Wind deflectors for side windows

Introduction

Consider installing wind deflectors on the side windows. Very handy items!

Benefits, issues and risks

They reduce wind noise when cruising with the windows open, and enable you to open the windows a bit even when it is raining.

Also, having your windows opened a bit when offroading is a good practice, because it enables you to hear better if a strange sound occurs.

A sound can indicate the following issue of immediate importance:

• A tyre puncture;
• A sudden mechanical issue;
• A tree branch getting tangled in the underbody;
• An angry animal approaching you;
• A land mine exploding under you or under a nearby vehicle;
• etc.

Sounds are also useful to better ascertain the terrain that you are driving on (rocks grinding, wheels slipping, etc.).

General notice: Beware that it is not recommended to have the windows open a little bit when you are driving on hard gravel, due to excessive vehicle vibrations which resonate hard on the opened window glass. Either keep the windows closed or opened almost to the end, so that the bottom of the window dampens the vibrations towards the glass.

Original (OEM) wind deflectors are the best fit (and it is a tight fit indeed). Clearances on the top of the doors are really tight for the moving side windows, and you do not want to harden the life of your electric window motors more than you need.

This forum topic contains all the necessary information, like the part number, scanned installation manual, experiences, etc.