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Rain Guards. Weather Tech or AVS

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by VicNic3, Jun 15, 2018.

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Which One ?

  1. Weather Tech

    18 vote(s)
    35.3%

  2. AVS

    33 vote(s)
    64.7%
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  1. Jun 15, 2018 at 12:27 PM
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    VicNic3

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    I want to put a set of rain guards on my sport 4x4, and wondering what is the best one to get?
    Weather Tech
    AVS
     
    VicNic3, Jun 15, 2018
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  2. Jun 15, 2018 at 2:04 PM
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    TeecoTaco

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    AVS in channel...happy
     
    TeecoTaco, Jun 15, 2018
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  3. Jun 15, 2018 at 3:26 PM
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    5staight

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    I also have the AVS and happy. Inchannel looks alittel cleaner in my humble opinion
     
    5staight, Jun 15, 2018
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  4. Jun 15, 2018 at 3:32 PM
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    Superman

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    Superman, Jun 15, 2018
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  5. Jun 15, 2018 at 4:39 PM
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    mynewtoy

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    I have had my AVS in channel for 9 years. I have no complaints and they are still doing their job.
     
    mynewtoy, Jun 15, 2018
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  6. Jun 15, 2018 at 6:20 PM
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    Thunder chicken

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    I just installed some AVS in channel, we like them. Also got a AVS bug deflector. Not crazy about the looks of it but if it’ll keep stone chips to a min then great.
     
    Thunder chicken, Jun 15, 2018
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  7. Jun 15, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    soup1279

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    I have the AVS in channel. They were cheaper than weather tech and available locally. I'm happy with them.
     
    soup1279, Jun 15, 2018
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  8. Jun 15, 2018 at 6:40 PM
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    Ronzio

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    I have AVS in channel... work great and look cherry.
     
    Ronzio, Jun 15, 2018
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  9. Jun 15, 2018 at 6:44 PM
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    FatherGreyBeard

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    Was thinking about getting the Avs in channels. I had the weather techs on my 13 f150 but they scratched the window up where it rolled and constantly tripped the auto down feature for about the first 2 years. They finally molded good enough after a while to auto up but you could still hear the window motor working harder when they went full closed. Are the AVS thinner this not causing the issues mentioned above?
     
    FatherGreyBeard, Jun 15, 2018
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  10. Jun 15, 2018 at 7:07 PM
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    No issues with fit and no scratches been installed 11 months now...
     
    Ronzio, Jun 15, 2018
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  11. Jun 15, 2018 at 7:11 PM
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    I have no issues with the AVS and the auto up feature on the windows. No scratches at this time either.
     
    soup1279, Jun 15, 2018
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  12. Jun 15, 2018 at 7:24 PM
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    Thanks for the replies fellas, ordering tomorrow.
     
    FatherGreyBeard, Jun 15, 2018
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  13. Jun 15, 2018 at 9:27 PM
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    I did AVS in channel, no regret, no issues, no increased wind noise and no scratching. I did wet sand and polished out the AVS markings. I did this to the bug deflector 2 which has helped a lot in the war on bugs. Highly recommend both.
     
    VaToy, Jun 15, 2018
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  14. Jun 15, 2018 at 9:45 PM
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    I went with AVS and it hasn't been an issue for me. It's really nice to be able to crack the windows at work here in Texas too. The truck is SO much cooler when I come out in the afternoon! Honestly, I think both brands have worked out any of the kinks that they may have had. I think either will be a good purchase, just pick based on what look you like better and the amount of coverage/protection you want. Just dry fit them prior to make sure you don't have to clean up any corners that may make contact with the window and you'll be golden!

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    IllTrucko, Jun 15, 2018
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  15. Jun 16, 2018 at 2:57 AM
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    Weather Tech! FULL coverage on front windows, no idea why other manufacturers stop their ventshades where the windows turn vertical 59D86656-2309-4D22-90FC-E64BA4521753.jpg
     
    TheyCallMeBruce84, Jun 16, 2018
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  16. Jun 16, 2018 at 10:01 AM
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    AVS In channel. On for over a year with no issues.3EBE8513-1B4A-4888-B9FC-E9B6EE0C955D.jpg
     
    DESportTRD, Jun 16, 2018
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  17. Jun 16, 2018 at 12:47 PM
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    Looks like a nice ride
     
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  18. Jun 21, 2018 at 12:11 PM
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    Got the AVS brand. The fit was very nice and easy to do. Thanks..
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    VicNic3, Jun 21, 2018
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  19. Jun 21, 2018 at 12:38 PM
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    Good looking truck! Enjoy your ride with the AVS.
     
    DESportTRD, Jun 21, 2018
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  20. Sep 16, 2018 at 4:08 PM
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    Anyone know the best place to buy these AVS in Canada?
     
    edyuen888, Sep 16, 2018
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