Deckplate mod. Do I need the screen

[frohbego]

I'm using this as a guide - http://www.top4runners.com/ja/perf.html

Is it necessary to add the screen to keep bugs/leaves out?

[BruceTS]

nope, never put one on mine

[frohbego]

I guess Just put the cap on if it's super dusty or deep water correct?

[YotaFun]

here is my write up:
http://www.yotatech.com/f2/deckplate-mod-done-w-pics-i-couldn-t-wait-100499/

I don't have a screen and I have been fine.

[04 Rocko Taco]

no screen for me either. It's been rockin strong for several years now.

[slomatt]

I didn't put a screen on mine since there's no real easy way for large debris to get sucked into the filter box, and if any small bits happen to make it in there the filter will do it's job and block them.

- Matt

[4x4mike]

I've got a screen and I find bees and fuzz in it every couple of months.

[MTL_4runner]

No screen for me either.

[boogyman]

No screen.. but i do find junk in the filter every once in awhile. no biggie.

[frohbego]

did the deckplate this afternoon. super easy. you just need to allow some time. i used a dremel to carve out the hole. not super clean but works. best advise for anyone else is use a shop vac to clean out the plastic.
Got out for a test drive and noticed the difference right away!