 

[Ryan74]

Cool! I just ordered for my '23!

 

[KartRacer25]

Thanks, Just ordered from Tasca parts
5786254
5786255
ML3Z-99292A22-CA
ML3Z-99292A23-CA

Mine were destroyed over several trips. I removed them.
Adding welded rock sliders next week. LOL

 

[780]

Those wheels are great with the carbonized gray

They really do. But, I'm biased....

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