WeatherTech Hood Protector vs. Bug/Stone Deflector

[brokebloke]

Hello all. I just picked up my '19 Big horn. I'm planning on getting a set of weathertech mud flaps, but I cannot make up my mind on if I should go with the WT hood protector, or the bug/stone deflector. I have done a quick search and found a few things of the bug, but I cant find anything on the protector. Has anyone put this on their trucks yet? any photos of it installed?

 

[securityguy]

They are one in the same...part number 50272

 

[onorio56]

They are one in the same...part number 50272

different part numbers.....deflector 50272
protector 55176

looks like the protector lays flat on the hood were the deflector is what is the most common seen

 

[Jtr]

You'll probably want the stone and bug deflector. Here is an extensive thread: https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/deflector-pros-and-cons.9909/

 

[securityguy]

I would NEVER stick anything to the hood of my truck period. As @Jtr stated, the stone deflector is what 99.9% of folks use and it can be easily removed if necessary.

 

[Zeeya]

I had the protector on my 2017 KR, downfall was I was in W Texas most of the time. Lasted about 3 months and the 3m tape started coming off of the hood. I bought it from the ford place so they replaced it. It lasted another 8 or so months and then I got rid of it after driving the Ram around the block. I am going with the deflector type this time and will not get the one that sticks to the hood via 3m tape.