SuperWade2 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 What's that lower plastic piece under the Front Bumper called? I'm considering chopping it out, I'm sure guys have talked about here before and it requires some trimming of the Front edge of the fender flares. If I'm going to get front tow hooks, it looks like they require you to notch that thing anyhow, so I thought it might just look better if it were removed... Thoughts? SW2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfpdm Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I think it's called an air dam or valence. Anyhow, in your case, I think I would leave it and just notch it out for the hooks. Now in case your wondering why I said that, it's because your truck is very stock looking and I think you should try to keep it as close to stock as you can. Especially if you ever think of selling it. You could also get another one if you don't want to notch the original. Off topic: Did you have the bumper powder coated? Looks real nice. :thumbsup: :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 notch it out, tis what i did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Off topic: Did you have the bumper powder coated? Looks real nice. :thumbsup: :cheers: Thanks, Nope, was done with the Dupli-color spray truck bed liner on the bumper and Kylon Fusion on the endcaps (I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 notch it out, tis what i did. Good enough for Wade #1, Good enough for Wade #2... thanks! SW2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfpdm Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Off topic: Did you have the bumper powder coated? Looks real nice. :thumbsup: :cheers: Thanks, Nope, was done with the Dupli-color spray truck bed liner on the bumper and Kylon Fusion on the endcaps (I think) Ahh, that explains the texture. I thought you had it powder coated with a krinkle finish. Still look great. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Wade, take a look at my build thread I cut my front fenders and removed the air dam completely. I prefer the way it looks without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Ditch it! You don't need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 that looks good too. i notched mine out just to keep that "factory" look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 that looks good too. i notched mine out just to keep that "factory" look. I'm thinking Notch First, and if I hate it, take it the rest of the way off...kind of like a hair cut, it's easy to remove more if it's not short enough, but harder to go the other way around. The Tow hooks have been ordered, so I expect will be here sometime next week... Wade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 sounds like a solid plan to me :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Notch it out. Keep the air flow dynamics (such as they were) as designed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Notch it out. Keep the air flow dynamics (such as they were) as designed. Thanks Don...can you get me a closer pic of your "notches"? It almost looks like you cut out a little square and there is still connected plastic under your hooks. I'm going with the D-ring/Shackle mounts as I prefer those, and I don't plan on leaving the rings attached all of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Notch it out. Keep the air flow dynamics (such as they were) as designed. Air-flow dynamics?! Dude, these trucks are shaped like bricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Thanks Don...can you get me a closer pic of your "notches"? It almost looks like you cut out a little square and there is still connected plastic under your hooks. I'm going with the D-ring/Shackle mounts as I prefer those, and I don't plan on leaving the rings attached all of the time. Hey Wade. Ignoring the previous post from this member, I've attached a post of the tow hook air dam notch cutout. I used the HiCountry brackets, and inserted the hooks thru the notch to attach to the brackets. Have done some mods since and cleaned it up a bit, but it basically is the same. The D-rings brackets will also fit thru the slot. Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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